Camp Wekeela for Boys and Girls 1750 Bear Pond Road, Hartford, ME. 04220-5527 Ph: 207.224.7878 Fax: 207.224.7999
Ephram A Caflun - Director Winter Office: 979 Allison Court, Ridgewood, NJ 07450-2201 Tel: 201.612.5125 Fax: 201.612.9927 [email protected]
Dear Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in camp counseling. Our population is one hundred forty boys and one hundred forty girls. Usually three counselors live in a cabin with eight-ten children. Both staff and campers come from throughout the United States and throughout the world.
General qualifications for staff are as follows:
1. Only college students, graduate students and teacher-coaches are considered. 2. All staff must have a genuine love for living and working with children in a camping situation. Staff live in the cabins with the campers and must be able to relate to children of all ages (ours range from seven to sixteen) in a relaxed, positive and supportive manner. When accepting a position on our staff we believe you make a commitment not only to us but to yourself for counseling and teaching are also learning. We believe camping to be a dynamic process of sharing yourself with other human beings and of accepting whatever they have to share. We believe camping is the process of participating with others in the discovery of the environment in every dimension. We believe camping is the process of creating a unique life in a unique community. Camp Wekeela is a unique community with a unique life. They are a reflection of each who live in the bunk. And you along with the campers will help to evolve what our camp community life is to become. 3. Each staff member should be skilled and qualified to teach in one or more of the areas listed on the enclosed application form. Experience in early childhood education, past camping experience or other work with children is essential. Enthusiasm, adaptability and a willingness to "pitch in" no matter what the task is important.
Staff Orientation or “Pre-Camp” training begins on or about the third Thursday in June. The season ends on or about the third Sunday in August. With the exception of the first and last week of camp each staff member has one day and up to two additional nights off per week. For further consideration please complete and return the enclosed application soon as well as the THREE enclosed reference forms found on pages 6 & 7. I am sure you will have additional questions and they will be answered when you receive your reply. We look forward to hearing from you.
Kindest regards,
Ephram A. Caflun, MSW Owner/Director Staff Application
(Please type or print in ink. Detach this page for submission) Applicant Information
Name email: IM:
Permanent Address
City State Zip Phone#
Mail Address (if different)
City State Zip Phone#
Date of Birth Social Security# Height Weight
Married? Children? Must a family member accompany you to camp? A recent photo would How did you hear about Camp Wekeela? Salary Desired? be greatly appreciated. In which specific area of activity do you wish to teach as a counselor?
What age group (6-9, 10-11, 12, 13-14, 15-16) do you prefer working with? 1st choice 2nd choice
What specific position do you seek, if not a counselor?
What languages can you speak other than English?
Driver's license# State
Has your license ever been revoked? Any accidents? If yes, please explain on a separate sheet. A complete application consists Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor? If yes, please explain on a separate sheet. of the following: 1. Wekeela application with
photo attached.
Education 2. Personal interview, if possible. High School City/State Yr. Granted 3. Three letters of College Fr/So/Jr/Sr Major Degree Yr. Granted recommendation.
Grad/Prof School Major Degree Yr. Granted 4. Any supplemental information.
5. Phone call to Wekeela five days after written Employment History—List current and previous two years (attach a separate sheet if necessary) materials have been submitted. Dates Employer Type of Work Phone
Summer Address:
Camp Wekeela 1750 Bear Pond Rd. Camp Experience Hartford, Maine 04220 (207) 224-7878 Camper or staff? Camp Phone email Dates fax (207) 224-7999
Winter Address:
Camp Wekeela 979 Allison Ct. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Please write names and addresses of three persons (not relatives or peers) who have knowledge of References your character, experience and ability. Reference forms are included in this application for their use. (201) 612-5125 fax (201) 612-9927 Name City & State Telephone e-mail [email protected]
www.campwekeela.com
To the applicant: Detach this form and give it to one of the references listed on the application with a stamped envelope. Staff Evaluation and Reference Form Please return to: Camp Wekeela 979 Allison Ct. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 (201) 612-5125 fax (201) 612-9927
Name Position Applied for
The above candidate is applying for a staff position at Wekeela, a summer camp for children 6-16 years of age, located in Canton, Maine. We are interested in your frank appraisal of his or her motivation, ability to teach, and the quality of his or her school or work experience. Your evaluation is of considerable importance to us because your observations will supplement the information we receive from the candidate as well as others providing references. Please complete both sides of this form and attach additional sheets if necessary. Thank you.
