Email us for a counselor application if you are a responsible, active 12 to 18 year old interested in volunteering for the service hours and responsibilities described below.
JULY 9-13th
AUGUST 6-10th
with a meeting for preparation the Friday before each week
RCMA offers an outstanding camp for children ages 4-14 for
two weeks (you are welcome to help with either or both weeks) on the beautiful
campus of the Catlin Gabel School. Counselors help run the camp by assisting
the students and faculty members throughout the week.
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Responsibilities & Opportunities for our
Counselors
Our active counselors should be prepared to help students
find their classes, keep track of their instruments and supplies, re-heat
lunches and in general enjoy their day at camp. Students spend a portion of
each day playing outdoors and counselors arrange fun games and team activities
to best entertain their students.
They are responsible for knowing where their assigned
campers are at all times, and for helping younger children to treat each other,
their instruments, and the campus with respect. Counselors are expected to
encourage campers in their musical interests and are invited to participate
alongside campers in classes when possible.
Younger campers (ages 4-6) will need less intense times
throughout the day and their counselors should help them find quiet activities
especially in the afternoon.
Counselors will play a big role in helping direct the camp
recital on Friday. They help students line up for their performances, move
chairs and stands on stage, and assist any students who may be feeling shy. In
past years, counselors have presented performances and skits in the relaxed
time after the recital on Friday to the delight of both students and faculty
members.
Benefits of Serving as a Camp Counselor
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Exposure to & observation of professional
faculty members teaching young music students, and the opportunity to
participate whenever logistically possible. (Let us know if there is a class
you would like to take in particular!)
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A week on the beautiful Catlin Gabel campus with
time to enjoy the many outdoor play spaces.
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A written recommendation for each counselor
including the number of volunteer service hours completed and a specific
description of their contribution to our fine arts camp.
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The satisfaction of assisting with and
encouraging the development of younger music & art students.
We have been grateful to have several outstanding counselors
return year after year to help with and learn from our camp. We would love to have you join us.
