Nature Camp Counselor Information 2023

We are looking forward to another wonderful year of Nature Camp at Tauxemont. In order for Nature Camp at Tauxemont Cooperative Preschool to succeed we rely on youth counselor volunteers. We hope you are having a good school year and are looking forward to summer. 

• April 14th - Return completed Counselor Application and Health Forms
• May (Mid) - Counselor week assignments sent out by email
  • Remember: call or email to confirm your assigned week(s)
• Thursday June 1st 7 - 8 pm or Sunday June 4th 7 - 8 pm - Mandatory Counselor Training

Review the following:

• Counselors must be entering the 7th grade or older and enjoy working with children ages 3 ½ through 8 years.
• Morning Camp Counselor volunteer hours are Monday 8:00 am to 12:30 pm and Tuesday thru Friday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm (camper hours are 9:00 to 11:45 am).
• Afternoon Camp Counselor volunteer hours are Monday 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm and Tuesday thru Friday 1:00 pm to 4:15 pm (camper hours are 1:15 to 4:00 pm).
• There are five morning sessions and two afternoon sessions of camp. Please plan to attend your full week(s) assigned.
• You will work in teams of two or three supervising groups of about eight children as they move from activity to activity, assisting with crafts, hiking, games, etc. 
• Be willing to perform assignments to open and close camp each day. These assignments include setting up for the day and cleaning up at the end of the day. It is a lot of work and a lot of fun.
• You must attend an evening mandatory training meeting either June 1st or June 4th 7 - 8 pm.
• Come help set up camp on June 4th. Any time between 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Dinner for set up volunteers will be available at 6:00 pm.  This is not mandatory, but many hands make for light work.