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The seams that really hold camp together and ensure a memorable experience for the children are our volunteers. Each year a handful of dedicated caring individuals step forward to share their knowledge and passions with the children at Camp Border Collie for Kids. We need people with experience teaching children in nature oriented settings where the days are filled with activities , both play and educational. All of our activities are best led by people interested in sharing new information with the kids because the enthusiasm is contagious. The Farm and country experience, out in nature, is completely foreign to these children, so guided "teaching" has an incredibly positive impact. |
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At camp we do not place focus on perfection or competition and we do not expect that from our volunteers either. We purposely do not run a highly structured camp environment. In many cases we create the day on the day…with a belief that a “looser” format better suits our objectives. |
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| Offering a few days of your time with these kids is an extremely relaxed and rewarding opportunity for you to make a difference in their overall camp experience. You can be part of the magic that takes place at Camp Border Collie for Kids simply by volunteering a small part of your summer. | |
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VOLUNTEER
NEEDS FOR THE 2010 CAMP!! |
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| COOKIN' FOR THE SUMMER
(Position filled for the 2010 Camp) Want to spend August in a very special way at Glen Highland Farm? We need someone with simple cooking skills to serve two meals a day to very hungry kids in Camp Border Collie for Kids! The meals you cook are often the best food these kids eat all year. No kidding! Inner city children need a hearty breakfast and a delicious dinner and we need the person to make that happen! Details: the meals are cooked on a large barbecue fire-pit so it's a bit like being a short-order cook. You start the fire before each meal; cook and clean up. There are extra hands to help with clean-up of course. Lunch is handled by counselors, giving the cook time to shop or rest, both surely needed. The cook is housed in an RV or cabin, on site, in the kids's area. |
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Previous cooks say it's the best
experience being with the kids and dogs and staying at the Farm to help
out. But, it's hard work so requires a down-to-earth person with a great
sense of humor! You know how picky kids can be!
The position of Camp Cook will be for the month of August with two people covering 15 days each. There will be a modest stipend paid as well as travel expenses will be reimbursed. Dogs are welcome to come if they are kid friendly and good with other dogs since the camp has plenty of both! PLEASE CONTACT JOHN FOR DETAILS andersenjw@msn.com |
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Nature Study (Position filled for the 2010 Camp) Along with the dog program, nature study is a large focus of Camp Border Collie for Kids. While in the remarkable surroundings of Glen Highland Farm, we try to immerse the campers as much as possible into nature while also teaching them about wildlife. In the past we have had expert volunteers who have a range of backgrounds, from high school Biology teachers to staff from the National Audubon Society. At the end of the nature study program, the campers walk away with a newfound respect for nature and wildlife as well as a plethora of facts. |
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Agility
Instuctor (Position filled for the 2010 Camp) During the ten days at Camp Border Collie for Kids each camper gets to take his or her dog through an agility program. The campers, although a bit unsure of the sport to begin with, are always tremendously excited to have the chance to take their dogs through this new and exciting adventure. We do not place emphasis on competition nor do we expect for the camper-dog teams to be able to run an agility course by the end of the program. The emphasis of the agility program is on relationship and confidence building. |
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Assistant Agility Instructors needed (Position filled for the 2010 Camp) at Camp Border Collie for Kids each camper gets to take his or her dog through an agility program. The campers, although a bit unsure of the sport to begin with, are always tremendously excited to have the chance to take their dogs through this new and exciting adventure. We do not place emphasis on competition nor do we expect for the camper-dog teams to be able to run an agility course by the end of the program. The emphasis of the agility program is on relationship and confidence building. |
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MALE COUNSELORS IN TRAINING (CIT) For our 2010 Summer we are looking for two male CIT’s (counselor in training). Working at Camp Border Collie for Kids provides a truly unique summer experience. It is unlike any other summer camp, as it is not only non-traditional in program but also in philosophy. There is a low camper to staff ratio that really gives the counselors a great opportunity to get to know each camper. Because of the nature of the program, there is a special bond formed between the campers and the counselors that is akin to a mentoring relationship. Previous campers have expressed that it was not only the dogs and the camp activities that impacted their experience, but also the counselors. The counselors are more than just supervisors, they help guide, teach, and comfort the campers. Our CIT’s work alongside our experienced Counselors throughout the entirety of the camp sessions. They live with the counselors and the children in the bunk-houses and along with the counselors, are expected to provide supervision for the children 24 hours a day. While it is a demanding position, the reward can be seen in the incredible, life changing relationships that are formed with the campers. Because of the nature of the position there are certain qualities and levels of experience that we are hoping to find. |
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Volunteer Teachers needed for Dog Related Activities
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