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We are a children's summer day camp looking college students to work as group counselors. Counselors work in teams of two or three and travel with a specific group of campers from activity to activity. They participate in every activity assisting our teacher (specialists) who run them. Most campers are at Ramapo for the full camp season (39 days).
Gain more classroom experience by working with a specific age group. Work with a for dynamic teachers - learn from them, share your own ideas - be with and around passionate teachers.
If teaching is your path then working at camp will help you as much and maybe more than student teaching will. The experience will supplement what you are already learning in your education classes. You will get the chance to put those skills to use, run your own group, discover new skills, learn from established teachers and head into student teaching or your first year of teaching with plenty of hands-on experience. Even if you already have plenty of classroom experience this will only add to it and give you that much more to talk about in an interview.
We would be happy to speak with you in more detail about what we have to offer and how camp can help you become the educator all principals are looking for.
See a video of Ramapo in action at: www.ramapocamp.com
Apply online at: www.ramapocampstaff.com or www.ramapocamp.com
We also have swim instructor positions available to college students who have swim team or swim teaching experience. We teach American Red Cross Swim lessons to our campers.
We run the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR, and First-Aid certification course on our grounds. This course is free for all Ramapo swim staff.
Water Safety Instructor (WSI) course is also available.
Transportation is provided for all NY City Staff. Buses meet in Manhattan. Paid position.
Ramapo Country Day Camp is located on the Bergen (NJ) / Rockland (NY) border. A private day camp nestled on over 35 acres of woodlands, rolling hills, streams, trails, and open space, Ramapo offers campers an unforgettable camp experience in a country setting unequaled in its natural surroundings.
With our meticulously maintained grounds, campers enjoy a well-balanced program of sports, swimming, creative and performing arts and an endless list of outdoor adventure challenges. . . all on Ramapo's first class facility.
Ramapo is on the Rockland Cty (NY) and Bergen Cty (NJ) border. We are near the NJ towns: Ridgewood, Upper Saddle River, Montvale and the NY Towns: Suffern and Chestnut Ridge. We are approximately 25-30 minutes from the George Washington Bridge. Half of our campers come from all over Manhattan. Ramapo is easily accessible from the Garden State Parkway (Exit 172), Rt 17 (Saddle River / Woodcliff Lake exit), 287, Rt 59, and the NY State Thruway (Exit 14B).
Our staff of specialists who run our activities, is made up of teachers from Bergen, Passaic, Rockland County as well as New York City. Our counselors are college students who accompany each group of campers and assist our specialists. We also hire international teachers from such countries as: Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Holland, Finland, England, and others.
Camp Dates: July 1st to August 23rd
Monday to Friday
Camp will be closed Thursday, July 4th
We have worked hard to create a facility and staff-working environment that is enjoyable, creative, positive, and perfect for the summer. You will enjoy coming to work each day. We are looking for people who see spending a summer at camp as something they "get to do", not "have to do".
We welcome any questions you may have please, call or e-mail us with them.
You can read more about Ramapo Country Day Camp and apply online at: www.ramapocamp.com
