Each hired employee will receive staff training, room & board, CPR and Basic First Aid certification training.

Supervisory activities include swimming, horseback riding, archery, hikes, team sports & games, canoeing, cookouts, sing-a-longs, and a lot of fun times. Get the practice you need to improve your sign techniques, child care skills, and possibly earn college credit hours while being a positive role model to youth.

Camp Lions of Illinois summer camp begins the Tuesday after Memorial Day and ends 11 weeks later. Employees must be available for entire period.

Make a Difference in a Child’s Life This Summer!
Employment applications and reference forms are available from:
Bruce Nelson, Outdoor and Retreat Ministries
200 Stam Street, Williams Bay, Wisconsin 53191
1-800-642-2267 or bruce@niccamp.org or www.niccamp.org

The Camp Lions program is sponsored by:
LIONS of ILLINOIS FOUNDATION
2418 Dekalb Ave., Sycamore, Illinois 60178
815-756-5633 V • 815-748-0987 FAX • 815-748-9088 TTY
Website: www.lionsofillinoisfoundation.org

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GOALS:

A: Individual Growth: To develop self-confidence; to satisfy the physical, psychological and emotional need for security; to teach self-reliance; to experience success; to maintain and extend physical, mental, and emotional fitness.

B: Socialization: To teach cooperation in a group; to involve individuals in decision-making; to provide learning opportunities for leadership and fellowship; to teach maintenance of individuality in a group; to understand and appreciate differences in individuals and groups; to involve individuals in problem-solving. To model and encourage appropriate social behavior between staff, campers, and develop and implement means to instill a respectful attitude toward others. To model and encourage respect of personal privacy, property, and physical, psychological, and emotional needs.

C: Skill Development: To provide learning opportunities such as: the safe acquisition of water skills, arts and crafts, nature & environment, recreation, and leisure-time use. To create a requirement of campers to learn housekeeping skills on both a personal basis and as a member of a group. To model appropriate use, storage, and maintenance of all equipment, tools, and devices used at camp and instill that knowledge to fellow staff and campers.

D: Environmental Awareness: To provide opportunities to understand individuals and society’s relationship to their environment; to provide opportunities to learn and participate in environmental projects to improve, protect, and promote a safe, clean environment. To model appropriate behavior & promote a clean and safe environment at camp.

E: Program Implementation: To develop and implement the camping program to Adults (age 18 and older) and Young children (7-9), preadolescent youth (10-13), adolescent youth (14-17) at the site where Camp Lions conducts it’s program. Be aware and encourage adaptation of activities to meet the needs of visually and hearing impaired campers; to encourage maximum participation in all program activities; to instruct, lead, or participate as a positive role model in program activities.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Is to the Camp Lions Program Director/Assistant Program Director. If problems arise that cannot be resolved by these staff final resolution will be made by the through the Executive Director of Outdoor and Retreat Ministries.

AVAILABILITY: Ten weeks beginning the Thursday after Memorial Day.


COMPENSATION: Pay based on position and experience. Counselors base is $240 per week.
Pay periods are on the 15th of the month and last day of the month. Compensation also includes, food, lodging, no fees for activities, and instruction/training in camp programs, First Aid Certification, and CPR Certification.



General Duties During Registration:

A: Greet each camper and family members and welcome them to Camp Lions.
• Introduce yourself;
• Give the camper a name tag to wear;
• Lead them to their quarters, offer assistance to get settled (tell them roommate names);
• Answer any questions (If you don’t know the answer say you will find out and do it!).

B: Inform the camper of the Policies and Procedures of Outdoor and Retreat Ministries and Camp Lions of Illinois:
• Behavior guidelines;
• Housekeeping expectations;
• Inquire if any special accommodations are requested by parent;
• Ask if parent/guardian has contact address and phone number, describe phone call policy.

C: Explain the daily camp schedule to your group

D: Check after last group member has arrived on if your group is comfortably settled.

E: Obtain any special medical, behavior, or accessibility notes from Registrar and get clarifications if needed. Keep notes in confidential file in a secure place.

General Duties During Camp:

A: To be the live-in/with counselor for the campers enrolled in the program in all environments
in which the Camp Lions program operates. Accept direction from supervisory staff,
interact positively with staff, and be a positive role model to campers.
B: To spend time with the campers every day. All staff are expected to take part in activities.
C: To be a positive role model for the campers and fellow staff members.
D: Be responsible for your camper group and aware of the general population needs & safety.
E: Maintain a positive attitude in all interactions with campers and fellow staff. Cooperate.
F: To be available and sensitive to the emotional and physical needs of the campers.
G: To make positive use of teachable moments instilling self-confidence.
H: To be an amicable person of authority- you are the adult model & supervisor, not a “buddy”.
I: To cheerfully abide by and cooperate with the policies of the Outdoor and Retreat Ministries
and the Camp Lions Program.
J: To fulfill assigned duties as needed.

General Duties on Exit Day:

A: Have camper ready when parent guardian comes!!
B: Have campers medicine, clothes, belongings, art, souvenirs, in bags tagged with their name.
C: Camper must assist with room clean up. Supervise to see done properly.
D: Have Campers in meeting area for pick-up at time assigned by Camp Director.
E: Be sure to allow camper time to say goodbyes to friends & staff.
F: Double check the room for lost/forgotten articles.
G: Entertain/supervise campers in pick-up area.
H: Have camper complete and submit their evaluation of Camp Lions of Illinois
I: Complete and submit your evaluations of campers, preferably the night before. Hand to the
Program Director yourself. Do Not Share or Allow Campers to View their friends reports.
J: If parent is late, stay with child until relieved by Program Director.

