Counseling staff, unless advised otherwise, arrive at camp on Saturday, May 25th, any time before 4:00 p.m. The full 2012 season of employment is Saturday, May 25th through Thursday, August 2nd. Though staff are paid through August 3rd, 2012, most staff will depart no sooner than 5:00 PM on August 2nd, with August 3rd being the day off for that last week. The salary for first-year counselors for the 2012 season will be $2300 + room and board.

Detailed 2012 season information:

(1) A 6-1/2-day training session for “Challenge” staff only–ropes course and climbing (5/20 to 5/26). Challenge staff must arrive before 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 20th, and those people will be notified.
(2) A 6-1/2-day training session for “Riding” staff only–work with Horse Program (5/20 to 5/26). Riding staff must arrive before 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 20th, and they, too, will be well notified.
(3) Lifeguards and heads of activities may be asked to arrive 1-3 days early for additional training.  Applicable staff will be notified.
(4) A 6-day training session for all NEW summer staff (5/26 to 6/1).
(5) A 5-1/2-day training session for all RETURNING summer staff (5/27 to 6/1).
(6) A special week for children with asthma (All medical staff is provided) – Camp Not-A-Wheeze (6/2 to 6/8).
(7) A special week for children with diabetes (Again, all medical staff is provided) – Camp AZDA (6/8 to 6/16).
(8) Two 2-week regular FPC sessions (6/17 to 7/14) and one 2-week, 4-day regular FPC session (7/15 to 8/1). These sessions are for “mainstream” children, ages 6 through 13.
(9) Closing duties are on Thursday, August 2nd. Most staff may plan to depart no sooner than 5:00 PM on August 2nd.
(10) Some staff, in specific fields, may be asked to remain one or more weeks longer for some other special camps (at additional salary). Please discuss this if you are interested.