We believe in the process of accreditation. Please contact Felecia for more information. FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We have two family camp sessions in 2014. CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED: Wilderness/Nature, Adventure, and more. Print (or view) Camp Profile for: YMCA Camp Benson, Visit Our Oasis Summer Day Camp Website847-858-0415james[AT]oasisdaycamp.com180Ridge AvenueWinnetka, Illinois 60093 SUMMER CAMP JOBS: We are always looking for great people to work at camp as bunk counselors and and activity instructors. The mentorship and care the counselors have with my kids, the fellowship with other fathers, hearing from someone further along in the parenthood journey, having time with your kid without the everyday distractions, and the overall emphasis Camp Highland places on spiritual growth through challenge & adventure for both the parent and child is invaluable. Bryson City, NC from $250 Limited course availability, book today! CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED: Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Adventure, Horses/Equestrian, Travel, Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, Theater, Swimming, Team Sports, and more. The second week youll be paired with a unit to lead daily camp activities. Our accreditation allows us to follow specific standards related to leader screening including use of application forms, reference checks, personal interviews, work history review, and background checks. Each day course costs $150 per person, and you can combine up to seven consecutive courses for a weeklong experience. You'll enjoy great food, teaching times outside under the stars, and lots of manly activities. Quest is designed so you can pick and choose what you would like to do. In addition to this certification, we carry extensive first aid kits on all of our programs that include antibiotics and epinephrine. The Center includes a state-of-the-art stables with an indoor air-conditioned classroom, trading post and a barn classroom along with an 80x160 indoor riding arena with an observation area. In addition to these traditional activities, Swift Nature Camp is so much more. CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Simply put, an SDP (staff development participant) is a student entering the 9th-12th grade in the fall of 2014. /* for phone maps */ Mary Morgan Lodge, a 12,000 square foot multi-level, air-conditioned dining hall and program center is the point where all campers gather for meals. Note: We recommend that sons be at least six years old for this event. If youre interested, contact us and well keep you posted on any upcoming dates.). /* for phone maps */ Life Action Camp is an outreach of Life Action Ministries. Monitor ongoing safety and provide education for co-instructor and participants 7. You can enjoy the entire weekend without spending anything beyond your camp fee. If you have two sons attending, the quantity should be "3". Visit Our Camp Tapawingo Website888-623-1237gsci[AT]girlscouts-gsci.org1452 Hickory Point RoadMetamora, Illinois 61548 .white_content { Dates of EmploymentJune through August seasonally - recommend early application. This low-key, serious drama is less about desperate thrills than digging deep to find inner strength. A brand new indoor climbing wall, covered pavilion, 250 seat amphitheater, and more make Camp Benson fun. BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Since 1959, Camp Ondessonk has provided children and children-at-heart the opportunity to experience first hand the beauty of Gods creation. Are you up to the challenge to build that community? These facilities often sell out so we recommend making your reservation as early as possible. }, CAMP VIDEO LINK: Watch Our Oasis Summer Day Camp Video. If your son is a teen, Seattle just might be one of the best destinations for a father-son trip. This includes, but is not limited to, backpacking preparations, backcountry travel, route finding, campsite selection, equipment maintenance, Leave No Trace camping techniques in desert and alpine terrain and proper protocol in dense bear country. We are excited to announce Father and Daughter Camp East again. CAMP FACILITIES: We have 12 modern, brand new cabins with heat and air conditioning. Since our inception, RLT has been on the cutting edge of technological advances in communication. .white_content { Swift Nature Camp offers traditional summer camp activities along with an environmental focus. 60523, CAMP VIDEO LINK: Watch Our Swift Nature Camp Video, TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. This is a 7 day overnight camp with every activity to chose from based on your age. Some camps may be making their own additional snacks during Camp CBG. Each LIT will be scheduled in weeklong timeframes. We are offering this five day, Father Son Wilderness Program at $787 per individual person. In the event that a camper does not follow the Code of Conduct, or his or her behavior endangers other campers or interferes with an instructor's ability to provide programming, the coordinator of Camp Programs or camp instructor will inform the parent at pick-up or through a phone call. Green Sprouts: must be entering Jr. Kindergarten or Kindergarten September 2020 (most campers are ages 4-5). Viist www.benchworx.net for more information. All others range in price depending on which course you select. Our 10 cabins are neat and clean they have electricity and heat for those cool summer nights. It is a long weekend for father, sons, brothers, grandfathers, uncles, cousins and friends to stop the rapid pace of life for a few days to camp out on the only Appalachian Heritage farm of its kind. INSPIRING BOLD FUTURES Outward Bound USA is taking bold steps as the leader in outdoor education. Besides the chosen menu for the day, we offer a full salad bar, a sandwich bar, and a variety of drink options. Youll find survival camp classes like Basic Bushcraft, a three-day, two-night adult course ($350 per person) teaching the basics of using survival tools and cooking outdoors. Other interesting survival camp courses, like the multi-day Hunter Gatherer or the 72-hour Survival Rescue course range in price; registration is available on the BOSS website or by phone at (800) 335-7404. 