Peace Camp Staff Opportunities
Intern (18+)
Interning with Peace Camp will require the minimum commitment of 2 weeks, and preferably the ability to participate in all 6 summer camps in the DC/MD/VA area taking place from late July to late August, summer 2020. Main responsibilities will include leading or co-leading a group of campers, as a team leader would do, as well as helping behind the scenes with organization, administration, and the possibility of participating in other LFFP programs, such as at the McKenna Center (homeless shelter in DC), Alexandria Prison, and various workshops. Interns may apply as volunteers or arrange class credit with their college or university. This experience would be valuable in particular to future teachers, social workers, child psychologists, and those interested in pursuing degrees in education or peace studies.
Requirements: Be enrolled at an accredited college or university, and have similar experience in caring for children. Apply to be an intern by clicking here.
Interning with Peace Camp will require the minimum commitment of 2 weeks, and preferably the ability to participate in all 6 summer camps in the DC/MD/VA area taking place from late July to late August, summer 2020. Main responsibilities will include leading or co-leading a group of campers, as a team leader would do, as well as helping behind the scenes with organization, administration, and the possibility of participating in other LFFP programs, such as at the McKenna Center (homeless shelter in DC), Alexandria Prison, and various workshops. Interns may apply as volunteers or arrange class credit with their college or university. This experience would be valuable in particular to future teachers, social workers, child psychologists, and those interested in pursuing degrees in education or peace studies.
Requirements: Be enrolled at an accredited college or university, and have similar experience in caring for children. Apply to be an intern by clicking here.
Junior Counselor (15-17)
Junior Counselors (JCs) help Counselors and Team Leads guide a group of 10-14 campers during their day, rotating through activities such as art, games, yoga, nature, and more. JCs get the chance to work one-on-one with campers and build strong relationships with the children in their group. JCs should be enthusiastic, compassionate, understanding, inclusive, creative, work well with others, and be willing to learn from mistakes.
Requirements: One year as LFFP Counselor-in-Training or similar experience in caring for children. Apply to be a Junior Counselor by clicking here.
Junior Counselors (JCs) help Counselors and Team Leads guide a group of 10-14 campers during their day, rotating through activities such as art, games, yoga, nature, and more. JCs get the chance to work one-on-one with campers and build strong relationships with the children in their group. JCs should be enthusiastic, compassionate, understanding, inclusive, creative, work well with others, and be willing to learn from mistakes.
Requirements: One year as LFFP Counselor-in-Training or similar experience in caring for children. Apply to be a Junior Counselor by clicking here.
Counselor (18+)
Under the supervision of their Team Lead, Counselors help lead groups of 10-14 campers during their day rotating through activities such as art, games, yoga, nature, and more. Counselors often lead group projects and can help suggest daily lesson plans. Counselors should be responsible, compassionate, patient, creative, energetic, and work well with others.
Requirements: One year as LFFP Junior Counselor or similar experience in caring for children. Apply to be a Counselor by clicking here.
Under the supervision of their Team Lead, Counselors help lead groups of 10-14 campers during their day rotating through activities such as art, games, yoga, nature, and more. Counselors often lead group projects and can help suggest daily lesson plans. Counselors should be responsible, compassionate, patient, creative, energetic, and work well with others.
Requirements: One year as LFFP Junior Counselor or similar experience in caring for children. Apply to be a Counselor by clicking here.
Team Lead (18+)
Under the supervision of their Team Lead, Counselors help lead groups of 10-14 campers during their day rotating through activities such as art, games, yoga, nature, and more. Counselors often lead group projects and can help suggest daily lesson plans. Counselors should be responsible, compassionate, patient, creative, energetic, and work well with others.
Requirements: Two years as LFFP Counselor or similar experience in caring for children. Apply to be a Team Lead by clicking here.
Under the supervision of their Team Lead, Counselors help lead groups of 10-14 campers during their day rotating through activities such as art, games, yoga, nature, and more. Counselors often lead group projects and can help suggest daily lesson plans. Counselors should be responsible, compassionate, patient, creative, energetic, and work well with others.
Requirements: Two years as LFFP Counselor or similar experience in caring for children. Apply to be a Team Lead by clicking here.
