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T H E S A L V A T I O N A R M Y E A S T E R N M I C H I G A N D I V I S I O N

SUMMER STAFF TEAM

2017 NEWSLETTER

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It’s A Great Day At Echo Grove!!!

Important Dates

January 1st

Hiring begins! Interviews in person or by phone will be conducted by our administrative team. References must be received before interviews take place. POSITIONS FILL QUICKLY SO TURN IN YOUR APPLICATION TODAY!

May 1 Deadline for applications

May 5-7 Men’s Camp—Come volunteer for the weekend to see what camp is all about

June 1- 3 Lifeguard training at Echo Grove.

June 4 - 11 SUMMER STAFF ORIENTATION

July 30 Summer Season Ends – Residential

Aug 25 Summer Season Ends – Day Camp

July31 -Aug 25 Opportunities to stay and work

Contact MARK MCCLENAGHAN

on facebook messenger

mark_mcclenaghan@usc.

248-628-3108

TSA Summer Programs

Seniors Camp – Senior citizens involved in The Salvation Army coming to Echo Grove hoping to fellowship, relax and rejuvenate in the setting of God’s creation.

Visually Impaired Camp—A social service camp for individuals who are visually impaired and their families.

Teen Camp – Serving teens 13 – 17 years old through activities, bible lessons and lasting relationships. These campers may or may not be regularly involved in The Salvation Army.

Music Camp - For boys and girls, 9 – 18 years old with an interest in music. Focusing primarily on The Salvation Army tradition of brass banding and choir, while also encouraging guitar, drama, dance and other means of praise and worship.

Kidz Camps – Serving boys and girls 7 – 12 years old through activities, bible lessons and lasting relationships. These campers may or may not be regularly involved in The Salvation Army.

Character Building Camps – These four camps are offered to young people who are part of a scouting type programs within The Salvation Army. These camps are age and gender specific with emblem classes and bible lessons.

Sunbeam Camp – Elementary aged girls

Explorer Camp – Elementary aged boys

Girl Guard Camp – Teenage girls

Ranger Camp – Teenage (mutant ninja turtles) boys

Family Camp—A social service camp for families with children ages 12 and under, coming from financially impoverished areas and utilizing Echo Grove for a week of family fun, rest and relaxation.

Sports Camp/S.T.E.M (New This year) – A week of Jesus, sports, science, technology, engineering and math come alive in a camp environment while building lasting relationships. This is for boys and girls 8-12 years old. These campers may or may not be regularly involved in The Salvation Army.

FREE MONEY…and an iPad!!!

FACT: Former staff are our BEST recruiters!!

Echo Grove wants to REWARD you for

helping us recruit the 2017 team.

So... get a friend to apply, and for every person you recruit that Echo Grove hires, we will give you a $25 gift card. You will also be included in a drawing for an iPad mini!!!!

It’s our way of saying THANKS!!!!

IT’S A GREAT DAY

AT ECHO GROVE!

Echo Grove Core Values

Be Christ Centered

We will seek to make God the source of every hope, of every dream, of all our strength and effectiveness

Be Loyal to our Heritage

We are committed to our mission as an integral part of The Salvation Army.

Be Joyful

We are children of God in Christ and His likeness will be evident in us.

Be Famous for Quality and Innovation

We will pursue increasing effectiveness with a servant attitude for our guests.

Be Evangelists

We will take the initiative in drawing all people to Jesus through the ministry of Echo Grove.

Asst. Aquatics Director Weekly Salary:$250

Responsible to the Aquatics director for all waterfront maintenance, activities and staff. Must have completed the ARC Lifeguard Training Course. Provide guidance, supervision and accountability to SMT with a focus on the Program Support Team. It is preferred that applicants for this position obtain a Ropes Course Certification (available through Echo Grove). Must have 1 year experience and minimum age of 18 years

Aquatics Director Weekly Salary: $275

Responsible for all pool maintenance, activities and staff. Must have completed the ARC Lifeguard Training Course. Provide guidance, supervision and accountability to SMT with a focus on the Asst. Aquatics Director & Program Support Team. It is preferred that applicants for this position obtain a Ropes Course Certification (available through Echo Grove). Must have at least 1 year experience and minimum age of 21 years

Ropes Course Director Weekly Salary: $275

Responsible for the high ropes, low ropes and climbing tower activities and staff. Provide guidance, supervision and accountability to SMT. It is preferred that applicants for this position obtain an ARC Lifeguard Training Certificate. In addition Ropes Course Certification (available through Echo Grove) is required. Must have 1 year experience and minimum age of 20 years

Lead Counselors Weekly Salary: $275

Same responsibilities as a counselor with at least one year of camp experience and preferred 21 years of age. As a member of the core staff, responsibilities also include providing direction, supervision and accountability to counselors and support team, organizing and implementing activities.