2023 Moms have often asked, why isnt there a weekend for us? So if you want to spend your summer outside, being a role model to kids be sure to see our website. OTHER CAMP INFO: Pick-up/Drop-off We offer an optional in-car drop-off/pick-up for camp families and carpools on our Learning Center Campus driveway. CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Ondessonk a residential youth camp provides summer camp programs for children ages 8-18 years old. can be boys! Camper Code of Conduct You will be asked to review the CBG Camper Code of Conduct upon completion of the Emergency/Health History Form. Sigma 3, or "the Institute for Self Reliance," is one of the best-known survival schools. We will be outside the entire time, rain or shine. Me & My Gal Weekend - July 18-July 20 - Spend the weekend with the special gal in your life whether it's mom, step-mom, aunt, grandma, or older sister. Campers enjoy an active Nature Center, Pet Zoo, and Department of Natural Resources sponsored programs, plus recreational activities that include canoe and backpack trips, horseback riding, swimming, arts & crafts, team courses, archery, sailing, water skiing, tubing and sports. According to geographic location, programs are equipped with satellite phones, ground-to-air radios, and/or cellular phones providing the possibility of 24-hour access to medical help in case of emergency. THE ROAD LESS TRAVELEDLaura Dunmire-Director2331 N Elston CourtChicago, IL 60614employment[AT]theroadlesstraveled.com, Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.theroadlesstraveled.com, Print (or view) Camp Profile for: The Road Less Traveled, Visit Our Camp McCormick Website815-234-8622630-897-1565fdupczak[AT]girlscoutsni.org9995 N. Girl Scout Rd.Stillman Valley, Illinois 61084 TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. display: none; Most daughters are blown away by the fact that dad would dedicate an entire weekend just for them. Register online or call 269-695-2191. Where can I drop my son off? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 1200 Camp Highland Road Ellijay GA 30540678.393.0300. These father-and-son adventure weekends feature outdoor events jam packed with activities designed to help dads and sons reconnect. You can choose to bring your own tent, or sleep on bunks in one of our genuine covered wagons. Explorers: must be entering grades 3-4 September 2020 (most campers are ages 8-9). Since 2011 Camp Rockmont has hosted Father/Son Weekends for sons ages 6 to 16 and their fathers. Each family is responsible for all travel to and from our program location. Some Illinois Sugar Grove, Illinois 60554 CAMP FACILITIES: This camp has two campuses located in Winnetka, IL and Highland Park, IL., from these drop-off and pick-up locations we visit a wide variety of destinations around the Chicagoland area to offer children every opportunity for fun. The investments I poured into my daughters faith and heart at Camp Highland while she was a little girl have proven to be an invaluable source of trust, confidence, and assurance in me now that she is a teenager. Look for the heading "Summer Camp Jobs" in each camp listing. So why not have your child join our summer camp family this summer? /* for phone maps */ All Girl Campers. With over 25 years of teaching experience and 14 published survival books, your head instructor Tim MacWelch has a lot to say about survival. Courses like the one-day Survival 101 covers the basics of fire, water, and shelter. display: none; Read More about Camp CBG at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Print (or view) Camp Profile for: Camp CBG at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Visit Our Camp Dean Website630-897-1565630-556-3122fdupczak[AT]girlscoutsni.org46W253 Camp Dean Rd.Big Rock, Illinois 60511 Highland Park, IL 60035 http://www.girlscoutsni.org/camps Since the dawn of time, fathers and sons have bonded deeply in and with the wilderness. CAMP LOCATION: Camp Tapawingo, ACA Accredited, is a 640-acre camp facility located 15 miles from Peoria. Knowledge of the following is helpful but not mandatory: Sea Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Rock Climbing, Hiking, PADI Scuba certified Ability and experience supervising co-instructors and participants Valid Passport Ability to drive a standard transmission vehicle Ability to communicate and work with teenagers and co-instructors, and provide necessary instruction Ability to creatively schedule programs, facilities, and co-instructors Ability to observe participant behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid Good character, integrity, and adaptability Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self -control Ability to follow written procedures as outlined in the leader-training manual Ability to support program philosophy and implement procedures Ability to work long hours Ability and experience in facilitating groups Specific Responsibilities/Job Description1. physical, emotional, educational, or medical. CAMP LOCATION: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana offers outdoor programming at four camps and three gathering places! If you are excited to work with children and want to find out more about a fantastic summer job opportunity, please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.kupugani.com.