Summer Camp Counselor Application

Applications due by February 24th.

Thank you for your interest in working at Cherry Preschool’s Summer Camp. Being a part of our summer camp team provides a fun opportunity to work with young children and to develop new skills under the guidance of a supportive staff. Before applying, please carefully consider the below job descriptions to see if working at Cherry’s Summer Camp is a good fit for you.

Camp runs from June 20 - July 27 (no camp on June 19 or July 4) and meets Monday through Thursday.

All counselors must attend a mandatory Training/Camp Prep Meeting on Friday, June 16 from 9:00AM - 12:00PM.

If you have any questions before completing the application please email Maggie Hessler or Lynn Fiedler.


Junior Counselor:

This is a volunteer position designed for students going into 7th or 8th grade. Serving as a junior counselor provides experience working with children and training that prepares junior counselors to become counselors.

Hours:

8:45AM – 12:00PM

Responsibilities:

Help set up the classroom before camp and clean up at the end of the day.

Clean up Penny Park each morning before the children arrive.

Prepare snack for the class.

Help Cherry staff make sure all children are safe.

Play with the children and make sure they are enjoying camp.



Inclusion Counselor:

This is a six-week paid position. Inclusion counselors serve a very important role at summer camp. They support the children in Cherry’s Inclusion Program who have disabilities and/or developmental delays. Without inclusion counselors, the children in the Inclusion Program would not be able to attend summer camp. The inclusion counselor position is a more demanding position than the junior counselor position and requires more responsibility and dedication to one specific child.

Hours:

8:30AM – 12:15PM

Salary:

$ 15.00 per hour

Responsibilities:

Set up and clean up the playlot and parking lot each day.

Arrive 30 minutes before the start of camp to prepare for the day.

Greet your assigned Inclusion camper upon arrival and take them to their caregivers at the end of camp each day.

Support your assigned Inclusion camper throughout the day.

Ensure your camper's safety during camp.

Work with the inclusion director and classroom teacher to understand the needs of your child and how to support them at camp.

Facilitate play with your inclusion camper so they can participate successfully in the camp activities.

Modify the activities as needed to provide an accessible experience for your camper.

If your camper is not potty trained, change their diaper if needed.

Name(Required)
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Birthdate(Required)
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Address(Required)
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Email(Required)
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Name of school you attend now(Required)

Current year/grade in school(Required)

What experince have you had working with young children? Please explain:(Required)

What job/volunteer work have you done? Please explain:(Required)

Have you previously worked at Cherry Preschool Summer Camp?(Required)

Yes

No

I am applying for a position as a :(Required)
Junior Counselor (must be going into seventh or eigth grade)
Inclusion Counselor (Must be going into high school or older)

If Cherry decides to add one group of camp on Fridays, would you be interested in working on Fridays?(Required)

No

Yes

I have applied to be an Inclusion Counselor and would also like to apply to work Lunch and Fun from 12:00 - 2:00PM(Required)

No

Yes

I am available for the following:(Required)
Consistency is very important for young children. If you are unable to work all six weeks, we must know this when you submit your application. Preference will be given to applicants who are able to commit to the full six weeks of camp.
June 16 (Friday - Orientation/Set-Up)
June 20 - June 22
June 26- June 29
July 3- July 6
July 10 - July 13
July 17 - July 20
July 24 - July 27

If you are unable to work all six weeks, please explain below and provide us with the dates you are unable to work.

Letter of Referral(Required)
A letter of referral will be required from all new applicants. This letter may be from a teacher, a coach, an employer or a school counselor.

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Medical Documentation(Required)
Per the Cherry Preschool Covid-19 Board Policy, all counselors are required to submit a current State of Illinois Health Examination form with all required vaccinations, including Covid-19. "Certificate of Child Health Examination"

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