Art Counselor/Junior Counselor
Art Counselors and Junior Counselors are not assigned to small groups, but instead run the Art Station that all age groups rotate through. Art Counselors and Junior Counselors are responsible for explaining daily art projects to visiting small groups, guiding children through projects, and maintaining the art area in a clean and safe manner. Art Counselors can propose projects for the week to the Camp Director and Assistant Director prior to the start of camp and throughout the week as inspiration strikes. The Art Station is a fantastic opportunity for staff to share there creativity with campers. If interested in being assigned to the Art Station please indicate so on your application. Apply to be an Art Counselor/Junior Counselor by clicking here.
Art Counselors and Junior Counselors are not assigned to small groups, but instead run the Art Station that all age groups rotate through. Art Counselors and Junior Counselors are responsible for explaining daily art projects to visiting small groups, guiding children through projects, and maintaining the art area in a clean and safe manner. Art Counselors can propose projects for the week to the Camp Director and Assistant Director prior to the start of camp and throughout the week as inspiration strikes. The Art Station is a fantastic opportunity for staff to share there creativity with campers. If interested in being assigned to the Art Station please indicate so on your application. Apply to be an Art Counselor/Junior Counselor by clicking here.
Art Team Lead
The Art Team Lead will head the art activity station that campers rotate through each day. The Art Team Lead will be responsible for meeting with the Camp Coordinator and Camp director prior to the start of all camps to decide on the art projects, create art supply lists, and help with supply shopping. She or he will also be responsible for leading a small team of staff, delegating daily tasks, and ensuring the art space is cared for and cleaned daily. The Art Team Lead is expected to work at and travel to all of the campsites for sessions 1-5. The ideal candidate for this position will be creative and resourceful while incorporating the themes of camp into interesting and age appropriate projects for youth. Apply to be an Art Team Lead by clicking here.
The Art Team Lead will head the art activity station that campers rotate through each day. The Art Team Lead will be responsible for meeting with the Camp Coordinator and Camp director prior to the start of all camps to decide on the art projects, create art supply lists, and help with supply shopping. She or he will also be responsible for leading a small team of staff, delegating daily tasks, and ensuring the art space is cared for and cleaned daily. The Art Team Lead is expected to work at and travel to all of the campsites for sessions 1-5. The ideal candidate for this position will be creative and resourceful while incorporating the themes of camp into interesting and age appropriate projects for youth. Apply to be an Art Team Lead by clicking here.
Cooperative Games Counselor/Junior Counselor
Cooperative Games is where campers get the chance to learn win-win games where no one is loser and everyone learns to work together. Games Counselors and Junior Counselors are not assigned to small groups, but instead work in the Games Station that all age groups rotate through. Games Counselors and Junior Counselors are responsible for teaching and leading campers in a variety of games that are both athletic and non-competitive as well as promoting a positive and friendly attitude towards working and playing together. Games Counselors will get training prior to camp where they will learn our wide variety of win-win games. The Games Station is a fun opportunity for staff who love moving and have lots energy. If interested in being assigned to the Cooperative Games please indicate so on your application. Apply to be a Cooperative Games Counselor/Junior Counselor by clicking here.
Cooperative Games is where campers get the chance to learn win-win games where no one is loser and everyone learns to work together. Games Counselors and Junior Counselors are not assigned to small groups, but instead work in the Games Station that all age groups rotate through. Games Counselors and Junior Counselors are responsible for teaching and leading campers in a variety of games that are both athletic and non-competitive as well as promoting a positive and friendly attitude towards working and playing together. Games Counselors will get training prior to camp where they will learn our wide variety of win-win games. The Games Station is a fun opportunity for staff who love moving and have lots energy. If interested in being assigned to the Cooperative Games please indicate so on your application. Apply to be a Cooperative Games Counselor/Junior Counselor by clicking here.
Special Guest
Special Guests come to camp to share a specific talent, experience, or gift. Special Guests can either present to the whole camp during opening or closing circle for a short time period, or they can present to each group individually over the course of several hours. Past Special Guests presented drumming, dance, storytelling, cultural experiences, and gardening skills. If interested in being a special guest for any of our camps please e-mail peacecamp@lffp.org
Special Guests come to camp to share a specific talent, experience, or gift. Special Guests can either present to the whole camp during opening or closing circle for a short time period, or they can present to each group individually over the course of several hours. Past Special Guests presented drumming, dance, storytelling, cultural experiences, and gardening skills. If interested in being a special guest for any of our camps please e-mail peacecamp@lffp.org
