The Arts & Crafts Camp Specialist is responsible for the development and delivery of an engaging Arts and Crafts counselor program that is appropriate to all summer campers’ age and abilities (5-14 years old).
The hours of this full-time, seasonal position are from 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Malvern Day Camp runs from May 19th to late August 2025. There will be a mandatory training session before camp begins.
Responsibilities
-Planning and implementation of Arts & Crafts programs for certain age groups
-Design and implement daily arts and crafts projects that are varied, enjoyable and engaging for our campers.
-Encourage campers’ self-expression through arts and crafts.
-Maintain involvement in programs, including: planning, facilitating, set-up, clean-up and preparation of materials
-Design and deliver arts and crafts activities that make use of different art mediums, make use of the camp’s natural environment, and use the art resources most efficiently
-Meet with supervisor regularly to plan weekly schedule of activities and ensure the schedule is followed
-Follow the Malvern Day Camp policies and procedures
- Keep inventory of supplies
-Submit orders for equipment and supplies when needed
Requirements
-Training and experience in teaching arts and crafts to children
-Desire and ability to work with children outdoors
-Experience in designing and supervising the making of decorations for special events.
-Previous experience working with children, examples include but not limited to: tutoring, camp counselor, youth volunteer, or classroom assistant
-Provide fun, educational and safe activities for campers
-Upkeep of Arts & Crafts equipment
-Work effectively with co-workers
-Serve as a positive role model to campers
-Minimum of 18 years of age
-Current First Aid and CPR Certification (The Malvern School provides and pays for, if needed)
-Completed Background Checks (FBI, Child Abuse, Criminal)