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What is the time commitment for the summer?
Camp runs for 9 weeks: 6/21 – 8/20; Monday through Friday, with Monday July 5th off! We require at least 6 weeks from our new staff. Generally, staff work 8 weeks. Ultimately, the best ability is availability.
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How long is the camp day?
For most of our positions, 8:30am to 4pm with a 30 minute break!
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What is the typical camp day like?
Our day is structured into 8, 35-minute periods with 10 minute transitions between activities. We start each day with Morning Assembly, where every day begins with a 9am dance party!
We have group activity and elective periods that range from creative arts, performing arts, sports, outdoor adventure, and lakefront activities.
Our younger campers have swim lessons once a day in our outdoor pools. All campers have a Free Swim period at our lakefronts and will have the chance to go on our Wibit (our inflatable obstacle course on our lake!) once a week.
Our campers and staff bring their own lunch, but have the option to have meals delivered to camp through our MyHotLunchbox vendors: Panera Bread, Jersey Mike’s, Roxanne’s, and Papa Gino’s for an additional charge. Staff who drive themselves to camp have the option to drive off-campus for their breaks.
The most quintessential “Everwood” part of the day is Special Event. From a Jell-O Tug of War in 500 gallons of Jell-O to racing across the lake in cardboard box boats, it’s a one-of-a-kind can-only-happen-at-camp event!
We end every Friday afternoon with a camp-wide Assembly. Think popsicles, t-shirt slingshots, performances, and awards. 300 staff and 800 campers – it’s always a PARTY!
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How much do staff earn over the summer?
It depends on your position!
We have hourly rates for:
- Lifeguards/Swim Instructors
- Ropes Course Specialists
- Crossing Guards
- Maintenance
We have salary stipends for:
- Counselor
- Group Leader
- Specialists
We also have additional work opportunities for bus counselors, extended day team (7:15-8:30am or 4-6pm), and our staff referral bonus program ($250 for every person you refer that works at least 6 weeks)!
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What is the staff culture at Everwood?
ENERGY. CONNECTION. TEAMWORK. THAT’S EVERWOOD.
Our staff bring the energy every single day, from hyping each other up, jumping into the fun, and showing up for one another. We work hard, laugh a LOT, and create a camp community where everyone feels supported, included, and excited to be here.
We also have opportunities to further connect with one another through affinity groups for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC staff, as well as after-camp arts and sports clubs.
Because when our staff are having an amazing summer, our campers feel it too.
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Do I have to drive to camp everyday?
You can, or you can take one of our camp buses for free! We have over a dozen bus routes in Greater Boston, MetroWest, or the South Shore. Save on gas, or get paid to monitor the bus as a Bus Counselor!
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