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Special Needs Camps

Oakhill at Camp Harkness

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Approximate Start Date

Start: 05 Jun 2023

Approximate End Date

End: 09 Oct 2024

Camp Type

Special Needs

Location

301 Greatneck Rd Waterford CT 06385

Staff

Total: 25 (13 international staff) aged 18+

Campers

Total: 42 (co-ed camp)

Camp Overview

Camp Harkness is a lovely park like setting, located on the Connecticut shoreline.  We are just two hours north of New York City and 2 hours south of Boston hours. We are a residential camp serving adults and children with special needs. Many of our campers require assistance with daily living skills such as bathing and oral care. Some activities which our campers enjoy include: hiking, horseback riding, ocean swimming, waterskiing, attending dances and other musical events, boating, talent shows, games, yoga, gardening/ cooking, and various field trips to local restaurants, museums and parks.

Counselors live in cabins. Up to 3 counselors share a room and 6 campers share a common space. There is a common restroom with hot water shower. Wifi is available for use in the arts and craft building during breaks.

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Do you have the skills they're looking for?

We asked the camp what positions they are looking to fill at the recruitment fair. Look out for the big thumbs up!

Are you looking to hire Special Needs Counselors at the fair?

Counsellor Roles:

Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!

All disabilities and ages

Campower Roles:

Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!

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Staff Time Off

Each counselor will receive a minimum of 1 hour off per full day of camp. All counselors are off each Friday at 2:00p until Sunday at 12 noon. Counselors are welcome to remain at camp during time off.

Staff Qualities

Camp Harkness staff must be sensitive to our campers needs, out going, flexible, mature and reliable. An ideal team at Camp Harkness is one which has many different skills. Each person bringing to camp their own unique talents.