What could be better than taking on adventure, exploring the outdoors, making new friends and being an empowering role model and mentor to girls and young women?

Camp Pokonokah Hills Programming Design

At Pokonokah Hills we provide camping opportunities for girls and young women in grades 1-12. Sessions vary from 3 to 7 nights, depending on program and age.

Programming combines two focuses - outdoor education/skills and girl empowerment - each session incorporates programming based on both focuses. For example, outdoor education/skills include activities such as canoeing, swimming, campfires, horse-back riding, knot-tying, archery, etc. Girl empowerment programming is incorporated into activities based on overall Girl Scout programming concepts such as self-esteem, body image, leadership and healthy living.

What is unique about Pokonokah Hills is that although we offer themed programming, the majority of programs and activities are girl-planned based on girl interest. This means that in any given session there will be a wide range of activities offered by the program staff based on the interests of young women from that session. Young women interested in environmental awareness may be interested in discovering their own style through creating T-shirt art, purse-making or furniture design.

As staff and mentors we help to guide our girls and young women with planning and implementing programming of their choice, while honoring traditional camp programming as well.

Expectations & Qualifications for All

Camp Pokonokah Hills Seasonal Staff

Expectations:

All members of the Pokonokah Hills staff will work as a team to create a positive, safe and supportive environment where each person can embrace diversity and inclusiveness to its fullest. Camp staff are expected to assist in other areas not directly assigned to them if needed. As a residential camp, staff are required to stay overnight (the exception is kitchen and business staff). This means you sleep in unit platform tents alongside your campers. The camp environment is demanding and challenging with long hours. But at the end of the day, exhausted, sleepy and ready to drop, knowing that you have faced the day's challenges, and knowing that you have used your skills and passion to make a difference in the lives of our young women is the most empowering feeling you an have.

Qualifications:

Flexibility, patience, an open mind, creative spirit, the ability to work with children, love for the out-of-doors, appreciation for diversity, sense of humor, communication skills, willingness to learn and work hard, possess integrity, sound judgment, ability to make decisions and be committed to empowering and encouraging girls and young women. Must be 18 years or older.

Application Process

Camp Pokonokah Hills is a place that welcomes, respects and appreciates aspects of diversity and inclusiveness. Applicants will receive a copy of our EEO POLICIES for more information.