MOUNTAIN MEADOW SUMMER CAMP 2008

STAFF APPLICATION

Thank you for your interest in Mountain Meadow Summer Camp staff.   Fill out all fields below that
have an asterisk *.  Please be aware that we receive many applications and the process can take a while.
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please contact the Mountain Meadow office at 215.772.1107. 

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  First Name*  
  Last Name*  
  Preferred name/nickname  
  Street Address 1*  
  Street Address 2  
  City*  
  State/Province*  
  Zip/Postal Code*  
  Country*  
  Phone (home)*  
  Phone (cell)  
  Phone (other)  
  eMail Address (required for online submission)*  
   
 

Mountain Meadow seeks a diverse staff of qualified individuals who are representative of our campers' backgrounds and life experiences.  Although optional, answering the following questions helps us work to meet this goal.
 
Gender Identity (optional):
  
 
Sexual Orientation (optional):
  
 
Race and/or ethnicity (optional):
  
 
Date of Birth (optional) (dd/mm/yyyy):
 
 
Do you have an LGBTQ parent or guardian (optional)?
 
 
Do you have an LGBTQ family member (non-parent) (optional)?
 
 

 

Please answer the following questions.  Be as specific as possible. Fields with an asterisk (*) are required and must be entered or your submission will fail. If you must come back to the application, remember to use the "back" button on your internet browswer.

 
  What position(s) are you applying for?*  
  Please specifiy the age group you feel the most comfortable working with, regardless of the position you are applying for.)*  
  Please briefly describe your leadership experience including supervisory experience?*  
  What experience have you had working with children and/or teenagers?*  
  What experience have you had working at Summer Camps? Please specifiy whether your experience is in residential or day camp programs and what positions you held.*  
  What experience have you had in the LGBTQ family community? Mention any experience you have had working with youth from LGBTQ families.*  
  What experience have you had working with youth and adults of different races, gender identities, ages, ethnicities, and economic backgrounds?*  
  Why are you interested in being a summer staff member at Mountain Meadow?*  
  What do you think a good camping experience can do for a child, and how can you contribute as a leader to that experience?*  
  What qualifies you to work with diverse youth from LGBTQ families in a residential summer camp setting?*  
  Do you have First Aid, CPR, Life Guarding, or Waterfront Certifications? If so, please be specific as to what certification you hold. If not, would you be willing to get certified (at our expense)?*  
  What other experiences or abilities do you have to offer to Mountain Meadow?*  
  Mountain Meadow is considering expanding its summer program to include an additional one-week session directly following the current two-week session. Would you still have applied to work at Mountain Meadow this summer if a longer time committment was needed? (Please provide us with as much information as possible. This information will be helpful in assessing our staffing needs if the program is expanded in the future).*  
  How did you find out about Mountain Meadow (please be specific)?*  

Past Camper or Staff Member
Internet search
Advertisement (specify below)
Religious institution (specify below)
Pride event
Word of mouth
Other (specify below)
  List the names and contact information for three to four people, other than relatives or significant others, who can comment on your abilities in the position for which you are applying. At least one reference must be a current or recent employer. At least one reference must be able to speak about your experience working with children.*  
 

Counselors at Mountain Meadow offer two different activities/classes for campers. Each activity lasts for 5-6 days. Typically, 10-15 campers participate and two counselors lead the activity. Examples of these activities from years past include yearbook, songwriting, spoken word, boating, improv theater, hip hop dance, juggling, papermaking, chair painting, toy making, nature activities, and sports. Please describe TWO different possible ongoing, weeklong activities that you could offer. Please also indicate some activities in which you would be willing to assist another counselor - sports, art, music, writing, etc.* Click here for examples of past DYOT

  
 

Counselors and floating staff lead kids meeting's, which is a time to educate youth on political issues. This information is presented in an age appropriate manner and can be done in a variety of creative ways. Kid's meetings meets everyday for an hour. Please list a few topics you would discuss during kids meeting & describe how you would lead them. *

 
  Individuals applying to work as kitchen staff, please use this space to explain your experience with food preparation.  
     
     
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