1. How would you compare the applicant to his or her peers in terms of these qualities of character and behavior? (Please check the most appropriate box.) One of the top No basis for few I have Judgment Below Average Average Good Excellent encountered
Sound Judgment
Social Acceptability
Creativity
Honesty
Common Sense
Self-discipline
Leadership
Warmth of Personality
Sense of Humor
Concern for Others
Energy
Emotional Maturity
Personal Initiative
Response to Criticism
Organizational Ability
Appearance
Communication Skills 2. Are there any personal strengths, weaknesses, or problems about which you feel we should be aware? What are the first words that come to mind to describe the personality of the candidate?
3. Would you entrust this person to care for a child of yours? Why or why not?
4. To the best of your knowledge (If the answer is yes to either question please explain): a. Has the applicant ever had any criminal convictions for child or sexual abuse offenses? (circle one) Y / N b. Has the applicant ever had any convictions for felony or a misdemeanor? (circle one) Y / N
5. Additional comments:
Signed Date
Please print name Title Phone
How long have you known the applicant? In what capacity?
Thank you for your help and cooperation. We appreciate your honesty and candor. In the following list, please put a numeral "1" before those activities you can organize and teach as an expert, "2" for those activities in which you can assist in teaching, and "3" for those which are just your hobby.
Land Sports Tennis Performing Arts Creative Arts (cont')
Archery Instruction Cheerleading Macrame & Weaving Baseball College Play Dance Newspaper Basketball Tournament Play Aerobics Painting & Drawing Beach Volleyball Ballet Paper Mache’ Field Hockey Riding Jazz Photography Flag Football Modern Pot Throwing Golf English Riding Tap Dance Puppetry Gymnastics Jumping Dramatics Sculpting Karate Stable Management Instruments Sewing Lacrosse Trail Rides Drums Silk-screen Newcomb Guitar Stained Glass Skateboarding Other Woodworking Waterfront Sports Soccer Voice Yearbook Softball Piano Street Hockey ARC Swimming Accompany (show tunes) Track and Field Boating Sight read Administrative Support Weight Training Canoeing Radio Broadcasting Competitive Swimming Stage Combat Administrator Fishing Stage Design & Construction Driver Funyaking Video Production Kitchen Outdoor Adventure Sailing Laundry S.C.U.B.A. Maintenance Backpacking Mother's Helper Snorkeling Creative Arts Nature Water-skiing Nurse Outdoor Cooking Boat Driver Office Rock Climbing Instructor Batik Climbing Wall Wakeboarding Candle Making Rappelling Water Polo Cartooning High Ropes Challenge Course Wind Surfing Clay Modeling Low Ropes Challenge Course Jewelry Making Trailblazing Whitewater Rafting
Licenses/Certifications - please check all that apply and indicate the year when you were certified
YR. Red Cross ADV. Life Saving YR. Red Cross Lifeguard Card YR. CPR
YR. Red Cross WSI YR. First Aid
Additional Questions - Please attach a separate piece of paper for the following questions.
1. Why would you like to be on the Wekeela Staff and what contributions can you make?
2. What contributions do you think a well-run camp can make to children?
3. Please write a brief biographical sketch, including specialized training in camping, and experience in child-related fields (education, recreation, social work, etc.,) or other fields which might have a bearing on the position for which you are applying (no more than one side of a page, attached to this application). If you are applying for an art or music position, please send samples from your portfolio or an audition tape. Any work you submit will be returned to you.
4. Do you have any conditions, physical or otherwise, that under the advice of a medical practitioner, requires limitation of your activities in any way? If so, describe.
