La Vida Adventure Camp
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Mission: to build character, a positive self-identity, and a commitment to serve and care for others.
I worked in the following areas: Adventure Counselor, Mountain Bike Activity Specialist, and Junior Counselor Program Director.
Adventure Counselor
Responsibilities
Activity Specialist: Mountain Biking
Responsibilities
Junior Counselor Program Director
Responsibilities:
I worked in the following areas: Adventure Counselor, Mountain Bike Activity Specialist, and Junior Counselor Program Director.
Adventure Counselor
Responsibilities
- Model strength of character, service, secure sense of identity, and positive relational skills for campers
- Group leadership and facilitation for small and large group activities
- Assist in skill instruction for ropes course elements, kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, and biking
- General care for the campers emotionally, physically, spiritually, socially, and mentally
- Translate the experience and help campers transfer new knowledge gained
- Provide initial intervention with campers and with any potential discipline issues
Activity Specialist: Mountain Biking
Responsibilities
- Run the activity safely and at an age appropriate level
- Maintain and care for the bikes
- Work to develop a curriculum which is safe, fun, adventurous, and fits with the mission of the camp
- Assist the program director in various support roles
Junior Counselor Program Director
Responsibilities:
- Assist in staff training activities as needed and run the junior counselor training program
- Develop relationships and supervise junior counselors, provide feedback, and support for junior counselors, and run group meetings
- Assist the camp director with logistical support as needed