The BEST Summer Ever

Date*

Name (first and last)*

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Present Address*

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Cell Phone/Home phone*

Email*

Were you employed at Illahee during the 2021 Summer season?*

Yes
No

What is your preferred method of communication?

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Phone
Email
Other

Please share how you prefer to communicate.

Age

Date of Birth*

Drivers License Number and State issued

Facebook/Instagram/Other profile name - We do a lot of communicating through social media. Please let us know how to find you!*

How did you hear about Illahee?*

Which friend told you about Illahee?*

What type of position are you seeking?*

Which of the following areas are you interested in? (You may check more than one session by holding down the "ctrl" key while clicking.)*

Which "other" area are you interested in?

What is your availability?

Camp dates, including pre-camp trainings and orientation are from May 30th - August 12th, 2022. Please check your availability below (You may check more than one session by holding down the "ctrl" key while clicking. Priority is given to applicants who can work the entire summer).

The 2022 season opens on Sunday, June 5th and ends on Friday, August 12th. Priority is given to staff available for the full season. What dates are you available to work?*

What days of the week are you available to work?*

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Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

What hours are you available?*

Do you have reliable personal transportation?*

Yes
No

Education and Experience

College or High School*

Year in School or Highest degree earned*

Major

Present Occupation, if working.

Do you have any previous camp experience?

Yes
No

Please tell us where and when and in what capacity (i.e.camper or staff)

Employment Experience - List most recent first and click the button to the right to add more rows)*

Type of Work	Employer	Supervisor	Phone	Email	Dates

Have you ever been terminated from employment?*

Yes
No

Please provide the dates and circumstances.*

References - Please list 3 people (other than employers listed above and other than family members) who can make a statement regarding your current work experience, character and ability. Give complete mailing address, email address and phone number as these references will be checked by email, snail mail or phone. (Click the button after phone number to the right to add more rows.)*

Name	Position/Relationship to you	Address	City/State	Zip	Email	Phone Number

References - Much can change in a year! Please list 1-2 people (other than employers listed above and other than family members) who can make a statement regarding your current character and ability to succeed in this job. Ideally this would be someone with whom you have had interaction with during the past six-twelve months.*

Name	Position/Relationship to you	Address	City/State	Zip	Email	Phone Number

Health Information

Please list any special conditions or limitations, mental or physical, that might impact your ability to perform the job for which you are applying:*

Please explain

Do you have any special dietary restrictions? If so, please describe:

Activities at Camp

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

Tell us about your skills and interests!

I have experience teaching or participating in the following activities at camp or elsewhere:

I could, or would be willing to, serve as head instructor of one or more of the following activities:

Of the activities listed above, which three would you be most excited to teach or learn to teach?

As a non-cabin staff member, I am interested in the following position offered at Illahee.

What position are you seeking?

What area of the Arts are you interested in leading?

Ceramics
Fiber Arts
General Arts and Crafts
Painting
Woodworking

What area of the Equestrian Field are you hoping to work?

Riding Instruction
Horse Care
Management

Please detail your qualifications and experience in the area you chose.*

If needed, I also have interest in the following activity areas:

Do you have a lifeguard certification?*

Yes
No
I am interested in becoming lifeguard certified

List other current certifications that you hold.*

As you consider being a cabin counselor, with what age group do you think you would be most effective?*

7-9 year olds
10-12 year olds
13-15 year olds
no preference

What is your religious affiliation and are you active within?

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.

Which of the above qualities do you feel best describes you? Why?*

Which of the above qualities would you like to improve and why?*

What contributions do you feel you made to the Illahee community last summer?*

What areas of staff life proved more difficult than you expected?*

We want you to thrive as a staff member. How can we further help you be successful in the cabin, in activities or in the broader community?

Working as a camp counselor is incredibly rewarding and yet it can be hard at times. How do you feel these qualities will support your work as a counselor at Illahee?*

Why are you choosing to apply to work at a summer camp? Why, specifically, are you applying to Illahee?*

Based on the qualities that YOU feel are essential to the job you are seeking, what makes you stand apart from other qualified applicants?*

What ideas do you have the make 2022 a healthy and fun summer?*