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2008 SUMMER CAMP JOB OPPORTUNITIES
An accredited member of the American Camping Association, The Hiram House is a non-profit, co-educational, interracial and intercultural facility located 15 miles southeast of downtown Cleveland on 172 acres of beautiful woodland in the community of Moreland Hills.
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RESIDENT CAMP is
the backbone and purpose of Hiram House, serving
approximately 500 children a summer. A majority
of these children are disadvantaged and come
from foster care, single parent and low-income
urban families. Sessions are 6 days long. All
campers ages 6-9 and female campers ages 10-13
live in log cabins centrally located to all camp facilities, while
male campers ages 10-13
live in platform tents in the woods. Staff members
live with and supervise campers throughout each session. Resident camp staff
are requested to stay on camp grounds at all times, except for pre-arranged
time-off, and to abide by curfew. All meals are provided, as is laundry
service.
 | DAY CAMP is another vital aspect of our camping program. Comprised mainly of children ages 6-11 from the surrounding communities, the program runs Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Every session the children participate in a pre-scheduled overnight so they too can experience the satisfaction and fun of rustic living.
JUNIOR DAY CAMP is our smallest program serving 5 and 6 year olds from the surrounding communities. Junior Day Camp is a closely supervised program, which runs Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Staff Positions Available in 2008
Application Forms
Instructions
- Please fill out and submit the online Application Form
- Read the Customs and Policies (before submitting online Application)
- Download and print 4 Reference Forms; Mail or Fax completed Reference Forms to Hiram House
Forms
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In accordance with our philosophy, we strive to provide children with an understanding of the American way of life and the values and principles, which will help them, develop into responsible, interested citizens. We believe in building character through active participation and aim to give children a healthy, wholesome, stimulating experience in the out-of-doors through living, playing, and cooperating in the beautiful environment of our natural woods.
It's more than a job; it's a great experience!
The Hiram House Camp (HHC) staff is recruited from colleges and universities throughout the country and abroad. Resident Camp staff must have completed their first year of college while Summer Day Camp and Junior Day Camp staff must have graduated from high school.
A summer at HHC is like no other job! Where else do you get to spend your days laughing, singing, smiling, and making a difference? It's definitely a fun job, however it is challenging. You must love children and want to spend your summer with them. Our staff is expected to work long hours and at the same time be caring, nurturing, excited, enthusiastic, dedicated, flexible, patient, happy and smiling! Remember, you're here for the kids! Their well being, safety and happiness are our first priority! Believe us when we say, there are many benefits from the hard work, commitment to the campers and dedication to the job!
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"…rewarding experience, priceless opportunity, life long memories,
life long friendships, feeling of self-gratification, best job anyone
could ask for!" -Laura, Ohio University
"I like the person I am when I'm at Camp." -
Julie, Dickinson University
"Hiram House is truly a unique place. You meet so many
amazing people - staff and campers - and learn so much
from every single one of them. Only at Hiram can you
watch kids from different backgrounds come together and
have the best summer of their life. I wouldn't have traded
it for anything!" - Tera, University of Louisville
"Hiram House has been like a summer home for me for
many years. The experiences I've been a part of and the
friendships I've made there are things that I will always
have with me. I've learned so much about children from
various backgrounds, people in general, and myself." -
Scott, The Ohio State University
"It's not just a learning experience, it' s a life experience!" -Brian,
University of Miami
"I have made wonderful friendships, learned a lot
from the kids and have memories that will last me a
lifetime….Thanks!" -Mary, Northwestern University
"Seeing the smiles on the kids faces is the most rewarding
part and knowing you made a difference." -Lee, Cleveland
State University
"Camp provided me with experiences I will never be
able to get anywhere else…Basically, it was a life-changing
experience and I wouldn't trade it for anything." -Hajnal,
Hiram College
"Camp was an experience of a lifetime…It broadened
my horizons and let me work with kids from a variety
of backgrounds. I felt like I was making an impact
on these kid's lives, and it made me happy to see the
smiles on their faces, and know that I was helping
them to have the time of their life." -Ashley, Miami
University in Ohio
Staff Positions Available for 2008
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
2008 Dates
| Pre-Camp Training* |
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| Directors, Unit
Leaders & Specialists : |
June 8 - June 9 |
| All Staff Members: |
June 10 - 13 |
| * all staff must attend
Pre-Camp Training |
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| Camp Season: |
| Summer Resident Camp |
June 15-August 2 |
| Summer Day & Jr. Day Camp |
June 16-August 2 |
Summer Campers:
Resident Camp: boys and girls ages 6 - 13 from the greater Cleveland area
Day Camp: boys and girls ages 6 - 11 from Cleveland's east side suburbs
Junior Day Camp: boys and girls ages 5 and 6 from Cleveland's east side suburbs
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Available Staff Positions & Salaries:
Resident, Day and Junior Day COUNSELORS are responsible
for directly supervising a group of 6 - 10 campers, planning daily activities,
and actively participating in and encouraging a rewarding camp experience.
Minimum Salary: $170 - $230/week
Resident UNIT LEADERS are responsible for ensuring the
safety and well being of the 20 - 25 campers in their unit. They plan unit
activities and they are a counselor's primary resource for information, direction,
and help in working with campers. They must continually monitor camper/staff
activity, ensure positive morale, and submit to the Program staff various written
reports as requested. Must be 21 years old to apply.
Minimum Salary: $260/week
Resident SPECIALISTS include Archery, Arts and Crafts, Boating,
Climbing Wall, Low Ropes, Nature, Performing Arts, Survival Skills, Team
Challenge, Sustainable Farming & Animal
Education, and Western Horsemanship instructors. These individuals must
have experience in their area. They work with all campers (Resident, Day and
Junior Day) as they teach and lead activities in their specialist area. They
live with campers, counselors, and unit leaders in cabins or tents and are expected
to participate in all unit activities as well as play a vital role in the life
of a unit.
Minimum Salary: $255/week
Resident WATERFRONT DIRECTOR must have training, certification and experience in waterfront activities and management. Current WSI, life guarding, First Aid and CPR cards are needed. Must be at least 21 years old to apply.
Salary: Negotiable
LIFE GUARDS must have training and certification. Current life guarding, First Aid and CPR cards are needed. May commute daily, however we would prefer to hire life guards who will stay in residence.
Minimum Salary: commuter: $225/week; resident: $255/week
NURSE must be a registered nurse, licensed in the State of Ohio with experience in pediatrics, working with children, or in a camp setting. Must have current CPR and First Aid certification. Must be at least 21 years old to apply.
Salary: Negotiable
ASSISTANT NURSE must be a nursing student, medical student or an EMT with experience or the desire to work with children. Must have current CPR and First Aid certification.
Salary: Negotiable
DAY CAMP DIRECTOR/JUNIOR DAY CAMP DIRECTOR: At least 2 years of camping experience as well as college or related work experience. Must be at least 21 years old to apply.
Salary: Negotiable
RESIDENT CAMP ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: At least
2 years of camping experience as well as college or related work experience.
Must be at least 21 years old to apply.
Salary: Negotiable
INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE, please inquire!!!
Calling All Former Staff & campers!
New Alumni Association Forms
(click to read more)
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