Program Description: Camp Soulajule (Soo-la-whoo-lay) at Walker Creek Ranch is
a 5-day residential arts and ecology summer program. Our mission is to educate
children about the natural world through music, theater and nature crafts.
The camp will also include traditional camp activities such as swimming, canoeing,
fishing, archery, pottery, night hikes, sports and games, campfires, storytelling,
and skits. Camp Soulajule provides just the right balance of fun and learning.
The Camp Counselor position is a commitment to work 4 weeks. (One week of training followed by three weeks of program.) The counselor staff is off-duty on weekends and housing is not provided for Counselors on weekends between camp sessions. Listed below is the schedule for Camp Soulajule 2007:
July Staff Training (July 4th Off)
July Week #1 Ages 8-12
July Week #2 Ages 8-12
July Week #3 Ages 8-12
Job Description: Supervise and sleep in a cabin with a group of 8-12 campers, ages 8-12 at a residential arts and ecology camp. Assist naturalists with lessons, recreational activities, evening programs and beach field trips. Provide guidance and leadership to insure safety and overall well being of campers. Assist with meal supervision, set-ups and clean-ups.
Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age and have graduated from High School by June of 2007. Should have experience working with children and enjoy being outside. Current CPR and first aid certification or willingness to obtain before internship begins. Other desired qualifications: recreational leadership skills, music, theatrical and/or artistic abilities.
Salary: $60/day; $7.50/hr
Benefits: Limited medical coverage
Housing: during program
Board: during program
Deadline: Open till filled. Urged to apply by March 15, 2007
Available: July 2 - July 27, 2007 (temporary summer seasonal
position)
Procedure: Submit a completed application, cover letter, current
resume, and three references with telephone numbers to: Eileen Jones, Naturalist
Supervisor, Marin County Outdoor School, 1700 Marshall Petaluma Rd., Petaluma,
CA 94952. Phone: (415) 491-6602; Fax: (415) 663-8854; email:
Call us for an application or visit our website at www.walkercreekranch.org to download it.
Contact Name: Eileen Jones
Contact Address: Walker Creek Ranch, 1700 Marshall-Petaluma Rd, Petalulma
CA 94952
Contact Telephone: (415) 491-6602
Contact Fax: (415) 663-8854
Contact Email: