Liberty Lake Day Camp is seeking current 10th and 11th grade students to work as camp counselors and inclusion advocates at our 60-acre outdoor facility just over the bridge in NJ. Serving over 200 children from Center City Philly, with bus transportation from 20 locations, we have had difficulty finding staff to work and ride in on the bus with the campers. I’m not sure why this is- as we have more than enough staff in NJ and Lower Bucks- so I assume that it is simply a lack of familiarity as to the depth and impact of working at a camp like Liberty Lake. After the last year and a half of compromised living, schooling, and socializing- it is literally the best job out there for Summer 2021. Here’s why:
- Real human connection. Zoom and such are great, and they saved us in many ways . . . but they are not substitutes for real human connection. Making and strengthening friendships, working as a mentor to young people, and being mentored yourself — the essence of camp is in the human relationships we forge, which is something we are all craving at this moment.
- Reacquainting with nature. While society has been trapped indoors for the past year, the fact is that most of the world is outdoors. It is amazing and beautiful, and it fills our soul with happiness. From picture perfect days, to “liquid sunshine,” it’s real living — the way humans were meant to be. Our body yearns for it, and summer camp exists within it.
- Leadership boot camp. What’s been missing this past year from much of society? Real leadership. The kind of leadership that’s not taught in books, classrooms, or TedTalks, but real, hands-on leadership that you can only learn by being in charge of a group of children. Camp provides leadership experience that will elevate your game for the rest of your life — at home, in school, and in your career.
- Impact on the future. Ever feel like what you do has no impact on the world? Not at camp. You’ll immediately become an integral part in the development of the next generation — playing a critical role in the emotional well-being of campers who have been locked down for the better part of the past year. You can become a summer leader that mentors and guides young people into contributing members of society. As a youth development professional, you can make the world a better place, one camper at a time, many times each day!”
Working at Liberty Lake is not a high paying job, but it’s a job that teaches the life-skills that will help young people become successful in the 21st century: Communication, Collaboration, Work Ethic, Creativity, Critical Thinking. It’s also a seriously challenging job- Applicants looking for an easy summer job need not apply.
If you know of any young superstars- current 10th and 11th graders- who would be interested in this kind of opportunity, please forward them this Email with the attachment, and/or THIS LINK . We are down to our final dozen hires for the season (for a staff of over 250), and are looking specifically for young people in Center City. Thank you!