2012 Summer Camp Assistants
Volunteer Program

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG ADULTS (AGES 15-18)

High school students, are you thinking about a future career in education or the environment? If so, Warner Nature Center is the place to be this summer!

Become a Summer Camp Assistant (SCA) and learn important skills in how to work effectively with youth, peers and mentors. Gain valuable community service experience for college while learning how to lead young children in summer camp activities. Best of all, learn a little more about yourself and the value of sharing your love of nature with a child!

During SCAT (SCA Training), volunteers will participate in teambuilding activities to get to know one another and the Warner Nature Center summer camp naturalists. They will learn leadership skills and education techniques for working with children in preparation for helping with summer camps. New SCAs are required to attend our two-day training, June 27-28, while those returning for a second (or more) year, only need to attend June 28. Trainings will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Upon completion of the required one or two-day training, SCAs are required to assist with at least two weeks of summer camp, helping staff naturalists with preparation and activities during camps, and serve as role models for young campers. In addition, SCAs are strongly encouraged to attend the Camp Open House on August 17 from 6-8 p.m.

How to Apply

If you are interested in being considered for the SCA program, contact WNC camp director, Julie Grecian, at expressing an interest in applying for the SCA program with your name, email and phone number. Please do not have your parents contact us. You will then receive a questionnaire to complete and may be contacted for a phone interview prior to being considered for the program. Applicants will be considered as long as there are spaces available, and applicants will be notified of their acceptance within three weeks of our receipt of their application. Returning Summer Camp Assistants are required to apply again for consideration. Space is limited. Thank you for your interest in volunteering!