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Summer staff Positions 

It's never too early to start thinking about next summer.  We are looking for persons with a Christian Faith to share who are interested in working with children for 8 weeks during the summer.  Pay starts at $250.00 per week plus meals and housing.  Applicants should be 18 years or older.    The Presbyterian Center at Holmes is located 55 miles north of New York City, within 10 minutes from the train stop into the city.  We are in the beautiful Putnam Highlands on 550 acres, with 4 lakes. 

Your commitment would be from mid- June through the second week of August.

Are you or someone you know looking for a rewarding summer ministry opportunity?  Are you at least 18 years old and one year out of high school?  Then we have a great opportunity for you!  We are looking for a quality, dedicated, Christian staff.  Come for a fun, faith filled summer experience serving children and youth creating memories that will last a lifetime!   

We are looking for young adults and adults who:

Have a strong Christian Faith to share                                            

Are interested in working with children  

Work well with children                                                                        

Are interested in a summer of mission work

Are interested in developing Christian leadership skills

There are opportunities for service and learning in the following job categories:

group counselors - who live with campers, help develop weekly schedule of activities and lead Christian Growth of camper groups.

waterfront staff - to provide general swim supervision, swimming lessons, and boating and canoeing supervision on our three lakes.  This waterfront staff needs to have Lifeguard Certification (we can provide training for strong swimmers).  Additional responsibilities will include rainy day activities, participation in Bible study, meals and evening program.

program specialists - persons with special skills in the following areas who can provide Christian leadership to camper groups.  Additional responsibilities will include rainy day activities, participation in Bible Study, meals and evening program.

arts & crafts - develop and lead arts and craft lessons that are appropriate to age levels of campers and complement the Christian Education theme of camp sessions and interest campers.

Bakery - Cookout Resource Person – use recipes from here and around the world to teach basic cooking skills and community building both in the kitchen and over an open fire.  Resource camper groups in preparation for cookouts through out the week.

Environmental Educator – develop and lead nature lessons with camper groups enabling them to discover the diversity of God’s creation in our camp surroundings.

Hike Leader - Camp Out Resource Person - resource camper group hikes on the Appalachian Trail (near camp) and provide support for group camp outs at camp.

Challenge Course/Initiative Course Staff - lead groups through low and high ropes courses and to debrief with groups to integrate learning’s into the Christian Education theme.

If you or someone you know is interested in this great opportunity, please contact Robin Garzoni, Program Director by email at robing@holmescamp.org or by phone at (845)878-3741

Volunteers are always welcomed

We are looking for volunteers to help us instruct in our Aquatics Safety School and Staff Training.  If you, or someone you know, is an American Red Cross instructor in First Aid, CPR or Lifeguarding, we would love to include them on our training team in late June and early July next summer.       

Call 845-878-6383 or email Holmes@holmescamp.org.      

The staff application forms can be reached by the button at the top.
 

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