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: 19th June
Camp Type: YMCA Co-ed
Description:
Situated 6 miles from Three Rivers, Michigan on beautiful Corey Lake, YMCA Camp Eberhart boasts 200 acres of grounds and a mile and a half of lakefront. Programs focusing on progressive skills development include swimming, sailing, canoeing, archery, riflery, astronomy, waterskiing, crafts, nature, windsurfing, horseback riding, challenge course, digital photography, field sports, and more. Housing is provided in traditional cabins with the campers and three meals are served per day in the dining hall. Each staff member receives one day and one evening off per week during which time they are free to leave the camp grounds for shopping, movies, or dinner out. Internet access for keeping in touch with friends and family at home is provided in the staff lounge. There is a 2-week training session for all staff prior to the start of the 9 one-week camp sessions, each with a 250 camper capacity. For more information and photographs, please visit our website at www.campeb.org.…
Looking for
Age: 19+
Counsellor Skills: General counselors and lifeguards, riflery, canoe/kayaking, archery, fishing, horseback riding, sailing, water skiing, windsurfing, photography.
Campower Skills: Store manager, housekeeping, janitorial, prep cook.
Website: www.campeb.org
Number of Sessions: 9
Number of Campers: 250
Number of Staff: 70
Number of International Staff: 20
Time off policy:
1 day per week plus 1 evening
Staff Housing: Live with campers


05-08-2010
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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 :)
