SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES

STAFF
As the foundation of our outstanding program, the staff undergoes thorough screening along with a training program that includes camping skills, first-aid, counseling, Christian Education and human awareness.  Interest in working with children, dedication to the camp's philosophy and program, commitment to Christian Education and a mature sense of safety are key factors in the staff selection process.  Counselors are college age and many staffers are former campers who have grown up in the program.  Several resident families aid with the guidance and nurturing of the staff.  Arrowhead is an equal opportunity employer.

BE A PART OF OUR SUMMER STAFF
Arrowhead offers high school and college youth the opportunity to work with campers in a Christian environment, sharing experiences and growing spiritually.  With the opportunity to meet other staffers from all walks of life, lifelong friends are formed.  Camp experience and recommendations can be a great addition to a resume.  We also work with college programs for credit.  Camp has worked with Camp America for over 15 years.  Staff members from other countries come and share their culture and experiences.  You must be 16 to apply for entry level service jobs.  Counselors must be high school graduates, and there are lots of administrative jobs available.  Interested in applying?  Contact our Director,
Walt Lafontaine Voice/Fax (856)-863-1043 or Download Summer Job Information.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Camp Arrowhead, located on Rehoboth Bay in Lewes, Delaware, has been in operation since 1954. Owned and operated by the Episcopal Diocese of Delaware, the camp serves boys and girls aged 8 to 16 years in a loving de-centralized environment. Our program offers Red Cross Swimming, canoeing, sailing/windsurfing, nature, crafts, archery, wilderness camp craft and much, much more. Staffers must be willing to live and work in a Christian family environment, which has always been the basis from which the Camp's traditions and philosophies have evolved.

Camp is surrounded by 500 wood and wetland acres which includes a swimming pool, a private beach on the bay, remote campsites and lots of great program supporting materials. There is a staff lounge, a small canteen and a laundry. 

WE ALSO HAVE TERRIFIC FOOD!

Being a live in camp, there will be special activities for the staff throughout the summer with many chances for you to learn new skills and meet new people. All in all, Camp Arrowhead is a very unique place to help children live, work and grow. It also has hundreds of staff alumni who have over the years formed the "Spirit" which touches all those now becoming part of the Camp.

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JOB REQUIREMENTS

Can you answer yes to these questions?

If you answered yes to ALL of these questions, then read on!

WHO CAN APPLY?

Males and Females beginning at age 16.

WHAT JOBS ARE AVAILABLE?

Generally, there are three basic job areas at Camp, including COUNSELING, SPECIALIST and WORK CREWS.

HOW DO I APPLY?

 

Look over the list of available positions in the downloadable forms from our home page, give thought to your special skills, and check age and certification requirements listed for the position chosen.

 

Complete the application following all the directions and return it as soon as possible. Upon return of the application and receipt of the three(3) job reference forms, the Summer Camp Director will call you for an interview.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IF I AM NOT A MEMBER OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH?

Arrowhead is an equal opportunity employer and we hire folks of all races, origins and faiths. Our programs are designed to allow staff and campers of all religions to participate in meaningful ways. Arrowhead is a living Christian community and working here makes you an important member.

WHAT IS CAMP LIKE?

Arrowhead has been an overnight summer camp for 42 years. Serving children from 8 to16 years old, they live in small groups of ten campers with a senior and junior counselor as leaders. Each "unit" develops their own programs for the session and participates in all activities as a "family " group. Campers sign up for either a one or two week session and all aged campers attend camp at the same time. The camp is able to house 150 campers per session.

WE ALSO HAVE TERRIFIC FOOD!

WHAT ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE AT CAMP?

We have many, and some include: Playacking, canoeing, windsurfing, sailing, paddle boating, crabbing, Christian Experience, Red Cross Swimming, court and field sports, initiative course, a new environmental center, crafts, hayrides, overnight camping, dances, campfires, disk golf, regular and compound archery, singing, hiking and much more!

WE ALSO HAVE TERRIFIC FOOD!