Overnight
Summer Camp

Summer 2022

Overnight Camp Openings

FOR RESIDENT / OVERNIGHT CAMP

Located at Prindle Pond in Sturbridge, MA

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ADMIN POSITIONS

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Assistant Camp Director (25+) - The Assistant Camp Director assists in overseeing Wizards & Warriors operations in accordance with the standards set by the state of Massachusetts. Year-round employment opportunities available for this position

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Logistics Director (21+) - As the Storyteller of Sidleterra you will organize and implement the camp plot, schedule encounters between campers and monsters (costumed characters), and keep track of the web of stories our heroes create. This role requires flexibility and the ability to communicate efficiently with counselors, monsters, and the leadership team. Help create an uncharted world, perilous battles, and bring the imagination of our heroes to life. The Logistics Director manages and coordinates all plot-related activities, supervises program areas, organizes monsters/npcs, and other duties.

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Weekend Camp/Program Director (25+) -  The Weekend Camp/Program Director oversees all weekend operations of our overnight summer camp programs. They report to the Camp Director, supervise weekend staff, and are responsible for directing weekend programming and tasks. 

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COUNSELOR POSITIONS

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Lead Logistics Counselor (20+) - Support for the plot and "backstage" team. Responsible for assisting in supervision of the logistics staff, guiding and leading the Monster Campers, facilitating activities and completing the necessary weekly paperwork.

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Head Counselor (20+) - Responsible for supervising counselor staff, guiding and leading the staff in the care of the campers, facilitating activities and completing the necessary weekly paperwork. 

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Counselor in Training/Monster Camper Coordinator (21+) - Stage Manager for our Monsters (CITs). Responsible for supervising, counseling, and training, our overnight Monster Campers (Counselors in Training). Will work closely with the Logistics team, and camp directors and administrative staff to ensure quality programming, and assessment of our Counselors in Training. 

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Counselor/Hero Leader (18+) - Part Gandalf and part Mary Poppins, Hero Leaders guide our heroes through their entire adventure at camp and impart life lessons, from the action on the battlefield to free time in the recreational areas. Duties include monitoring meals, playing camp characters (in costume), and facilitating and participating in group activities. Hero leaders have a genuine passion for mentoring and empowering young people. Help teach the next generation what it means to be a hero, and help create a summer of lasting memories.

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Weekend Counselor/Hero Leader (18+) - Weekend Hero Leaders are responsible for the supervision and entertainment of our overnight campers during their weekend programming. Although some adventures do take place on the weekends, many of your quests will involve supervising Hero down time, games, and camp set up for the following week. 

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Junior Counselor (16+) - Junior Counselors help design and lead activities to support the logistics and staff team. Our Junior Counselors help populate the world with monsters, NPCs, and create magic both behind the scenes and on our camp "stage".

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SPECIALITY POSITIONS

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Nurse (21+) - The Nurse operates our Apothecary. This position is responsible for the daily needs of campers and staff such as: distributing medications, tending to injuries, easing illnesses, maintaining health logs, and providing orientation and guidance to camp staff in regards to illness and injury prevention. Requirements: RN, LVN, NP, PA, MD, or Paramedic/EMT. 

FOR ALL POSITIONS

We provide training, costumes (although you can bring your own!), props, makeup, and foam weapons. In return, our expectations are high. We require you to be responsible, flexible, and reliable. You must fully embrace and adhere to the concept that this camp is for the campers. As such, the roles you play and the positions you hold are always in service of the entertainment value.  This is an exhausting, demanding job that requires both physical and mental endurance. But you will have the time of your life and we can guarantee that you will never be bored!

All camp staff are required to have previous experience working with kids and teens and be at least 16 years of age. Acting experience is not necessary but does help. We’re interested in mature decision makers – counselors and performers who like to take part in a creative, improvisational environment – but always with safety foremost in their mind. You must be exceptionally reliable and a good communicator. Punctuality is necessary as the nature of these activities requires precision timing. Professionalism is mandatory.

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Please note that Wizards & Warriors Camp is owned and run by parents. Our own children attend these camps. Safety is our highest concern. We expect that it will be yours as well. References required. Pay is dependent on experience and scheduled for 9 weeks, plus room and board (includes paid training). 

• Love working with kids?

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• Have a fascination with the fantasy genre?

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• Have a very active imagination?

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• A responsible and good role model?

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• Don’t mind being hit with foam weapons?

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• Like to dress in costume and wear cool makeup?

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• Consider safety BEFORE anything else – no matter how fun?​

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This is an overnight position with onsite residency required with one or two days off each week and counselors are required to reside at the camp for the duration of employment.

Summer 2022

Day Camp Openings

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FOR IN-PERSON / DAY CAMP

Located at 12 A Street Burlington, MA

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Day Camp Director (21+) - The Day Camp Director is a supervisory position for our Day Summer Camp programs at our facility in Burlington. This position will be responsible for supervising all aspects of the day camp program. Additionally, this role is responsible for coordinating staffing and activities for all event programs that operate throughout the summer. 

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Counselor/Hero Leader (18+) - Part Gandalf and part Mary Poppins, Hero leaders guide our heroes through their entire adventure at camp, from the action on the battlefield to free time in the recreational areas. Our Day Camp counselors get to join the fun by playing the characters and monsters our heroes battle with foam swords and NERF blasters. Duties include monitoring meals, playing camp characters (in costume), and facilitating and participating in group activities. Help teach the next generation what it means to be a hero, and help create a summer of lasting memories.

FOR ALL DAY CAMP POSITIONS

Our camp counselors receive one of the highest pay rates in the industry.

We provide training, costumes (although you can bring your own!), props, makeup, and foam weapons. In return, our expectations are high. We require you to be responsible, flexible, and reliable. You must fully embrace and adhere to the concept that this camp is for the campers. As such, the roles you play and the positions you hold are always in service of the entertainment value.  This is an exhausting, demanding job that requires both physical and mental endurance. But you will have the time of your life and we can guarantee that you will never be bored!

All camp staff are required to have previous experience working with kids and teens and be at least 18 years of age. Acting experience is not necessary but does help. We’re interested in mature decision makers – counselors and performers who like to take part in a creative, improvisational environment – but always with safety foremost in their mind. You must be exceptionally reliable and a good communicator. Punctuality is necessary as the nature of these activities requires precision timing. Professionalism is mandatory.

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Please note that Wizards & Warriors Camp is owned and run by parents. Our own children attend these camps. Safety is our highest concern. We expect that it will be yours as well. References required. Pay is dependent on experience and schedule for 8 weeks, plus room and board (includes paid training). 

• Love working with kids?

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• Have a fascination with the fantasy genre?

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• Have a very active imagination?

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• A responsible and good role model?

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• Don’t mind being hit with foam weapons?

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• Like to dress in costume and wear cool makeup?

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• Consider safety BEFORE anything else – no matter how fun?​

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This is a day position requiring availability between 8:30am - 3:30pm running Monday - Friday

2022 Year Round

Openings

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FOR YEAR-ROUND EMPLOYMENT

Located at 12 A Street Burlington, MA

Camp and Office Administrative Assistant (21+): The Story School is looking for a motivated and task-oriented administrative assistant to support our growing camp programs before and during our camp season. Duties include making camp sales calls, following up with parents on registration information, and assisting in the operations of camp before the summer. This position is ideal for someone looking to apply for our assistant camp director position and looking for hours before camp starts.

This is a part-time position that is mostly remote up to 25 hours a week

The Story School will be posting for more positions soon that are available as year-round employment. If you have any questions about specific employment opportunities please inquire through our email guardian@thestoryschool.org or give us a call at 781-214-1174