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Junior Counselor positions are filled for this summer! Thank you.


Be a Junior Counselor at Camp Minnetrista
The Junior Counselor program is for teens ages 12-17 who are interested in acting as an assistant for the teachers during camp classes. 

Jr. Counselor Description of Responsibilities

The role of a Jr. Counselor is to assist with providing a great experience for everyone involved with Camp Minnetrista, including teachers, parents, campers, as well as other Jr. Counselors. This is a leadership role in which you play an important part in keeping campers safe, teaching new information, assisting with activities and ensuring everyone is having fun. It's an opportunity for you to be a role model for younger kids and for your peers.
Training: Jr. Counselors must attend both training sessions on June 9 & 10, from 1-5 p.m. 
At Camp:
Check-In
·         Arrive on time for your camp sessions
·         Sign in daily on the volunteer sheet
 
During Classes
·         Act as an extra set of eyes for teacher
·         Assist campers in understanding what they're doing
·         Assist in leading the group from location to location
·         Assist camp teachers as needed
·         Assist the teacher with set-up and clean-up of all activities
 
Lunch Time
·         Make sure garbage cans are out
·         Make sure lunches are out
·         Help with any spills
·         Assist with the facilitation of group games or individual activities
 
Dismissal
·         Help collect name tags from children
·         Help greet and direct parent to appropriate sign-out table
·         Check parents ID
·         Make sure parents sign by their child's name
 
End-of-Session
·         Help with clean-up
·         Put all lunch boxes on one table
·         Put all projects left behind on the same table
·         Help organize and put away games
·         Help organize nametags
·         Help put out all materials for the next sessions

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