Sei ein Sommerheld für andere.
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Warum Betreuer für besondere Bedürfnisse werden?
Du wirst das Sommercamp für alle zugänglich machen.
Camps für besondere Bedürfnisse ziehen eine breite Palette von Menschen an. Du wirst mit Menschen mit geistigen oder körperlichen Einschränkungen zusammenarbeiten, ihnen helfen, das gleiche unglaubliche Sommererlebnis wie alle anderen Camper zu haben und sogar an denselben Aktivitäten teilzunehmen.
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Du wirst Teil eines unglaublichen Teams sein.
Mit einem typischen Betreuer-Camper-Verhältnis von 1:1 oder 2: hast du viel Unterstützung von anderen Betreuern und kannst sicherstellen, dass deine Camper das unglaublichste Sommercamp-Erlebnis haben.
Du wirst unglaubliche Lebenserfahrung sammeln.
Rollen in Camps für Kinder mit besonderen Bedürfnissen können herausfordernd sein, aber du wirst dadurch Resilienz und Mitgefühl entwickeln. Du wirst alle Höhen und Tiefen des Sommers erleben und wirst überrascht sein, wie schwer es ist, sich zu verabschieden, wenn der Sommer zu Ende geht.
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"Die Camper mit Behinderungen kennenzulernen, hat mich gelehrt, die Person zu kennen, anstatt das Etikett."
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FAQs
Of course - you'll spend your time caring for people with disabilities, which can be a tiring job. However, most special needs camps are a bit slower-paced than the typical summer camp, to ensure that all the campers can participate. You'll also have lots of support from fellow counselors, and you'll likely have more time off, as most special needs campers will typically only attend camp for a week or two - which means you may get full weekends off. Each camp is different, and campers may stay for the week or for the whole summer. Whatever camp you end up at, you'll get time off each week to rest and recharge - or, if you're up for an adventure, you can explore the surrounding area. Make sure to ask your Camp Director about time off when your application reaches the "Ready to Hire" stage! Check out our after camp travel perks too make the most of your 30 day post-camp travel period!
Special needs summer camps resemble the average summer camp - only for people with special needs. The facilities and accommodations may be more accessible for people with physical disabilities, the intention of these camps is to provide the same incredible summer experience as every other camper would get. Simply put, campers with special needs are able to challenge themselves in all the activities at camp.
Absolutely - you don't need experience to work with special needs campers. Before the campers start to arrive, you'll have at least a week to settle in, meet your co-counselors, and get oriented. There will be lots of other counselors around to support you and provide guidance - the camper-counselor ratio at these camps is usually 1:1 or 2:1. One thing you'll learn about working at a special needs camp is that you'll never quite know what to expect from each day. The best special needs counselors are flexible and compassionate - if you can roll with the punches, and want to develop great relationships, you'll be perfect at one of these camps.
Special needs campers span the full range of the disability spectrum. You may work with a variety of campers - such as people with intellectual or developmental challenges like autism or downs syndrome, behavioural conditions such as ADHD, or physical limitations such as spina bifida. Some camps will have a specific focus, and work with people who have a specific type of disability, and some may be able to accommodate a wider variety. Wherever you end up, you'll be doing a good thing - helping people have an amazing summer that wouldn't be possible without you.
