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Junior Counselor Program

Please note that the 2008 junior counselor training dates have changed to the following dates:

  • June 7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • June 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • June 20, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

The junior counselor program is an incredible opportunity for high school students ages 16-18 to gain leadership experience, volunteer in an adventure setting and invest in middle school students. Junior counselors typically have been Adventure Camp campers and/or  Adirondack Leadership Program participants. They act as a positive role model for Adventure campers, assist with games and activities and build relationships within their small groups.

Junior counselor training is required for three days in June, and they can volunteer for 2-6 weeks of the summer.

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Junior Counselor Roles

Junior Counselors are an essential part of Adventure Camp: belaying in the rock gym, helping campers with their canoeing, giving encouragement on the high course and assisting in other adventure activities! They are a role model to the campers through their investment, positive attitude and service to others.


Junior Counselor Staff

La Vida Adventure Camp is committed to leadership development. We not only provide experiences for high school students to lead and serve, but we also ask them to process and learn from the experiences. A Junior Counselor Director will meet with them throughout the summer during daily debriefs, junior counselor breakfasts or throughout the activity periods to guide them in their leadership development.

Downloads

2008 Junior Counselor Application (PDF)
Download an application to volunteer as a junior counselor with La Vida Adventure Camp.