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Wright is a summer camp owned by the Episcopal
Diocese of Easton. We have been serving youth from Maryland and
surrounding areas since 1930. We use the motto "Learning to live
together in a Christian Way". Current staff needs include Resident,
Day, and Adventure Trip camp counselors. |
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positions run mid-June to mid-August. Some positions available in early
May with outdoor education programs. Applications taken until early
June. Minimum age of applicants for overnight camps is 18 years old. |
| Staff Skills |
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Helpful (but not required) to have skills in one or more
of the following:
- Archery, Arts &
Crafts, Basketball, Christian Education, Creative Arts, Canoeing,
Drama, Group and Cooperative Games, Lacrosse, Kayaking, Nature, Native
American History, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Song/Guitar Leadership,
Swim Instruction, Tennis, Volleyball, Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid
- Cooks
- Office and Infirmary
Manager
- Song Leaders
- Christian Education
Instructors
- Trip Camp Leaders
- Maintenance Workers
- Program and Area Leaders
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| What kind of
experience is needed? |
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looking for people who enjoy working with children in an outdoor
environment. Experience working withchildren is important in a formal
or informal setting. Baby sitting, coaching, teaching, tutoring, Sunday
School or youth group leadership are good experiences to prepare for
camp work. Camp requires teamwork, flexibility and a sense of humor.
Specific skills that we need include: life guards, swimming, sailing,
canoeing, and archery instructors, music leaders, arts & crafts
leaders, sports leaders (tennis, basketball, lacrosse, volleyball,
soccer, and softball), trip camping leaders with first aid or life
guarding certification, Christian educators, nature and outdoor
education leaders. |
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| What if I need
special training or certifications? |
| Camp will
assist staff in obtaining specific training or certifications as
activity instructors or lifeguards. Prior to the start of camp, all
staff members participate in a week of orientation and training to
prepare for their duties. |
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| What is camp life like? |
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Most sessions run for seven
days. Staff work each session, living in a cabin with 6-10 campers.
There are small group classes and large group events that the staff
lead or supervise. There are 1-3 days off after each session. Staff can
stay on site or go home on their days off. Laundry and lounge
facilities are available. We are a no smoking facility. Trip
leaders work with off site programs that include canoeing and rafting
trips on the Youghiogheny and Potomac Rivers. |
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| Where is Camp Wright
located? |
| It is on
Kent Island, near Stevensville, on Maryland's Eastern Shore. It is two
miles south of the Bay Bridge and looks out on the Chesapeake Bay
across from Annapolis. See our directions page. |
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| Do I have to
be Episcopalian to work at Camp Wright? |
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No. We welcome staff of all
faiths. Our program is oriented toward providing Christian education
and a nurturing environment to our campers. Applicants should be
comfortable in that setting. We value those who are working on growth
in their spiritual life and can help us share with everyone God's love
for each person.
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| I'm
interested! What do I do now? |
| Contact Julia Connelly,
Associate Director for information. An application, three
references, and an interview are required. The application
and reference forms
may be mailed to Associate
Director, Camp Wright, 400 Camp Wright Lane, Stevensville, MD
21666. Online application is under construction. |
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| Camp Wright
Advantages |
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- Salaries for counselors:
$1,152-$3,300/summer; administrative staff: $2,500-$4,500/summer
- Opportunities to develop
skills in leadership, problem solving, team building, and supervision
- Opportunity to offer
something important to young people
- Opportunity to grow in
faith and be part of a community focused on serving and nurturing
children
- Active and challenging
work in a Chesapeake Bay outdoor setting
- International staff
members provide global links to other cultures
- American Camping
Association Accredited Camp
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