Check – in Tips: Make it easier on yourself-
• Observe closely when campers check in, look at their belongings and suggest labeling if valuable or fragile.

• Never let campers unpack without you present to observe. Be aware of any dangerous or inappropriate materials. Remove and send home if against policy and/or unsafe or inappropriate. If parent has left, give to camp Program Director to store until end of camp or to take proper action.

• Watch the parent/camper interaction for clues of dependency, development levels, and social skills. Ask gentle questions about skill levels and behavior techniques if in doubt. It may help you later if they start to show tendencies that create more work or discomfort for you or other campers.

• Don’t Be Nervous! The campers are here by choice on a fun trip, you should relax too!


Check – out Tips:
• Have camper and all belongings packed, including all camp art for home. Leave bags in room, have camper in lobby/central meeting area. If camper is missing personal belongings assist as time allows. Make a note of misplaced items and hand to Director.

• Ask Health Officer for meds before signing camper out. Make sure all meds and equipment are present.

• Never let camper leave without checking permission slip or conferring with Director when in doubt. It is better to have a disgruntled driver than a missing child!

• Never accept gifts from the family.

• Be prepared to give a brief description of behavior of camper & activities enjoyed. Ask if there are any questions.

• Immediately after all campers have left, meet with Director for instructions. Never leave camp before signing out with Director.

• If any damage is noticed during clean up notify the Director.

CLEAN UP, PACKING SUPPLIES, AND JOBS AS ASSIGNED, TO CLOSE A CAMP ARE SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES AMONG ALL STAFF.

CAMP LIONS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND AND DEVELOP SKILLS FOR THE WHOLE LIFE. IT IS A CHANCE TO BE CHALLENGED, AND GROW STRONGER, MORE CONFIDENT, SELF-RELIANT, AND HAVE FUN DOING SO.

Specific Duties - Camp Counselor:

In general, a camp counselor provides basic positive role modeling for campers, general supervision of campers in all camp activities as needed, assists and instructs campers in camp activities, supervises the general welfare of the campers, and works to provide a safe positive environment for campers and co-workers.

Specific Duties:

Be the live-in counselor for deaf/hard of hearing and blind/visually impaired campers;

Provide safe supervision of campers in program,

Provide instruction and/or assistance in program activities as needed,

Provide direct care to campers as needed,

Act as positive role model,

Maintain an appropriate relationship toward campers and other staff,

Complete duties as assigned by the Lions Camp Director,

Work in a spirit of positive cooperation and respect with other staff,

Maintain daily records of unusual events, & injuries of campers,

Submit an evaluation of each camper assigned to supervise at the conclusion of each camp session,

Submit a review of camp program on last day of season to Lions Camp Director/Executive Director ORM,

Abide by the policies and guidelines of Outdoor and Retreat Ministries, Camp Lions and the Lions of Illinois Foundation.

Staff Role of Camp Counselor:

Counselors are the direct supervisors of campers, providing the basic instruction, observation, and leadership required to safely enjoy camp. Camp Counselors are directly responsible to the Lions Camp Director. If in cases of dispute, or the Lions Camp Director cannot be approached or reached, the Counselor is to report to the Assistant Director.

Expected Behavior for All Staff:

These behaviors will result in disciplinary actions by either the Lions Camp Director and or the Executive Director of ORM:

Inappropriate sexual or physical behaviors toward staff or campers;
Theft;
Refusal of duties without just cause;
Purposefully damaging property;
Use of alcohol & illegal drugs;
Failure of Random Drug Testing or refusal to take random drug testing when selected;
Any form of abuse, including but not limited to: verbal, sexual, physical aggression, or willful neglect directed at a camper or fellow staff;
Failure to report on time, unless just cause is provided;
Possession of weapons;
Possession of pornography;
Inappropriate use of the internet.

Disciplinary actions:

We know our staff is deeply dedicated to work with children and adults with disabilities and will attempt to perform to their best ability. However, on occasion redirection and disciplinary actions may be used.

Camp Staff will be given disciplinary actions following these steps:

1. Verbal Warning- is given directly by Lions Camp Director, if necessary.
2. Written Warning- is given directly by Lions Camp Director. An action report is submitted to Executive Director of ORM for inclusion in employment file. Opportunity to respond in either written or verbal form is given to employee.
3. Dismissal from duties – Lions Camp Director will dismiss after consulting with Executive Director of ORM.
4. All employees will be given appropriate opportunity to discuss and respond to all actions.

Special note- Illinois employment law is based on the practice of “At Will Employment”, referring to the right of the employer to terminate employment at will.

Grievances or Requests:
1. First make any and all grievances and/ or requests to the Lions Camp Director for resolution. If staff are uncomfortable reporting to the Lions Camp Director, contact the Executive Director of ORM for assistance. It is important to remember that no grievance is too small if it affects your ability to perform your duties. No negative action is taken toward any employee for taking these actions.

Relationships between Staff
Camp Lions is a place of friendships. Dating relationships may begin after the last day of the summer program. Public displays of affection between staff (i.e. kissing, holding hands, using terms of endearment) are also discouraged. Conduct deemed unbecoming is grounds for dismissal.

Camp Lions Schedule for 2010