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Do you have what it takes to change a childâs life?
The Main Idea at Camp Walden is a two week program that provides economically disadvantaged girls with a 10-day summer camp experience that builds self-confidence, promotes leadership skills, and creates a trusting and secure environment, all within the natural splendor of the Maine woods.
The Main Idea is looking for role models who have a positive outlook on life. Are you energetic and flexible and do you believe in the life-changing results that a magical camp experience can have for a child? A willingness to dole out smiles, hugs, high-fives, and encouragement is a must. Be prepared to have tons of fun in the process!
If you love working with children and horses and want to make a difference in our campersâ lives while being in the great outdoors, then The Main Idea at Camp Walden is the place for you!
Want to share and spread your love of horses? As a horseback riding counselor you will have the opportunity to introduce campers to the world of horses, and spend time caring for 8-9 awesome camp horses. Itâs okay if you have never taught a lesson before, we will teach you! All we ask is that you bring your love of horses, children and riding, and a great attitude!
Camp runs from August 11th - August 25th. Counselors must be working at camp for the entire period.
All counselors are specialists in an activity, which they teach during the day. Activities include:
Swimming, Canoeing, Sailing
Arts and Crafts
Low Ropes, High Ropes, Climbing Wall
Dance, Drama
Horseback Riding
Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Kickball, Volleyball
Tennis
Yoga
Archery
Outdoor Camping
All female counselors are also bunk counselors, living in a cabin with the campers. They get to:
Be a live-in role model for a group of girls, from ages 9-14
Bond deeply with their campers during Rest Hour, Free Time, and Taps
Help their campers win daily inspection for the cleanest cabin
Collaborate with their campers on a host of wacky evening activities
Put their campers to bed at night and wake them up in the morning
Deal with any situations in the bunk, as they arise
All male counselors live in a separate menâs bunk. Male counselors get to:
Be positive male role models in the lives of our campers
Attend our evening activities
Run our evening snack program, Milk Line
Help our Riding staff with some fun barn chores
Riding Counselors get to:
Feed, groom, ride, and bring in/turn out horses
Clean stalls
Bond with both campers and horses
Teach beginning level (Walk/Trot) riding lessons
Essential Requirements:
Experience working with children
At least 19 years old or have completed your first year of college
3 professional references
Complete our interviewing process
Pass a comprehensive background check
Pass mandated reporting training
Ability to ride at walk, trot, and canter
Experience haltering, leading, grooming, and tacking horses
Experience cleaning stalls
The Skinny:
Salary is dependent on experience, previous training, and position.
Three nutritious meals are provided daily. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options are always available.
Limited compensation is available for travel expenses.
To Apply:
Please do not send resumes. Apply directly on our website: https://themainidea.org/new-staff-application-form/
Where is the Main Idea???
Camp rests along beautiful Walden Pond in a majestic area of towering pines in Denmark, Maine. Denmark is in the heart of the Sebago Lakes region and is only 30 minutes away from the White Mountains, home to the Presidential Mountain Range. We are approximately one hour west of Portland, 40 minutes east of North Conway and 20 minutes from the beautiful Saco River.
What about the riding program???
We teach English riding on 8-9 horses who have been working at the same location with other campers all summer. We have 2 outdoor rings and wooded trails, and our barn is small, but full of charm. Our horses are lucky enough have plenty of time to just be horses when they get turned out in our field every afternoon, and we do our best to make the experience as good for them as it is for the children who come to learn from them.
