Camper Care Coordinator
Camp Urban Adamah
Description
The Camper Care Coordinator is responsible for creating an inclusive camp environment for campers of all needs. At Camp Urban Adamah, we have campers with Sensory Processing Disorder, Autism, ADHD, and anxiety. The Camper Care Coordinator will work specifically with campers with special needs and unanticipated behaviors, and will also work with camp counselors to create a more inclusive environment in which all campers can thrive. Camp size ranges from 80-90 campers per session, and the Camper Care Coordinator is responsible for working directly with campers who need extra support.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Individual Camper Support: Camp Urban Adamah is committed to being an inclusive camp for all youth. There are times when campers may need individual time and support away from the rest of the group. The Camper Care Coordinator will make behavioral observations of campers and create a plan to move forward with the camper. The Camper Care Coordinator will make recommendations to the Camp Manager about behavior support and management plans for individual campers.
Group Management Support: The Camper Care Coordinator will work with camp counselors to ensure the cohesion of each group, including identifying possible barriers with special needs camper’s full participation. The Camper Care Coordinator will have access to materials in Urban Adamah’s sensory toolkit, such as fidgets and noise blocking headphones, to support special needs campers’ thriving at camp.
Create Culture of Inclusion: The Camper Care Coordinator is responsible for creating a culture of inclusion. This includes highlighting campers’ unique character, strength, and contributions to the camp community. The Camper Care Coordinator will work with counselors to identify moments of engagement and leadership opportunity for all campers within a group.
Mentor Staff in Childhood Development and Group Management: The Camper Care Coordinator will work with camp staff to develop skills for working with all kinds of children who have differing needs.
Proactive Camper Care: Work in advance with the Camp Manager to plan for accommodating all of our campers, especially those with extra sensory or social needs.
Provide Support to Camp Staff, and Campers: Throughout the camp day, the Camper Care Coordinator will be on-call to assist in any way needed. This may include attending to a sick or injured camper, filling in for a sick counselor, intervening in a behavioral issue with a camper or a group of campers, or providing additional supervision.