CONTACT PERSONS:
Shauna Parkinson, Program Director
Beverly Horrigan, Office Manager

2007 EMPLOYMENT DATES:
May 1 - June 17: Outdoor Education
June 18 - June 22: Pre-camp Staff Training (Mandatory for all staff)
June 24 - August 10: General Camp
August 12 - 17: Camp EAGR & Sports Camp
August 19 - 24: Weona Wranglers Camp
August 19 - October 15:Outdoor Education

ABOUT WEONA:
Camp Weona is owned and operated by YMCA Buffalo Niagara. Founded in 1897, it has a long and rich history. It's located outside of Warsaw about an hour from Buffalo or Rochester, nestled in 1,000 acres of hardwood and pine forests. Weona has 35 miles of picturesque hiking trails, babbling brooks, and a charming century old barn. It is the ideal setting for hands-on fun, adventure, and learning.

Campers enjoy canoeing and fishing in our lakes, exploring the Pink Forest, hiking through Maple Run, and up to the Hollow Tree. They develop self-confidence and commitment as they are thrilled by our world-class adventure ropes course and our exciting horseback riding program. Teamwork and sports skills develop as they play on the high meadow athletic fields and swim in the heated pool. An appreciation of the outdoors is learned through nature activities. Pride and creativity are expressed through drama, song, sailing/kayaking, mountain biking and craft. But most importantly, they will end their stay at Camp Weona with fond memories and friendships that will last a lifetime. The camp employs about 50 staff serving 170 children per session.

PROGRAM:
Weona is a co-ed group work camp where 8 - 12 campers of the same age and two counselors live together and attend all regular daily activities as a group. All program staff will be given a cabin group to live with and support. This family-style living emphasizes cooperation, self-esteem, success, and personal growth in a safe and nurturing environment. Campers entering Grades 1-10 attend Weona in one week and two week sessions and during this time they participate in all Camp Weona activities. YMCA Camp Weona is an American Camping Association accredited camp.

Weona functions as an Outdoor Education Center both before and after summer camp. School, church, family and corporate groups utilize Weona's facilities and program for trips of all kinds. In a year Camp Weona will see over 4,000 people in its Outdoor Education Program.

JOB DECRIPTIONS

SENIOR COUNSELORS: (15) Must be at least 18 years old. Responsible for supervision, guidance, leadership, health and safety of a group of campers. Counselors live with the campers and plan and participate in all activities with the group. Also responsible for supervising a Junior Counselor and leading Evening Skills Track activities.
Salary Range: $1,200- $1,500
8 Weeks

JUNIOR COUNSELORS: (10) Must be 17 years old. Assists the Senior Counselor in day- to-day camp program implementation and supervision of campers.
Salary Range: $900-$1,000
8 Weeks

ROPES COURSE DIRECTOR: (1) Must be at least 21 years old. Responsible for high ropes course, low ropes course and rock climbing program for campers and staff. This includes instruction, safety of participants, equipment ordering and storage, and supervision and training of Ropes Course Assistants. The director will also participate in Camp Weona's "adopt-a-cabin" program in which you live with and support a cabin group in all other general camp activities.
Salary Range: $1,900-$2,200
9 Weeks

ROPES COURSE ASSISTANTS: (2) Must be at least 18 years old. Responsible for assisting the Ropes Course Director in implementing ropes course program. Ropes course assistants will participate in Camp Weona's "Adopt a cabin" program in which you live with and support a cabin group in all other general camp activities.
Salary Range: $1,500-$1,800
9 Weeks

ARTS & CRAFTS DIRECTOR: (1) Must be at least 20 years old. Director is responsible for planning and implementing camp arts and crafts program including ceramics. The program will be creatively designed to challenge campers at various levels and various age groups. The Arts & Crafts Director will also participate in Camp Weona's "adopt-a-cabin" program in which you live with and support a cabin group in all other general camp activities.
Salary Range: $1,500-$1,800
9 Weeks

ARCHERY DIRECTOR: (1) Must be at least 20 years old. Director is responsible for planning and implementing camp's archery program. The program will be creatively designed to challenge campers at various skill levels and ages while emphasizing technique and safety. The Archery Director will also participate in Camp Weona's "adopt-a-cabin" program in which you live with and support a cabin group in all other general camp activities.
Salary Range: $1,500-$1,800
9 Weeks

AQUATICS DIRECTOR: (1) Must be at least 21 years old. Responsible for all phases of aquatic program for campers and staff including lessons, safety, and special events. The Aquatics Director is responsible for the pool facilities and supervision of Aquatics Assistants. The Aquatics Director will participate in Camp Weona's "adopt-a-cabin" program in which you live with and support a cabin group in all other general camp activities. Must hold current Lifeguard, WSI, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED and Oxygen Administration certifications.
Salary Range: $2,200-$2,500
9 Weeks

AQUATICS ASSISTANT: (2) Must be at least 18 years old. Assistants are responsible for implementation of all phases of aquatics program for campers and staff including safety, instruction, cleanliness and maintenance of the pool and surrounding area. Aquatics Assistants will also participate in Camp Weona's "adopt-a-cabin" program in which you live with and support a cabin group in all other general camp activities. Must hold current Lifeguard, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED and Oxygen Administration certifications.
Salary Range: $1,500-$1,800
9 Weeks

MOUNTAIN BIKING DIRECTOR: (1) Must be at least 18 years old. Responsible for development and implementation of the camp mountain biking program including planning, age appropriate lessons, safety of all participants, care of bikes, and maintenance of bikes. The Director will also participate in Camp Weona's "adopt-a-cabin" program in which you live with and support a cabin group in all other general camp activities.
Salary Range: $1,500-$1,800
9 Weeks

EQUESTRIAN DIRECTOR: (1) Must be at least 21 years old. Responsible for development and implementation of the camp horseback riding program including planning and teaching age appropriate lessons, safety of all participants, supervision of Equestrian Assistants, care of horses, and participation in special camp programs. The Director will also participate in Camp Weona's "adopt-a-cabin" program in which you live with and support a cabin group in all other general camp activities.
Salary Range: $2,500-$2,800
10 Weeks

EQUESTRIAN ASSISTANT: (2) Must be 18 years old. Responsible for assisting the Equestrian Director with the implementation of the horseback program and the care and feeding of the horses. Equestrian Assistants will participate in Camp Weona's "adopt-a-cabin" program in which you live with and support a cabin group in all other general camp activities.
Salary Range: $1,600 - $1,900
10 Weeks

NATURE DIRECTOR: (1) Must be at least 20 years old. Director is responsible for planning and implementing camp's nature programs. Programs will be designed to teach respect and stewardship toward our natural surroundings, emphasizing "Leave No Trace" methods. Campers at all levels will develop a sense of greater awareness through this program. The Nature Director will also participate in Camp Weona's "adopt-a-cabin" program in which you live with and support a cabin group in all other general camp activities.
Salary Range: $1,500-$1,800
9 weeks

UNIT LEADER: (3) Responsible for providing supervision and organization to camp units and assisting the Program Director with the day-to-day operation of resident camp. Prior resident camp experience needed. A senior staff position.
Salary Range: $1,800-$2,000
8 weeks

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