Signature Date The statements in this application are true, complete and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or omission of information shall be considered sufficient reason for withdrawal of any offer or subsequent termination of employment. All statements become part of any future personnel files. Camp Wekeela Program Offerings: Sample daily shedule:
Athletics Performing Arts Time Bugle Activity Archery Cheerleading Baseball Dance Basketball Aerobics 7:25AM Reveille Wake Up Beach Volleyball Ballet 7:45 First Call Kids Camp to Line Up Field Hockey Jazz Will Call In To the Colors Raise flag Flag Football Modern Golf Tap Dance 8:00 Mess Call All Camp to Breakfast Gymnastics Dramatics 8:40 Attention Bunk Clean Up Karate Instruments Lacrosse Drums 9:30 Inspection Inspection Newcomb Guitar 9:40 Activity Call Start of 1st Activity Soccer Other 10:30 Attention End of 1st activity Softball Voice Street Hockey Piano 10:40 Activity Call Start of 2nd activity Track and Field Accompany (show tunes) 11:30 Attention End of 2nd activity Weight Training Sight read Radio Broadcasting 11:40 Activity Call Start of 3rd activity Stage Combat 12:30PM Recall End of 3rd activity/ Outdoor Adventure Stage Design & Construction to bunk to prepare for lunch Backpacking Video Production Nature 12:50 Mess Call First Call for Lunch Outdoor Cooking 1:00 Lunch Rock Climbing Creative Arts Climbing Wall Batik 1:30 Mail Call- Rappelling Candle Making back to cabins for rest hour Ropes Adventure Course Cartooning 2:30 Attention Rest hour ends Trailblazing Clay Modeling Whitewater Rafting Jewelry Making 2:40 Activity Call Start of 4th activity Macrame & Weaving 3:30 Attention End of 4th activity Newspaper Tennis Painting & Drawing 3:40 Activity Call Start of 5th activity Instruction Paper Mache’ 4:30 Attention End of 5th activity College Play Photography 4:40 Swim Call Wekeela hour begins Tournament Play Pot Throwing Puppetry 5:30 Recall End of Wekeela hour Sculpting 5:35 First Call Teen Camp to lineup/ Riding Sewing English Riding Silk-screen Kids Camp to group meetings Jumping Stained Glass Will Call In Retreat Lower flag Stable Management Woodworking 5:50 Mess Call First call for dinner Trail Rides Yearbook 6:00 Dinner 7:25 First Call First Call for evening activity Waterfront Sports Administrative Support ARC Swimming Administrator 7:30 Activity Call Start of evening activity Boating Driver 8:30 Tattoo Freshman to bunks Canoeing Kitchen 9:00 Taps Sophomores to bunks Competitive Swimming Laundry Fishing Maintenance 9:15 Teen Camp Special Time Begins Funyaking Mother's Helper 9:30 Middies to Bunks- Rituals Sailing Nurse S.C.U.B.A. Office 9:45 Juniors to Bunks- Rituals Snorkeling 10:00 Seniors to Bunks- Rituals Water-skiing 10:15 WPLPS to Bunks- Rituals Boat Driver Instructor 1:00AM Staff Curfew- All staff in cabins Wakeboarding Water polo Wind surfing Camp Wekeela for Boys and Girls 1750 Bear Pond Road, Hartford, ME. 04220-5527 Ph: 207.224.7878 Fax: 207.224.7999
Ephram A Caflun - Director Winter Office: 979 Allison Court, Ridgewood, NJ 07450-2201 Tel: 201.612.5125 Fax: 201.612.9927 [email protected]
Job Applicant's Release to Prospective Employer To Request Information about the Applicant
I, ______(applicant's name), have requested consideration for employment by Camp Wekeela. I am aware and have been informed by Ephram Caflun, Director of Camp Wekeela ("Camp") that the statements I have made on my job application (and during interviews) will be completely verified by said Camp.
As consideration for the Camp's agreement to consider my job application, I hereby authorize the Camp, and/or its agents, to engage in background checks regarding any and all statements I have made on the job application (and during job interviews), and, further, to obtain any other information regarding my previous employment, my veracity, my skills and/or abilities which the above-named Camp may deem relevant.
I hereby release any individual, firm partnership, corporation, public official or public entity from any liability on any theory whatsoever for providing such information as described in the previous sentence to the Camp.
______Signature of Applicant Signature of Witness
______Social Security Number Date
______Date of Birth* Driver’s License Number and State*
______Current Permanent Address of Applicant
*The sole reason that this information is requested is to obtain criminal background information on the applicant, if necessary.