($2,000) $1000 base + $1000
commitment bonus+ $200 camp store credit
2nd year staff
($2,500) $1500 base + $1000
commitment bonus +$200 camp store credit
3rd year staff
($3,000) $2000 base+ $1000
commitment bonus +$200 camp store credit
4th year staff
($3,500) $2000 base+ $1000
commitment bonus +$200 camp store credit
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered for a staff
position:
You must be at least 18 years old.
You must not smoke.
You must have experience working with kids
(baby sitting, coaching, younger siblings etc.).
You must love talking with and listening to
kids
You must enjoy being outside (sun, bugs and
temp fluctuations).
You must love animals of all kinds.
(If you can't stand being in the same room as a
particular kind of animal, snakes for example,
this is not the right camp for you. While
we do not expect staff to be comfortable
handling all animals, we will only hire staff
who can show a genuine interest and fascination
with all animal species. - This is an animal
camp after all!)
Housing
Housing is available from May 18 -
Aug 12, at no cost.
3-4 staff per camper cabin - 16
campers per cabin
Cabins are air-conditioned with private
bathrooms. Bunk beds
Meals
Meals are available from the first
day of training - Aug 11.
Special diets must be discussed at the time of
interview to determine what accommodations are
available.
While we have fresh fruit, breakfast
cereal, bread and peanut butter available at all
meals and a very nice salad bar with each dinner,
our experience has shown us that picky eaters (an
vegans) do not do well keeping themselves well fed
over the course of a full summer.
Staff
are expected to eat what is being served in the
dining hall, and a negative attitudes about camp
food is not conducive to a great camp experience for
everyone.
Number of Staff
We hire 60 Counselors / Instructors
plus additional support staff.
Background of Staff
Our typical staff member is a
college student. Staff come from across the
United States and other countries. We average
350 applicants per summer and select the most
creative, talented and diverse staff from these
applicants.
Program Overview
Cub Creek Science Camp serves children between the
ages of 7-17. We have 12 cabins, divided by age
group. Junior campers (1st - 5th grades) and
senior campers (6th - 10th grades) take part in
activities separate from each other. Our
male/female ratio of both campers and staff usually
works out to be about 50/50. Each cabin houses 14
campers and 3-4 staff members. All staff members
teach or assist activities, and we offer over
100 activity choices.
Restrictions
A camp counselor can be one of the most influential
role models in a child's life, we do not want a
camper to confuse character with appearance. We
prefer no visible tattoos, body piercings, or
unnatural hair colors. Bear River Ranch is a smoke
free facility, and alcohol is not allowed on the
premises.
These team members
(mostly college students) live and play with campers in their cabins and
activities to ensure their safety and fun. Through teamwork, they guide campers
in hands-on, curiosity guided, science related activities, that will spark their
imagination, creativity and interest. They are responsible for teaching
and / or assisting during
activities to help campers build their knowledge and problem solving skills.
We hire individuals described as: enthusiastic, outgoing,
positive, creative, bright, friendly, and caring.
Good Communication skills, some teaching experience (formal or informal)
preferred, and a passion for science and/or animals and children is a must!
Must be self motivated and willing to learn. Must love the outdoors, be smoke
free, and able to sleep on a top bunk if necessary. Salary $2000 per season
Life Guards-4-5
Counselor/Instructors who are certified, or are willing to become certified, will guard
at the pool for 2-3 hours each day. These instructors will also be
responsible for teaching our fun Pool Science courses. We will cover the
costs of certification! Salary $2000 per season
Camp Photographer- Capture the memories of the
summer! Our photographer takes pictures of all activities, and manages all
camp photos. This person also writes our daily newsletter to keep parents
informed of the days events. Salary $2000 per season
Director's Assistant- Just like a camp director,
this position requires many hats! From scheduling to supply management,
program coordination to event planning you do it all. Salary $2,000 per
season
RN or LPN degree Experience working with children between the ages of 7 - 17
Experience working with children and adults with developmental disabilities Summer camp experience (preferred)
Enjoyment of the outdoors, science and teaching
Strong communication skills
Salary $2700 - $4500 for the season
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Distribute medications to campers and staff.
Provide first-aid on an as
needed basis.
Keep an up-to-date log of all medically related camp activities.
Provide protective oversight for all campers and staff.
