Camp Homeward Bound Staff Experience
To be a staff member at Camp Homeward Bound is to be a part of an incredible community of people from all over the country and the world who work together to change the lives of 300 children each summer. The Camp Homeward Bound staff takes on the mission of the Coalition for the Homeless in a unique way by providing homeless children with an experience they will never forget, an experience that could help to shift the course of each of their young lives.
Who works at Camp Homeward Bound?
Most of the counselors are college/university students or graduates. Some are from the New York City area and majority come from various states and countries around the world.
What is camp like for staff?
Working at Camp Homeward Bound is demanding but it is also most rewarding. Our camp is beautiful and rustic. Staff members lead and supervise campers closely 24 hours a day, sharing a platform tent, nestled in the woods, with their fellow counselors and an average of six campers.
Click here to see our beautiful site at Harriman State Park in Upstate New York.
Summer 2012 Schedule
Tuesday June 5th: Work Crew & Chef arrive
Friday June 8th: Coalition Volunteer Day ??
Saturday June 9th: Volunteer Day
Thursday June 14th: New Lifeguards arrive
Friday June 15th: Lifeguard Training begins
Sunday June 17th: Admin Staff, Kitchen Staff and Returning Lifeguards arrive
Tuesday June 19th: 2nd Nurse, Program Staff and Support Staff arrive
Wednesday June 21st: General Counselors Arrive
Session 1: Friday June 29th - Saturday July 14th
Tuesday July 17th: Staff In Service Training
Session 2: Wednesday July 18th - Thursday August 2nd
Sunday August 5th: Special Program Day
Session 3: Monday August 6th - Tuesday August 21st
Wednesday August 22nd: Staff Depart
Thursday August 23rd: Leadership Staff Depart
Sunday August 26th: Work Crew and Chef Depart
Positions Available
Counselors are the core of camp life. Counselors live with the campers, participate in activities with them, and ensure that each child's daily needs are met.
Activity Specialists lead variety of different activities: sports and fitness, biking, arts and crafts, dance, nature and outdoor living skills, music, computers, video production, photography, and cooking and nutrition. Activity Specialists also work directly with assigned camper groups when not leading their specific activities.
Lifeguards spend their days at the waterfront. They must have up-to-date lifeguard certification, including CPR and First Aid. Camp Homeward Bound can arrange for staff to be certified or re-certified in the beginning of the summer. Also, like Activity Specialists, Lifeguards work directly with assigned camper groups when on at the waterfront.
The Health Center Director and Nurse examine each child and work together to address all medical concerns of campers and staff throughout the season.
Support Staff do not work directly with children but ensure that camp runs smoothly. These positions include an Office Manager, Driver, Kitchen Assistants/Dishwashers, Maintenence Staff, and Laundry/Housekeeping Staff.
To fill out an on-line application form, click here.
To apply for a position with Camp Homeward Bound, click here to download our application form in PDF format.
In order to complete the application you will need to submit three (3) reference forms.
Please download the reference form in PDF format by clicking here.