Youth Development Counselors are the primary caregivers for each camper. They will assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their cabin, within activities, and throughout the camp in order to meet the intended camper outcomes. Counselors will be assigned to a cabin in one of three areas: Hillside (ages 5-8), Lakeside (ages 9-11) or Hilltop (ages 12-16). The counselor is also responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities and guiding campers in their personal growth and daily living skills. They will teach one or more general or special skills with other members of the camp staff. Here are a few of the specialized activities taught here at Camp Ton-A-Wandah.

-No previous rock climbing or ropes course facilitation/ experience needed

• Unless otherwise specified by directors, applicants must be at least 18 years of age and a rising college sophomore.

• Alternatively, applicants must have graduated from the CIT program or has served one year as a Junior Counselor. Or, the applicant has participated in an outside leadership program or has shown exceptional leadership in the community, school or in other extracurricular activities, may be qualified for a Junior Counselor position for at least one session.

• Current CPR and First Aid certifications during term of employment.

• Effectively communicate in both verbal and written communications
• Work with and have patience for children for up to 24 hours a day ensure the safety and wellbeing of children under your care for up to 24 hours a day; be comfortable and work effectively in an outdoor or natural setting; make decisions in high-stress situations; function and thrive in a community with very little personal space; live and work with other people up to twenty-four (24) hours a day

Room & food provided for position. This position is seasonal. Late May through Early August.

Full Summer Commitment and Support Staff Merit Bonus $500

Eligible for Youth Development Counselors,Equestrian Staff, and Support Staff who work all 3 sessions, fulfill their job responsibilities, and fulfill their original work agreement.

Recruiting Bonus $175/full summer or $50/session individual recruited

Only eligible if recruited employee completes a full summer work agreement.

Merit Bonus Up to $1000 Members of our leadership team are eligible to receive up to $1000 pending job position and performance during their full summer work agreement.