SUMMER CAMPS 2024

Responsibilities:

Support Program Delivery (Extra hands and helpers in the room)
Lead group games with the kids during breaks or program transition times.
Preparation and Clean Up of Program Materials.
Read stories to the group during breaks and program transition times.
Extra eyes and ears towards supervision during free play blocks in galleries and outside.
Support general administration tasks such as lunch program delivery or organizing and filing waiver forms.

Required skills, experience, and/or equipment:

Enthusiasm, Passion or Interest in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) Subjects
Interest in working with and support School Age Children ages 5-12
Comfort in supporting hands-on learning using real tools. Examples range from using scissors and cardboard saws, to hot plates and knives in cooking programs, hot glue guns and power tools.
Interest in learning proactive and supportive classroom management techniques that utilize coaching strategies based on the social-emotional development needs and abilities of our campers.

Potential risks/health and safety concerns:

This is a high-energy position that requires staff and volunteers to be on their feet for the majority of the shift. Very few tasks involve sitting for long periods so volunteers will need to be able to move about the building, and move materials about the building for the majority of their time with us.

Comfort in facilitating the use of real tools with children would be considered an asset. On-the-job training will be provided and a level of comfort achieved before being asked to support a task, in order to maintain the safety of our campers as well as staff and volunteers.

A good portion of the day will be spent outside in a variety of weather conditions. Dressing for the weather and level of activity is required. Close-toed, supportive, and comfortable shoes are mandatory.

How will volunteers benefit from this role?

This is an amazing environment for those who love giving back to youth, or who are looking to develop skills in towards careers that involve or support young children. They will observe and learn from different program delivery strategies and styles, different classroom management strategies, and generally gain experience on how to function, support and work within a fast paced and engaging team environment.