Arts and Crafts Director for 1 week day camp Camp Xavier

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This is our 10th year of Camp Xavier!
We are looking for a Director of Arts and Crafts

Monday July 14th-Friday July 18th
Approximately 3 Hours/day
Pico Union

Camp Xavier is a no-cost, week-long day camp for foster youth ages 8-11 Camp Xavier will be held on a beautiful school campus in Pico-Union from 7/14-7/18 Camp Xavier will be held from approximately 8:30am-4:30pm each day. We will be working with 8-11 year old foster youth
The students will attend 5 days of day camp, where they will have the opportunity to participate in activities such as arts & crafts, sports, photography, and drama, (just to name a few).

Some info about being a Volunteer Counselor:

Our Director of Arts and Crafts will meet with our campers every day in three smaller groups of 10-20. You will have opportunity to plan the five days projects and we will get all the supplies you need. You will have plenty of support from our counselors.
All volunteers will be required to take a background check, which we will pay for

What we are looking for in a Volunteer:

• At least 18 years of age
• Has a love of arts and crafts
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of art and crafts projects
• Previous experience working with children
• Previous experience working at a summer camp would be great!
• Specialty skills are desirable
• Must be energetic, outgoing, fun & enthusiastic
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude and leadership skills
• Must be self-motivated, innovative, creative, and flexible
• Must be dependable and responsible with a great work ethic

We will supply all needed supplies. We are excited to meet with you and talk with you about Camp Xavier and The Academy Project, and find out what we can do together to help bring foster youth from Los Angeles a great summer camp experience! ABOUT US:

The Academy Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working with foster youth in Los Angeles to improve life and academic outcomes through holistic support with community, education, and empowerment. We offer two programs: Camp Xavier, our summer program, and The Co-Op, our after-school program.
www.theacademyproject.org

Did you know...
50% of foster youth will be homeless, incarcerated, and/or institutionalized 2 years after leaving the foster care system.

42% of foster youth will not graduate high school

Only 3% of Foster Youth go to college.

Because they are changing placements so often, Foster youth can attend anywhere from 7-20 schools while in care.

80% of Death Row inmates have been in foster care.

www.theacademyproject.org
kgloriani@theacademyproject.org