Junior Camp Counselors

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The Junior Camp Counselor Program (JCC) is a volunteer youth development program aimed to provide leadership, educational, and responsibility-based life skill development for teenagers between the ages of 14 and 17. Under the supervision of Education Instructors, Junior Camp Counselors will interact with campers, assist with curriculum activities and serve as leaders in camp spirit and motivation.

  • Requirements
    • Age: 14-17 years
    • Must complete required application/interview process (applications close midnight Friday, May 19, 2023)
        • External applicants will be notified of their interview acceptance by May 20, 2023
    • Must attend week-long training session May 30–June 2, 2023 from 4:45 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    • Must commit to at least two full weeks (Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. daily) of camp anytime during the summer season (June 5 through July 28, 2023)
  • Participant Fees

  • There is a $35.00 participation fee which each Junior Camp Counselor must provide after acceptance into the program.

  • Program Goals & Benefits
    1. Leadership training, including:
      • Group management techniques
      • Positive communication skills with children and adults
      • Strategic planning, organizing, and leading of events
    2. Personal growth, including:
      • Social skill development
      • Communicating effectively
      • Independence and responsibility
      • Identifying professional strengths
    3. Community service hours
    4. Performance evaluation and recommendation letters (for college and/or future jobs)
  • Questions?

  • Please email abeaubien@azhumane.org.

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