Camp Internships

Under the supervision of the Summer Camp Director, this hands-on position will participate in the daily camp activities for blind and visually impaired children. Duties require the ability to work with, promote independence, show concern for, and present a positive example to visually impaired and multi-impaired children, and the ability to exercise responsible judgment in routine and emergency situations.

-      Support camp check-in and check-out procedures on opening and closing days of camp sessions. This may include interacting with families and campers as they check-in; helping campers get settled in their rooms. 

-      Assist with daily experiences that may include: field trips, classroom instruction, activities of daily living and social situations.

-      Set a positive example for students.

-      Assist staff as needed and offer support and encouragement to program participants equitably.

-      Practice good interpersonal skills, be prompt attentive and able to follow directions.

-      Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

-      Knowledge of basic principles and procedures of first aid.

-      Ability to keep accurate, up-to-date records.

-      Knowledge of emergency evacuation procedures.

-      Knowledge of human behavior and needs of visually impaired children.

-      Ability to work collaboratively in a team oriented atmosphere focusing on proficiency in the development of skills

 

If you believe that experiential learning can open the world for blind and visually impaired students, then you will want to take advantage of this opportunity. Join our professional staff to further your educational knowledge, gain valuable experience and have fun. 

This is a paid internship: $14.84 an hour

Interns will also gain valuable experience and/or improve upon their:

-      Awareness of the techniques used by the blind and visually impaired for orientation and mobility;

-      Understanding of the proper etiquette required to work with the Blind and Visually Impaired population;

-      How to properly Human Guide for the Blind and Visually Impaired;

-      Knowledge of the Expanded Core Curriculum and the relevance to instruction and programming