HINDU HERITAGE SUMMER CAMP

India Community Center, Rochester, NY

About the Counselor Position

Counselors (ages 16+) are the backbone of the camp. They ensure that campers are comfortable, cared for, and happy. During Counselor Training Week, counselors get First Aid & CPR certified and are trained on how to handle a number of camper scenarios such as homesickness, accidental bed wetting, and bullying. Additionally, they prepare for many of the camp classes and activities such as chanting, philosophy, and clubs, which they lead and/or organize. Counselors are chosen on the basis of maturity, responsibility, and ability to function well in leadership roles. If you have any questions, please contact Ashish Heda or Harshil Mehta.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 16 years old when the camp starts
  • Must attend the entire Counselor Training Week (CTW), camp session, and the day after camp. See below schedule

Criteria

  • Experience: number of years attended as a camper and/or counselor
  • Past Performance: reviews as a camper or counselor (including any KYS experience)
  • Scenarios: evaluate your problem-solving skills and judgment for common camp situations
  • Interview: mix of standard and situational questions
  • Age: prefer a mix of 16, 17 and 18+ year old counselors
  • Timing: the earlier the application the better
  • Flexibility: willingness to attend either session

Session Head Counselor Arrival Counselor Arrival Camp Dates Counselor Departure
1 Sat, June 28 Sun, June 29 Sun, July 6 – Sat, July 19 Sun, July 20
2 Fri, July 11 Sun, July 13 Sun, July 20 – Sat, August 2 Sun, August 3

Counselor Application

Applications are considered on a rolling basis meaning the earlier you apply the better. Typically, we run out of space in early March.

To be considered, you must complete both the application form and medical form. HHSC reserves the right to terminate a counselor immediately and without notice if the counselor breaches the Counselor Contract or if we, at our sole discretion, consider termination of the counselor to be in the best interest of the camp and/or welfare of the counselor, campers, or staff.

This will take a few hours. We recommend that you prepare any written responses in a word processor. For first year applicants, please collect the name, email, and phone number of any character references prior to applying.

Must be filled out by the parent or guardian

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