Summer Opportunities 2011

The Rowdy Ridge Gang Camp is a summer camp program for adult women and their children, ages 1 to 17. The 2011 camp season will run from from Sunday, June 19th through Sunday, July, 31st. We are located in the San Gabriel Mountains (90 minutes north of Los Angeles). Women are graduates from substance abuse treatment programs and survivors of domestic violence who continue to participate, along with their children, in aftercare programs and support groups. This year, The Rowdy Ridge Gang Camp will serve approximately 500 campers over a seven-week period consisting of six camp sessions.

The goal of the camp is to provide a fun-filled, safe, memorable, and educational experience to these families. To achieve this we require a very caring and energetic staff dedicated to enriching the lives of these families. Working in a summer camp setting requires staff members who are team-players, creative, friendly, cooperative, hardworking, flexible, and responsible.

Salaried staff members are provided with room and board in addition to salary ($300/week). Program areas include: Arts & Crafts, Preschool, Music, Dance & Drama, Nature Study, Sports & Rec., and Swimming Pool/ Lifeguard*. Deadline for application: Friday, May 13, 2011.

Camp Schedule

2011 Summer Schedule coming soon.

Camp Positions

CABIN COUNSELORS

Supervise and take care of campers' daytime and nighttime living needs during their stay at camp. As a secondary function, counselors work in one of five programs, facilitate recreational activities and projects. Requires a close working relationship with other staff and campers, strong leadership and communication skills. Previous camp experience highly recommended, but not required.

LIFEGUARD

Lifeguards also serve as Cabin Counselors where they supervise and are directly responsible for the daily needs of campers and the safe management of the camp's swimming program including organized activity, special event coordination and open swim. Current Lifeguard and First Aid/CPR Certification from the American Red Cross (or equivalent) is required.

Employment Application

Click here for a downloadable application.
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