Summer Camp Employment and the Why of Camp?
Welcome to our Summer Camp Employment page. On this page you will find everything you need to apply for work at our camp. If you are a first time applicant to work at a summer camp, please watch this video from Camp Tecumseh in Indiana. They have distilled the essence of what it means to work at a summer camp and the "why" camps are important.
Full Disclosure: The YMCA camps are part of a christian organization, while Oswegatchie has no religious affiliation or focus.
Full Disclosure: The YMCA camps are part of a christian organization, while Oswegatchie has no religious affiliation or focus.
Why We Need Summer Camp from Camp Tecumseh on Vimeo.
Summer Employment Applications
Our application deadline is Feb 10th, 2020. We can accept applications past this date, but there is no guarantee of an interview or follow up. However, it doesn't hurt to ask in case a position opens up. Jobs like lifeguards are often still in demand.
Staff applicants need to be at least graduating from high school the June before working at the camp. Due to our teenaged campers, the age and maturity of staff is a major factor. Base staff pay does start at $300 per week. The job includes room, board, staff training, which all adds real value to the job. Specialized staff have a higher pay scale, such as medical staff.
Staff applicants need to be at least graduating from high school the June before working at the camp. Due to our teenaged campers, the age and maturity of staff is a major factor. Base staff pay does start at $300 per week. The job includes room, board, staff training, which all adds real value to the job. Specialized staff have a higher pay scale, such as medical staff.
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2020 Summer Note: If you are hired to work at Oswegatchie for 2020, I need to know upfront that you can commit to the full 8 weeks of employment. Due to the construction of a new dining hall, we have flipped our Saint Timothy's Greek Week to the beginning of the summer, which in turn pushes our last day of FFA Camp back to August 14th. In the past the last week of camp was Saint Timothy's and 50% were not needed for that week. This is a major change for just one year. If you apply to work here, you should plan your summer to be at Oswegatchie starting June 21st and ending August 14th.
The new dining hall under construction should be in use by July 5th. Assuming we are on schedule. I do foresee in advance the need to fill the dining hall with all of its contents. Chairs, tables, equipment, and moose heads will all need manual labor to get it ready for use. Be prepared for anything needed for Oswegatchie's success.
Excelsior,
Bill Waite
Program Director
The new dining hall under construction should be in use by July 5th. Assuming we are on schedule. I do foresee in advance the need to fill the dining hall with all of its contents. Chairs, tables, equipment, and moose heads will all need manual labor to get it ready for use. Be prepared for anything needed for Oswegatchie's success.
Excelsior,
Bill Waite
Program Director
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When working at Oswegatchie, certifications are important. Without a minimum number of first aid & cpr certified staff, we can not operate. Please review the files below from the NYS Department of Health that are recognized for summer camp permit operation. Oswegatchie typically pays you for additional certifications, especially lifeguards, WSIs, camp aquatic directors, and EMTs. These
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If you are interested in working at the Oswegatchie Summer Camp, do as much research as possible before applying and the job interview. Oswegatchie Summer Camp is a culture shock for new staff new to summer camp. Spend as much time as possible reading our brochures, websites, and facebook page. We want you to make sure this is the best possible opportunity for you to experience.
Additionally, Oswegatchie prefers to have staff that are at least graduating from high school that June. Since our campers are in high school, the older a counselor, the better their ability to make smart decisions. - Bill Waite, Camp Director | ||
