Camp America is an opportunity you shouldn't miss! It's a chance to do something different with your summer and spend it in the U.S.A. living & working either with children or 'behind the scenes' as support staff on an American Summer Camp. Each year over 7,500 young people take the opportunity… will you be one of them? If you're a 'first timer' to the programme, read on to find out about the fantastic opportunities & experiences you could be part of in summer '08!


If you are looking to recruit summer camp staff please call Nicole Carpenter on 1 800 727 8233 Ext 5160.




Arrival Date Range: 16th - 18th June
Camp Type: Special Needs
Description:
Harriman Lodge is an innovative summer facility serving adults (18 and over) who are mild/moderately mentally retarded. The Lodge is designed as an alternative to traditional summer recreational programming for this population. Harriman Lodge offers its guests a variety of recreational and social activities in a less structured format, encouraging guest input and decision. Activities include horseback riding, swimming, boating, sports, arts and crafts, music and dance, internet access in our souvenir shop and new ideas are introduced every year. There are also many evening social activities. The program is divided into 5 two week sessions, each with approximately seventy guests, about 10% are also physically disabled.…
Looking for
Age: 18+
Counsellor Skills: A desire and willingness to give it a go - no experience required.
Campower Skills: Kitchen, dining room, maintenance, laundry, housekeeping.
Website: www.campchannel.com/campahrc
Number of Sessions: 5
Number of Campers: 70
Number of Staff: 50
Number of International Staff: 25
Time off policy:
1 day per week
Staff Housing: Cabins


05-08-2010
Application are now open for 2011 - We know!!! We can't… More…

07-04-2010
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IT'S LIKE NOTHING I'VE EXPERIENCED BEFORE. BUT AS MUCH AS IT IS HARD WORK AND TIRING THERE ARE ALSO HUGE HIGHS AND SO MUCH FUN INVOLVED. I COULDN'T THINK OF ANYWHERE ELSE THAT I'D RATHER BE SPENDING MY SUMMER :)
