General and Specialty Counselors at Camp Kodiak, ON

Are you interested in an exciting and satisfying summer work experience?We are looking for people who enjoy working with children & teens in an informal educational setting We have openings for both general and specialty counsellors.Camp Kodiak is an integrated residential summer camp serving children & teens with learning disabilities, and/or attention deficit disorder.We have 234 campers and a total staff of 125 Our staff includes teachers, psychologists, social workers, child & youth workers and recreation specialists We are located on a 425 acre site, with 2 1/2 kmsof waterfront on a quiet lake near Parry Sound Campers and staff are housed in comfortable lakefront cabins with electricity, full bathrooms, and large decks overlooking the lake.Many of our campers see themselves as "losers" because they have difficulty in all of the areas that are important to kids; academics, peer relations & athletics We work towards changing that negative self-concept by structuring the camp environment to ensure success We try to recognize and celebrate each and every one of those successes in order to build confidence and self-esteem We offer our campers a non-competitive program, step-by-step instruction, a huge variety of activities, a 2-to-1 camper-to-staff ratio and a mature, professional staff Our program includes over 50 sports & activitiesThe following is a partial list:-academic tutoring-social skills program-swimming-water-skiing-kneeboarding-wakeboarding-sailing-canoeing-kayaking-rock climbing-high ropes course-tennis-horseback riding-team sports-music-drama-pottery-stained glass-video production-computers-and many more.........In every classroom in Ontario there are students with exceptionalities Most teachers have not been given the training to meet the academic, social and emotional needs of these studentsA summer at Camp Kodiak will provide that training. It is an excellent opportunity for professional development for ANY teacher, from novice to seasoned professional Our staff undergo eight days of intensive training before the campers arrive and they continue to receive support, as needed, throughout the summer By the time the campers arrive, our counsellors are well-prepared for working with exceptional students, both in and out of the classroom By the time the summer is over, they have achieved a level of expertise that far exceeds the demands of most academic settings.Many of our staff report that they landed their first teaching assignment because of the Kodiak experience on their resume.If you have any questions, or if you would like to arrange an interview, please give us a call at (905) 569-7595 or toll-free at 1-877-569-7595.Please visit our web site at http://ift.tt/1zWvpIH and complete an on-line application.If you would like to view our camp video, please go to http://ift.tt/1PENwVz You will need a high speed internet connection.

General and Specialty Counselors at Camp Kodiak, ON