Available Positions at Camp Nakanawa
Want to be a part of something you can be proud of? We’re gearing up for another exciting summer of camp, and we’d love you to join us!
Most counselors at Camp Nakanawa have responsibilities in two main areas:
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1As a cabin counselor, living in a cabin with a group of 6 to 8 girls
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2Giving class instruction in one or more activities.
Nakanawa is divided into two main camps, Junior Camp – ages 8 to 12 and Senior Camp – ages 12 to 17, with separate staff and facilities. Intermediate Camp – ages 12-14 is a division of Senior Camp.
There are a variety of class activities offered to campers of which you can choose to teach or assist in class instruction based upon your own personal interests and talents.
Camp Activity Selection
Nature (JR only)
- Environmental Education
- Nature Crafts
- Identify Plants & Animals
Climbing
- Bouldering Wall (JR only)
- Climbing Wall-Zip Line
- Low Ropes Course
- Challenge Elements
Dance
- Aerobic (SR only)
- Modern (SR only)
- Tumbling/Mat Gymnastics (JR only)
Land Sports
- Tennis
- Archery
- Fencing (SR only)
- Field Games/Team Sports/Relays
- Golf (SR only)
- Riflery (SR only)
- Soccer (SR only)
- Softball (SR only)
- Table Tennis (SR only)
- Volleyball (SR only)
- Running (SR only)
Drama/Music
- Acting/ One Act Plays (SR only)
- Glee Club
- Director of Musical Production (2wk only)
- Director of Operetta Production (4wk JR)
- Hand Bells (SR only)
- Choir/Octet (SR only)
- Musical Instruments (specify)
- Tone Chimes (JR only)
- Costumes - Operetta (4wk JR)
Waterfront (LGT required)
- Canoeing (Basic & Blading)
- Canoeing (War Canoe)
- Diving
- Lifeguard Training (WSI required)
- Swimming (Form)
- Swimming (Endurance)
- Sailing (SR only)
Arts & Crafts
- General
- Painting/Drawing
- Textiles
- Ceramics/Pottery (SR only)
- Printing
Riding (arrive 6/6 if possible)
- Basic English Riding
- Grooming
- Ring Instruction
- Trail Riding
- Barn Management
Newsletter Editor
COMMITTEE POSITION
- Write Weekly Newsletter
- Turn into Senior Camp Office each Sunday Night
Outdoor Adventure (SR only)
- Basic Orienteering
- Hiking Etiquette
- Fire Building
- Knots
- Plant Identification
- Wilderness First Aid
Librarian (SR only)
COMMITTEE POSITION
- Catalog Books
- Promote Reading
- Promote Listening to Music
- Maintain/Upkeep Library
Dining Hall Hostess
PAID POSITION
- Manage Assistants
- Work with Kitchen Staff
- Monitor Dining Hall During Meals
- Set up Seating Charts
- Assist Campers/Couselors with diet needs
Nurse
PAID POSITION
- Provide First Aid Care
- Oversee Administration of Medications
- Monitor Health & Cleanliness Standards
- Organize Paperwork
- Maintian File Organization
Commissary/Mail
COMMITTEE POSITION
- Stocking Store
- Selling Items
- Organize Mail
- Distribute Mail
Photographer
COMMITTEE POSITION
- Take Pictures in both Junior & Senior Camps
- Post Pictures to Website
- Use Pictures on Promotional DVD
- Videography Skills Appreciated, but Not Required
Egypt Maintenance (arrive 6/9)
PAID POSITION
- Clean & Maintain Egypt (bath houses)
- Includes Main Egypt, Little Egypt (men's), Paradise & Pyramid
Office Assistant (arrive 5/31)
PAID POSITION
- Assist Digital Media Specialist in Main Office
- Organizational Skills
- Proof-Reading
- Computer Skills
- Secretarial Skills
Kitchen Staff (arrive 5/30)
PAID POSITION
- Prepare/Cook Food
- Cleaning/Maintenance of Kitchen & Dining Hall
- Wash Dishes & Cookware
- Unload Delivery Truck
- Stock Pantry, Coolers & Freezers
All activities and committees have notebooks with directions and guidelines. These are available upon arrival at Nakanawa. Counselors and Staff are welcome to arrive prior to Orientation and Heads of Activities are encouraged to do so.
We will give staff working BOTH SESSIONS first consideration.
REQUIRED ORIENTATION FOR ALL STAFF: 6/15-6/18, 2023.