Junior Counselor

Skills and Illahee Activities
Listed below are most of the activities offered to campers at Illahee. Please check the appropriate box those activities that (A) you have taught before, at camp or elsewhere (B) you would like to teach or (C) you could, or would be willing to, serve as head instructor.
I have taught the following activities at camp or elsewhere*
I would like to teach the following activities at camp.*
Of the activities listed above, which three would you be most excited to teach or learn to teach?*
Do you hold a lifeguard or WSI certification?*
- Yes, Lifegaurd
- Yes, WSI
- Neither
- I am interested in becoming lifeguard certified
Please check your preference for camper age.*
- Yes, 7-9
- Yes, 10-12
- Yes, 13-15
- Yes, no preference

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A Little More About You
The following personal qualities contribute greatly to the success of an Illahee staff member: patience, grit/stamina, flexibility, confidence, initiative, positive attitude, high morals, humility and tolerance. With these traits in mind, please answer the following questions.
Of these qualities, which THREE do you feel best describe you?
What personal strengths do you feel you can contribute to the Illahee community?
What areas can you imagine needing extra support with if hired as a JC?
Why are you applying to return to camp as a Junior Counselor?
What qualities do YOU feel are most important in a camp counselor? Tell about a counselor you looked up to. Why did you admire this individual?
Describe a time that you had to do something that was especially difficult or challenging. How did you handle it? What did you learn in the process?
Important Guidelines for Illahee Counselors
Smoking/Vaping (Juuling) are not permitted.
I have read and can adhere to this policy.
The use of any controlled substance is absolutely prohibited while you are a staff member at Illahee.
I have read and can adhere to this policy.
Consumption of alcoholic beverages by minors (under 21) while employed by Camp Illahee is prohibited and would jeopardize employment. Absolutely NO alcoholic beverages may be brought into camp and no one may return to camp under the influence.
I have read and can adhere to this policy.
Visible body piercings (other than ears), tattoos, and extreme hair coloring/cutting may not be permitted during the camp season.
I have read and can agree to this policy.
Describe the location of any piercings or tattoos:
Social Networking Sites should be kept G-rated and must not include pictures or videos of campers.
I have read and can adhere to this policy.
During time off JCs may only leave camp with designated JC mom or camp director, unless given special permission by director, Additionally, JCs should not bring a car to camp unless pre-arranged with director.
I have read and can adhere to this policy.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been accused of or convicted of sexual or physical abuse of a minor?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, please provide the date and circumstances.
As a Junior Counselor, you will be giving up a great deal of privacy and comfort, working long and demanding hours, adhering to camp policies which may be limiting (time off, curfews, lack of privacy, limited cell phone use, no smoking, vaping or alcohol use, etc.)
I have read and can adhere to this policy.
I authorize investigation of all statements herein and release the camp and all others from liability in connection with same. I understand that, if employed, I will be an at-will employee and that any agreement to the contrary must be in writing and signed by the director of the camp. I also understand that untrue, misleading, or omitted information herein may result in dismissal, regardless of the time of discovery by the camp.*
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Skills and Illahee Activities

A Little More About You

Important Guidelines for Illahee Counselors

Instructional Swimming
Diving
Synchronized swimming
Forward Riding
Hunt Seat Riding
Dressage
Western or Pleasure Riding
Jumping
Vaulting (on a horse or barrel)
Riflery
Archery
Whitewater Kayaking
Lake Kayaking
Canoeing
Indoor Wall Climbing
Rock Site Management
Lead Climbing
Ropes Course Management
Hiking
Orienteering
First Aid Instruction
Camping Skills
Gymnastics
Aerobics
Yoga
Dance (modern/jazz)
Basketball
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Running Club
Soccer
Sports Unlimited (teamsports)
Tennis
Pickleball
General Arts and Crafts
Ceramics
Painting
Woodworking
Fiber Arts (weaving, knitting, floor looms)
Sewing/needlecraft
Cooking
Dramatics (directing plays/behind-the-scenes)
Puppetry
Nature
Gardening
Faith and Fellowship
Music – Instrument
Music – Voice

Instructional Swimming
Diving
Synchronized swimming
Forward Riding
Hunt Seat Riding
Dressage
Western or Pleasure Riding
Jumping
Vaulting (on a horse or barrel)
Riflery
Whitewater Kayaking
Lake Kayaking
Canoeing
Indoor Wall Climbing
Rock Site Management
Lead Climbing
Ropes Course Management
Hiking
Orienteering
First Aid Instruction
Camping Skills
Gymnastics
Aerobics
Yoga
Dance (modern/jazz)
Basketball
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Sports Unlimited (teamsports)
Running Club
Tennis
Pickleball
General Arts and Crafts
Ceramics
Painting
Woodworking
Fiber Arts (weaving, knitting, floor looms)
Sewing/needlecraft
Cooking
Dramatics (directing plays/behind-the-scenes)
Puppetry
Nature
Gardening
Faith and Fellowship
Music – Instrument
Music – Voice