Youth Development Counselors are the primary caregivers for each camper. They will assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their cabin, within activities, and throughout the camp in order to meet the intended camper outcomes. Counselors will be assigned to a cabin in one of three areas: Hillside (ages 5-8), Lakeside (ages 9-11) or Hilltop (ages 12-16). The counselor is also responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities and guiding campers in their personal growth and daily living skills. They will teach one or more general or special skills with other members of the camp staff. Here are a few of the specialized activities taught here at Camp Ton-A-Wandah.
First year youth development counselors are expected to work a full summer season (late-May through early-August).
Archery
Riflery
Canoeing
Backpacking
Horseback Riding
Music
Climbing Wall
Tennis
Basketball
Volleyball
Nature
Gymnastics
Dance
Drama
Swimming
Kayaking
Pottery
Arts & Crafts
Junior Counselor/Activity Instructor
Junior Counselors are one of the primary caregivers for each camper. The JC is responsible for assisting and leading in the planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities and guiding campers in their personal growth and daily living skills.
Qualifications: • Minimum of 17 years of age or completed their junior year of high school. • Graduated from the CIT program, has participated in an outside leadership program, or has shown exceptional leadership in the community, school or in other extracurricular activities, may be qualified for a Junior Counselor position for at least one session.
