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Although
we take great pride in our outstanding facilities and scenic surroundings,
we feel that the most important and impressive aspect of Camp
Chomeish is its staff. Because we strongly believe that the success
of our program depends on those who administer it, our staff is
selected with an emphasis on maturity, dedication, experience,
leadership qualities, caring for children, Chassidishkiet, Tznius
(Modesty), and Respect.
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As
a staff member your responsibilities include guiding children to
build good character traits good habits, make sound personal judgments
and embrace the fundamentals of teamwork. We believe in a work ethic
that embraces playing, cheering, learning, caring, and having fun
while never losing sight of the ultimate |
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goals
of safety and a Chassidishe atmosphere. We are looking for special individuals
who feel comfortable being a child's role model provides genuine warmth
and sound decision-making. Our camp environment nurtures development
of individual character, self-confidence, and the learning of new skills.
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Our
emphasis is on having our campers build lasting friendships within
a family atmosphere of Chassidishe warmth and caring.
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Counselors
live in the bunks with the girls. A ratio of 10 -14 campers to 2 counselors
is typical, counselors are responsible for the conduct of the bunk and
working and living with the girls to ensure a great summer is had by
all.
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Camp
is an alcohol-free, non-smoking work environment with a zero-tolerance
policy. It is important that these considerations are compatible with
your lifestyle.
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Camp
Chomeish Is:
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A
summer of fun, adventure, personal challenges and meeting friends you
will have for a lifetime.
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Camp
Chomeish Is Not:
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A
dorm A fraternity.
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A
"9-to-5" Job.
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A
summer vacation.
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How do you recruit your staff?
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of our prospective staff members are interviewed. References are checked |
What are the ages and qualifications of staff?
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All staff is required to have completed 10th Grade 16 years old to be
eligible for hire at our camps. Many of our returning staff has been with
us for as long as Four years providing wonderful continuity and a foundation
for camp traditions. |
What do you look for in our staff members?
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An
individual who have completed 10th grade before camp begins.
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individual with a Chassidishe, Tzniusdik (Modesty), and Respectful conduct. |
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Individual who can positively influence a young girl's life. |
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Individual with patience and understanding combined with a sense of
humor and vitality for life.
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who show initiative and leadership. |
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who are committed and responsible |
What type of medical care is available for the staff?
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Chomeish of New England has a medical team comprised of a Medical Doctor
on-call and a full time Registered Nurse. Our fully equipped infirmary,
detailed emergency procedures and 20-minute proximity to area hospitals,
create a safe environment for our entire camp community. Camp does not
provide insurance to cover medical expenses not related to your work at
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What types of food do you serve?
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food is delicious and Kosher by the Highest standards, prepared by
a Chef and cooking team. We serve family style and provide a wide
variety of foods at every breakfast, lunch and dinner, so that campers
and Staff can always have a meal that includes food they really like
to eat. In addition we try to maintain a "Home like" atmosphere in
the Kitchen, and when possible will try to accommodate your individual
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you are the type of person who has the personality to work well with people,
likes sports, and wants to see New England, then working at Chomeish can
be a wonderful experience. We take our responsibilities seriously and
want to recruit staff members who will work effectively with children. |
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If
you are interested, please click on the Form button fill out the application
thoroughly and send it as soon as possible. We check references closely,
so please make sure all statements in your application are truthful
and that all phone numbers and addresses are up-to-date. Please provide
daytime numbers as well as nighttime numbers. We will be in touch with
you soon after receiving your application. If you have any questions
regarding camp, feel free to look through the rest of the web site.
We
look forward to hearing from you soon.
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