At YMCA Camp Weona, each fun filled day provides the opportunity for new adventures - allowing everyone the chance to grow and develop. Staff members bring energy and excitement to a program of challenging and creative outdoor activities for their campers. In the role of a camp leader, you will be developing and demonstrating values like honesty, caring, respect, responsibility, faith and leadership - characteristics that are highly regarded by future employers.

Summer staff positions at YMCA Camp Weona are for hard working, enthusiastic people who enjoy fun and fellowship. It is work for dedicated individuals who have a sincere desire to teach children and have a positive impact on their lives. The work is demanding of your time, energy and emotions, and requires a great deal of self-motivation, patience, and creativity. It takes the kind of person who can have a positive attitude - anywhere at anytime!

Leaders come from throughout the United States and from around the world. Leaders are, without question, the key to happy and healthy campers and a successful summer camp. We are looking for those very special individuals who enjoy and have the skills to work with children in the camp setting - 24 hours a day.

A successful candidate will have leadership experience working with children and peers; exemplify a spirit of servant leadership, display strong values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, demonstrate proven record of supervision of campers and peers; and some working knowledge of camps including program activities and risk management. YMCA Camp Weona requires that all staff members consider certification in First Aid and CPR in order to maintain a strong commitment to safety.

Apply by downloading our application today and faxing or mailing it back to the camp office or e-mail an application request to aferreira@ymcabuffaloniagara.org with your home address information.

2012 EMPLOYMENT DATES
May 10 - June 16:
Spring Outdoor Education
June 23 - June 30:
Pre-camp Staff Training
(Mandatory for all staff)
July 1 - August 11:
Summer Camp
August 12 - 18:
Camp EAGR/Super Star
Leadership Week  
August 20 - October 15:
Fall Outdoor Education

WE ARE LOOKING
FOR STAFF WHO:
- Have the willingness and ability to encourage caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility
- Live their lives so that they can be a positive role model for children
- Have the potential to work well with children of all ages and interests
- Appreciate and respect all races, cultures, religions, and abilities
- Have the ability to work well in close proximity with others
- Understand that every situation can be a learning experience
- Have the self-esteem and endurance to go the extra mile
- Have the ability to take charge and to motivate others
- Supervised by peers of close age
- Are willing to live up to their fullest potential
- Demonstrate an enthusiasm for life
- Have a positive self-image
- Enjoy working in an outdoor setting
- Are patient and kind
- Are creative
- Believe that you can make a difference in the life of a child!