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Employment with the Autism Society of North Carolina Summer Camp
Overview:
Working at the Autism Society of North Carolina Summer Camp is a lot of fun, it is also very demanding. You will be asked to work long hours and the demands of the job will leave you mentally and physically exhausted at times. However, the satisfaction in knowing that you have improved the quality of another person’s life is tremendous. By the end of the summer you will find you are stronger, more patient, more confident, and more compassionate than the day you arrived.
Training:
It is very important to us at the Summer Camp Program that our staff are well-trained and receive proper support. All new staff attend a week of training given prior to the start of camp. Staff attend sessions about autism and strategies in working with the individuals we serve, specific to the camp environment, as well as having the opportunity for supervised hands-on training. Our trainers are professionals who have extensive experience and knowledge in the field of autism. In addition, throughout the summer, consultants are onsite to assist in continued hands-on training and to give advice and insight.
Age Requirement:
All staff members are age 18 and older, with the average age of our counselors being 22. Most are college students or teachers, although neither is a requirement for employment. All staff must have complete references, an interview and a background check before being hired.
Earn College Credit:
College credit can be earned for working at camp. Please contact us for more information about this possibility and we will work with you.
Camper to Counselor Ratio:
Low counselor to camper ratios are crucial to the success of the Summer Camp Program. Ratios are typically 1:1 and 1:2. The primary responsibilities of our counselors include leading campers through the scheduled activities and assisting in deficit areas, primarily, although not limited to, communication and social interaction. Camp Royall typically serves 32 campers per week and has approximately 42 staff. Mountain Adventure serves an average of 15 campers per week with 24 staff.
Pay:
Counselor salaries compare favorably with other camps. First year counselors are paid $420 every two weeks. Our staff are given time off from late Friday afternoon until early Sunday afternoon, as well as one full 24-hour period during the week. Supervision in camper cabins at night is rotated so that staff are off most nights. Further compensation includes free room & board for the entire camp season and a week of training. Camp Royall staff are not required to work the entire summer, although it is strongly preferred. Mountain Adventure staff are required to commit to the entire Mountain Adventure schedule. Click here to view the Counselor Job Description.
If you are interested in becoming a Counselor please review the location and date info below. Then choose a site link to complete an online application.
Camp Royall
Location: Moncure, NC (near Pittsboro)
Training week: May 16 - May 24
Camp Weeks: May 25 - August 2
Contact: Sara Gage
Tel: 919-542-1033
Mountain Adventure
Location: Black Mountain, NC (near Asheville)
Training week: May 30 - June 7
Camp Weeks: June 8 - July 18
Contact: Elsa Berndt
Tel: 828-236-1547
To request a hard copy of the Camp Counselor Application, send an email to either Sara Gage (Camp Royall) or Elsa Berndt (Mountain Adventure),including your name, address, and telephone number.
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