Camp Wildfolk: Intro Application (Pre-Interview)

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Hey Hello!

Thank you for showing interest in working at Camp Wildfolk as a Camp Guide or Junior Leader. We are so excited to get to know you and what you could bring to Summer 2024 (and hopefully many summers to come)!

This "Intro Application" is designed to be quick(ish) and easy to complete on your phone. A snapshot of who you are. You have full permission (and encouragement) to shine on yourself here. We want to get to know YOU!

Generally, we aim to reach out to applicants within 2 weeks of receiving your application with details about the upcoming In-Person Interviews (if your application led us to believe it might be a good match).

We look forward to learning more about you. Thank you for your interest and please share this with anyone you think might also be a good fit to have a WILD summer!

** Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we kindly request you not reach out about the status of your application within two weeks of applying. After that- by all means, email us to check technology didn't fail us.

First & Last Name (Pronouns) *

What is the best email to contact you at? *

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Which position are you applying for? *

Camp Guide (21+, lots of prior experience working with kids)

Junior Leadership: Junior Guide (18+, recent grad/in college, some prior experience)

Junior Leadership: Camp Assistant (16+, High School Junior/Senior, minimal prior experience)

Part Time Guide ( Sub "on call" / After Care hours 2:15pm - 5:30pm)

Have you worked at any summer camp before? *

Yes

No, but I have other childcare experience

Why do you want to work at camp this summer? (Pick as many apply) *

To make new friends

Learn new youth development skills

To make money

Love working with kids

I have summers off and like to keep busy

To have fun

I always wanted to go to camp as a kid

I loved going to camp as a child

Would like to try something outside of my comfort zone

Required

Please select all the areas you have interest/skills in: *

Robotics (stem challenges, circuits & gears)

Arts & Crafts

Drama, Performance and Dance

Fashion, Sewing, Jewelry making

Sports

Tinkering (I can get down with legos!)

Classic Camp Games (capture-the-flag, what time is it...)

Messyyy! (Slime, Oobleck, Science fun)

Ceramics/Clay

3-D Printing (ooh, you fancy!)

Basic Video Game Design (Bloxels), Scratch Animation

Camp Songs

Yoga for kids

Cooking Classes

Social Media (IG, TikTok)

Other:

Required

Things I am PREPARED for in a summer camp job... *

Getting wet during water days

Getting messy (pies to the face, goo in the hair, paint on the clothes, etc.)

Navigating challenging behavior (children upset, getting distracted, not listening, complaining, crying, etc.)

Making life long friends!! (Yayy)

Unwanted tan lines or sunburns (sunscreen will be on site!)

The heat! (for real, LA gets HOTTTT in the summer)

Being active with kids- on your feet, sitting on their level, playing the games, etc

Singing, dancing, performing, and being a silly goose

Being a role model to your campers & peers

Leading/Supporting Activities

Growing my Flexibility muscle big time

All of the above

Required

What ages would you prefer to lead a crew? *

Our Young Folks (pre-k, tk, kinders)

The Classic Campers (1st- 4th grade)

Our Robots (5th-7th grade)

Guides In Training (GITS 7th-10th graders)

Campus Preference *

Valley Campus (Burbank Blvd @ Laurel Canyon)

WeHo Campus (Fairfax @ Fountain)

Either works for me :)

What's your summer availability? (select all that you're interested in) *

New Guide Orientation May 30th (5:30pm-8:30pm)

WeHo Staff Training + Camp Set-Up (June 1st, 8th + 15th)

Valley Staff Training + Camp Set-Up ( June 1st, 2nd, 13th/14th )

Regular WeHo dates (June 17- July 26)

Regular Valley dates (June 17- Aug 9)

Extra Valley Adventure Weeks (June 10-14/Aug 12-16 -- limited staff needed)

Before Camp (additional hours)

After Camp (additional hours)

Sub Only (commit to at least 2 weeks + on-call other weeks)

Required

Please tell us 3 Fun Facts about you. Examples could be: where you studied, a cool thing you accomplished, a place you've been, a hobby, what you're passionate about... *

Now it's time to shine on yourself a bit. What's your "X-Factor" -- the thing that makes you uniquely you? Tell us in a creative way... maybe as a little bio you'd put on social media? How would your bestie describe you?

Want bonus points? Flip the camera on yourself and take record a short video telling us about you (we won't be sharing this video- so no worries about bedhead or appearance) email it to us at hello@campwildfolk.com

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