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A counselor demonstrates a project for a camper Summer Art Camp Counselors

Camp Counselor Application

  • State and federal criminal history background checks are required for all paid HCAC camp staff. HCAC will arrange for background checks after selecting prospective staff.

  • Counselors must be at least age 18 by June 15, 2025.
  • Paid counselors must be able to work a full shift (full-time shifts, Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm; part-time shifts, Monday-Friday 2pm-6pm) and commit to at least one full camp session. Preference may be given to applicants who have worked at HCAC before and/or who can work more rather than less. Accepted counselors must attend a full camp Zoom training in the evening on Wednesday, June 19 and an in-person staff ​​​​​training during the day on Friday, June 21.


    Availability

    Please indicate your preference for a full- or half-day schedule, and then check ALL sessions/time frames you are available to work.

  • Do you prefer a full-day or half-day schedule?
  • Please list ALL conflicts from June 23 until August 22 (as they apply to your availability). If asked to work, you will be expected to be available for training and during the sessions indicated. No conflicts will be honored that are not listed on this form.

  • Please tell us about any camp, babysitting, retreat, or other experience working with children.
  • Why you are interested in working for HCAC’s Summer Camp?
  • Please list up to four most recent work or volunteer experiences. Use the + sign to add additional rows.
    EmployerPositionSupervisorTelephoneDates of Employment 
  • Please list the school(s) you have attended or currently attend. Use the + sign to add additional rows.
    Middle/High School/CollegeYears AttendedLast grade/year of study 
  • Please list the names and phone numbers of three adult non-relatives (such as teachers, employers, and family friends) who have known you for at least one year who are willing to serve as references. Use the + sign to add additional rows.
    NameRelationshipEmail address 
  • Max. file size: 50 MB.
    Resume attachments are encouraged; however, the application must be completely filled out, with or without a resume.