Y WORK AT CAMP WATCHAUG?
YOU ARE:
EAGER TO LEARN
A TEAM PLAYER
HUNGRY FOR A NEW CHALLENGE
YOU WANT:
TO BE A ROLE MODEL
TO FORGE MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS
TO WORK OUTSIDE
TO GAIN NEW SKILLS & BUILD A RESUME
YOU NEED:
Working at camp is a REAL job in which you will learn life skills that all employers will want to see on your resume, no matter what your future career plans are!
You will learn:
Communication. You will be required to communicate effectively with your campers, co-workers, supervisors and parents.
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving. You will be challenged to think on your feet to resolve a myriad of issues from the health of your campers to how to get them all into the water for swim lessons.
Interpersonal & Leadership Skills. You will model professionalism and compassion by managing a group of campers, while contributing to the growth and development of each one.
Collaborative Skills. You will receive on-the-ground, practical, real life training and experience in how to work with a team and help build the positive culture of our camp community.
Creativity. You will develop innovative and fun ways to engage an audience of two to 200 and implement alternate plans when faced with unexpected changes to the daily schedule.
2020 Camp Watchaug Staff Positions
On-line 2021 Camp Watchaug Application for NEW Staff
On-line 2021 Camp Watchaug Application for RETURNING Staff
Paper 2021 Camp Watchaug New Staff Application
Paper 2021 Camp Watchaug Returning Staff Application
All Camp Watchaug staff are required to complete a criminal background check, appropriate employment application and forms, three reference checks, and 30 hours of staff training prior to the start of summer.
Completed paper applications may be scanned and e-mailed; or mailed to Danita Ballantyne, YMCA, 95 High Street, Westerly, RI 02891; or faxed to 401-596-4031
Questions regarding how to have the BEST.SUMMER.EVER?
Email or call Danita Ballantyne, Camp Director at 401-364-6535.
