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SUMMER STUDENT JOBS<br />
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Positions: Summer Camp Counsellor<br />
Type: summer jobs / summer student positions<br />
Includes: paid training, transportation, meals and accommodation (see below)<br />
Organization: Echo Pond Summer Camp<br />
Location: Salmonier Line, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland (with overnight accom.)<br />
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Echo Pond Summer Camp/Environmental Education Commission is seeking four enthusiastic and responsible Camp Counsellors (one with lifeguard certification) for the 2019 season, from July 8th - August 23rd, with paid training taking place in late June or early July depending on staff availability.<br />
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Echo Pond is a nature camp that takes place about 1 hour 15 minutes from St. John’s in the Avalon Peninsula's beautiful 'Fog Forest' at the Brother Brennan Environmental Education Centre. Camp Counsellors will be part of a dynamic team, focused on providing positive outdoor experiences for a diverse group of children and teens, age 7-16. Camps range from 3-5 days and are overnight. The Echo Pond program is designed using principles of Experiential and Earth Education.<br />
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The ideal candidate:<br />
• Enjoys working with kids<br />
• Has an interest and knowledge in ecology, sustainability and the environment (university or college courses in a related field would be an asset)<br />
• Enjoys being active and spending time outdoors (experience and training in canoeing, outdoor skills, and gardening would all be assets)<br />
• Works well in a team environment<br />
• Is adaptable, motivated and caring<br />
• Must complete First Aid and CPR certification before the start of camp<br />
• One of these positions will also require lifeguard certification<br />
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Other camp counsellor skills that would be beneficial for these positions, include an ability to: do simple theatre; play a musical instrument or lead campfire songs; teach yoga and meditation; and lead arts and crafts sessions. If you have another skill that you think would be a great contribution to camp, please let us know on your cover letter.<br />
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We will provide:<br />
• Paid training<br />
• Transportation to and from St. John's<br />
• Meals and accommodation, during time at camp<br />
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Camp Counsellors will be paid for 285-290 hours over the course of the summer, 40 of which will be paid at overtime rate. Wage will be $12-$13 per hour ($18-$19.50 overtime).<br />
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Resumes and cover letters should be emailed to: <br />
echopondjobs@gmail.com<br />
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They should be received no later than Friday, March 15, 2019.<br />
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Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible!<br />
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You can find out more about Echo Pond Summer Camp on echopondsummercamp.ca<br />
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Please email us if you have further questions!<br />
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Summer Camps in Canada / Camps d'été au Canada<br />
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Outdoor & Environmental Education - orgs, schools, links, resources<br />
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Environmental Ed: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_education" title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_education">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_education</a><br />
Orgs., schools & links: <a href="http://planetfriendly.net/learn.html#ee" title="http://planetfriendly.net/learn.html#ee">http://planetfriendly.net/learn.html#ee</a><br />
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Council of Outdoor Educators of Ontario (COEO) <a href="http://www.coeo.org/" title="http://www.coeo.org/">http://www.coeo.org/</a><br />
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Organizations & Resources<br />
* Take Me Outside <a href="http://takemeoutside.ca/" title="http://takemeoutside.ca/">http://takemeoutside.ca/</a><br />
* Child and Nature Alliance <a href="http://www.childnature.ca" title="http://www.childnature.ca">http://www.childnature.ca</a><br />
* Nature Child Reunion <a href="http://naturechildreunion.ca" title="http://naturechildreunion.ca">http://naturechildreunion.ca</a><br />
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Nature Deficit Disorder - "a range of current child health issues arising from a lifestyle <br />
that focuses on screen time rather than outdoor exploration"<br />
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News: <a href="http://news.google.com/news?q=%22nature+deficit+disorder%22" title="http://news.google.com/news?q=%22nature+deficit+disorder%22">http://news.google.com/news?q=%22nature+deficit+disorder%22</a><br />
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Last Child in the Woods<br />
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Richard Louv <a href="http://richardlouv.com/" title="http://richardlouv.com/">http://richardlouv.com/</a><br />
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