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The Camper in Leadership Training
Program at Tom Sawyer Camps
Junior Counselors 2020
Dear Prospective Junior Counselor, Thank you for your interest in our Camper in Leadership Training Program at Tom Sawyer Camps. Below is information about being a Junior Counselor. Tom Sawyer Camps has been in operation since 1926 and is accredited by the American Camp Association and are active members of the Western Association of Independent Camps. We have about 450 children in camp each day during the summer. We have Junior Counselor placements in our Pre-Camp (PC) program (for campers 3-5, hours approximately 7:45–3:00 with bus route), in our Day Camp (SDC) program (for campers 1st through 5th grade, hours approximately 7:45–5:00 with bus route), and at TSCToo! (TOO!) (for campers ages 5 through 4th grade, hours approximately 7:45–4:00 with bus route). Being a Junior Counselor at camp can be the very best way to spend the summer no matter what long-term interests you may have. A camp position helps develop valuable personal skills that will be invaluable in life and for any kind of career. Our Junior Counselors develop leadership skills, learn about teamwork, gain autonomous responsibility, learn to be innovative and creative, and its FUN! Junior Counselors are a very important part of TOM SAWYER CAMPS. Our carefully selected Junior Counselors spend their summer as role models for children, helping to create a memorable experience for all campers. Former JCs also find that the experience they receive at camp helps when looking for other jobs and applying to schools. Outlined in the next few pages are the specific requirements each Junior Counselor needs to meet in order to be considered for placement.
Junior Counselors at Camp!
Placements Available As:
JC Group Counselors
JC Group Counselors will be assigned to a
group of 12-13 same aged campers, ages of
campers are determined by camp. Horseback
riding ability is helpful and swimming ability is
a necessity because all counselors help at
horses and swim with their campers every day.
Horse Counselors/Wranglers
JC Wranglers are responsible for helping
Senior counselors as they teach groups of
campers basic horsemanship skills. Previous
experience with horses is recommended, but
not required.
Swim Counselors
JC Swim Counselors are responsible for
helping Senior counselors as they plan and
teach lessons as well as helping campers in
other ways during their pool block.
Archery Counselors
Archery JC Counselors will help Senior
counselors plan creative events and teach
campers archery.
Activities Counselors
Activities JC Counselors help Senior
counselors teach campers a wilderness living
program as well as coordinate special TSC
traditions like our obstacle course and fort
judging.
Becoming a Junior Counselor
Each Junior Counselor must commit to working one entire camp session.
Missed weeks are not allowed. Our campers and program need consistency at
camp and therefore we cannot permit our JCs to miss a week during a
session.The session dates are:
TSC (SDC/PC) Session I---Monday, June 15– Friday, July 24 (6 weeks)
TSC (SDC/PC) Session II---Monday, July 27 – Friday, August 14 (3 weeks)
TSCToo! Session I---Monday, June 15 – Friday, July 10 (4 weeks)
TSCToo! Session II---Monday, July 13 – Friday, August 7 (4 weeks)
If a Junior Counselor is interested in participating for more than one session, we
understand that he/she may need to miss a week due to family vacation, other
camps, etc. Please let us know if you are interested in participating in two
sessions (we often have more Junior Counselors than we can accommodate, so
let us know which session is your first choice).
Junior Counselors MUST attend our two All Staff Saturday training days;
attendance at the Thursday JC training is highly recommended, but optional.
Because we cover important camp policies and procedures during training, as
well as teach skills that will help our JCs in their position, we strongly encourage
that ours JCs come to all 3 training dates. The dates are:
Thursday, June 4 - evening (approx. 6pm – 9pm) - Optional
Saturday, June 6 - full day (approx. 8am – 6pm) - MANDATORY
Saturday, June 13 - full day (approx. 9am - 4pm) – MANDATORY
TSC also strongly suggests that Junior Counselors attend optional trainings held
before and during camp. TSC will offer First Aid and CPR courses prior to the
start of camp. Once camp has started we offer other optional training sessions
for our JCs to continue to learn and grow their skills. A complete Training packet
will be sent with all the trainings and dates closer to the start of camp.
Becoming a Junior Counselor
Junior Counselors who get placed in TSC Too! or Pre Camp are expected to
attend their program’s Open House held the weekend before each session.
The dates are:
Friday, June 12–(5:00 – 6:00) Pre Camp 1st session
Sunday, July 26–(4:00 – 5:45) Pre Camp 2nd session
Saturday, June 13–(4:00 – 6:00) TSC Too! 1st session
Sunday, July 12–(3:00 – 4:45) TSC Too! 2nd session
NOTE- times are subject to change
We ask that each applicant provide 2 references to be filled out by a teacher,
an employer (i.e. family you baby-sit for), a coach, or any non family member
that has seen you in a leadership position. We strongly recommend your
references be returned prior to your group interview. You can tell your
references the form takes about 5-10 minutes. Let your references know that
we will call them after your interview. The link to the reference form can be
found in the application.
Choose a date for your interview. Groups are limited in size. Due to a limited
Junior Counselor spaces at camp, we encourage you to come to an early
interview date. Please specify your choice of interview dates on your
application.
Thursday February 20th, 4:30pm-6:00pm
Thursday March 5th, 4:30pm-6:00pm
Thursday March 19th, 4:30pm-6:00pm
Thursday April 2nd, 4:30pm-6:00pm
Thursday April 30th, 4:30pm-6:00pm
All interviews will be held at the TOM SAWYER CAMP office, 707 W. WOODBURY
RD. UNIT F, ALTADENA. Interviews will begin promptly at 4:30pm and will end at
6:00pm.
More Summer Placement Details
TSC Uniform Policy
All Counselors shall present a neat appearance. Counselors are required
to wear a staff shirt every day unless it is a special theme day at camp.
Extreme or unconventional facial hair, hairstyle and/or color, extreme
tattoos, earrings or jewelry need to be cleared by a TSC Director.
Van Route
Junior Counselors ride on the Bus Route daily. Your role as a Junior
Counselor starts when you get on your bus route. Junior Counselors are
expected to greet parents, sing songs, play quiet games, help campers
with seat belts, open doors, help campers to and from the van, etc. This is
to help our drivers focus on driving instead of camper behavior.
BBQs and Sing-A-Longs
All staff members are required to attend our two BBQ picnics held for the
campers and their families. The SDC/OP BBQ will be held on Wednesday,
July 22 and August 12, from about 5:30 – 8:00. The PC Sing-a-longs are
Thursday, July 16 and Tuesday August 11, from about 5:30 – 7:00. The
TSCTOO! Sing-a-longs are Thursday, July 2 and July 30, from about 6:00 –
7:30.
A former Junior Counselor states: "I have grown up here at TSC ... it is the perfect environment for
someone to use all their talents and positive energies in the best way possible. I thrive on the fun
that TSC gives me every day! I could go on forever, but the point is -- I want to come back, forever."
Join Us For A Summer of FUN!
If you would like to apply to the Junior Counselor program please
follow the Apply Online link located on our website on the Junior
Counselor page.
*Please make sure that you can fulfill all of these requirements before applying to our
Junior Counselor Program. Unfortunately, due to the number of applicants for our
Junior Counselor positions, we cannot be flexible with our training and session
requirements. We look forward to receiving your completed application. If you have
further questions, please call the office (626) 794-1156 or email
info@tomsawyercamps.com
Tom Sawyer Camps creates lifelong memories by providing fun-filled days where children feel happy and safe.
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