Camp Nurse Weekly Salary: $300

Responsible for managing the well-being and health records of all campers and staff. Duties also include responding to emergencies and distributing medications. Minimum requirements: American Red Cross RTE (Responding To Emergency) and CPR/PR certification or equivalent. Minimum age of 21 years and one year experience.

Note:

In addition to the weekly salaries listed, Echo Grove provides each SMT member with housing and meals each week.

The Salvation Army Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church.

Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Echo Grove Mission

Echo Grove is a great place to meet God in His great outdoors. Through relaxation, adventure and rich fellowship, we endeavor to bring all campers closer to Him. It’s a GREAT day at Echo Grove!!

The Echo Grove Vision

Echo Grove will be a redemptive force in Eastern Michigan by offering excellent resources to Salvation Army units, to churches, educational entities, organizations and area residents – centered on the Gospel of Jesus and capitalizing on the natural beauty of the camp setting and the creativity, talent and dedication of the Echo Grove team.

The Echo Grove Experience

Echo Grove is located on 194 acres in the heart of Southeast Michigan. We are one hour north of Detroit in the village of Leonard. For more information call us at 248 628 3108. Ask for Mark! You can also visit our website or check us out on Facebook. Search for “Echo Grove Camp”.

Summer Staff Positions

Counselors Weekly Salary $225 *

Residential or Day Camp

Responsible for the guidance, direction and safety of up to 12 campers. Counselors are responsible for building into the lives of their campers through facilitating and participating in all camper activities, leading cabin devotions and most importantly building relationships. Must be at least 18 years of age with 1 year of college preferred.

Activities staff Weekly Salary $225 *

Responsible for the safe operation of all program areas (aquatics, ropes course and shooting range), setups, kitchen and dining hall cleanup. Activities staff are assigned to cabins to assist cabin counselors in evening responsibilities with campers. Must be certified ARC lifeguard & ropes course certified (All attainable through Echo Grove). Must be at least 18 years of age.

Office Assistant Weekly Salary $225 *

Responsible for the clerical administration of Adventure Trek and NBTween Day Camps, the Summer Food Service program and the Froggies snack shop inventory. Duties include answering the phone, processing payments and maintaining paperwork.

Arts & Crafts Coordinator Weekly Salary $225 *

Responsible for the operation of the arts & crafts program during scheduled classes and free times. Duties also include kitchen and dining hall responsibilities as well as assisting counselors in evenings with campers.

Nature Center Coordinator Weekly Salary $225 *

Responsible for the operation of the Outdoor Learning Center program during scheduled classes and free times. Duties also include kitchen and dining hall responsibilities as well as assisting counselors in evenings with campers.

Support Staff Weekly Salary $200 *

Working alongside the Site and Facilities Department in grounds, housekeeping and janitorial duties or Food Service Department with dining room and kitchen duties. Must be at least 16 years of age.

*EG provides each staff member with housing and meals each week*

Rev. 1/17

Camp Nurse Weekly Salary $275 *

Responsible for managing the well-being and health records of all campers and staff. Duties also include responding to emergencies and distributing medications. Minimum requirements: American Red Cross Responding To Emergency and CPR/PR certification or equivalent. Minimum age of 20 years and one year experience.

Head Counselors (Guy and Girl) Weekly Salary $275 *

Same responsibilities as a counselor with at least one year of camp experience and preferred 20 years of age. As a member of the core staff, responsibilities also include providing direction, supervision and accountability to counselors and support team, organizing and implementing activities.

Ropes Course Supervisor Weekly Salary $275 *

Responsible for the high ropes, zip line, low ropes and climbing tower activities, campers and staff. It is preferred that applicants for this position obtain an ARC Lifeguard Training Certificate in addition to Ropes Course Certification (both available through Echo Grove). Duties also include kitchen and dining hall responsibilities as well as assisting counselors in evenings with campers. Must have 1 year experience and minimum age of 19 years old.

Aquatics Supervisor Weekly Salary $275 *

Responsible for all pool and waterfront activities, campers and staff. Must have completed the ARC Lifeguard Training Course (available through Echo Grove). Duties also include kitchen and dining hall responsibilities as well as assisting counselors in evenings with campers. Must have at least 1 year lifeguarding experience and minimum age of 19 years old.

Asst. Aquatics Supervisor Weekly Salary $250 *

Responsible to assist the Aquatics Supervisor with all pool and waterfront activities, campers and staff. Must have completed the ARC Lifeguard Training Course (available through Echo Grove). Duties also include kitchen and dining hall responsibilities as well as assisting counselors in evenings with campers. Must have at least 1 year lifeguarding experience and minimum age of 18 years

Range Safety Officer Weekly Salary $250 *

Responsible for all shooting range, paintball, archery and Archery Tag activities, maintenance of equipment and ensuring the safety of all participants. Must be at least 19 years old and have appropriate certifications NRA RSO or equivalent.

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