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Staff Application

Name:*
First Last
Permanent Address:*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Email:*
Primary Phone Number:*
Gender:*
- Male
- Female
Date of Birth:*
How did you hear about The Main Idea?*
Why apply?*
Working at camp is one of the toughest and most rewarding jobs out there. Why do you want to spend your last two weeks of summer in the Maine woods, living in a cabin with 10 children, 2 fellow counselors, and no electricity?
Role Model*
At camp, 130 girls will be looking up to you as their role model. What do want them to learn from you? What parts of you should they imitate?
Rainy Days*
Some days at camp, despite our best sun dances, it rains and pours and thunderstorms. We cancel regularly scheduled activities and come inside. What rainy day activity would you lead with a group of ten campers? What rainy day activity would you lead with a group of 50 campers? Bonus points for creativity!
How do you currently spend your days?*
Are you a student? Where are you employed? Let us know where you work or study.
Camp Experience:
Please list all relevant camp experience including name of camp, positions held, and dates employed.
Experience with Children
Please describe other experience you have working with children.
Have you ever been convicted of child abuse or a sex related crime?*
- Yes
- No
Have you ever been convicted of felony or misdemeanor?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, please give details for each incident:
Which activity would you want to teach at Main Idea?*
You can choose up to two activities.
- Tennis
- Horseback riding
- Ropes course
- Archery
- Swimming
- Canoe
- Dance
- Drama
- Arts and Crafts
- Nature/Environmental Science
- Yoga
- Landsports
- Step
- Leadership
- Trips
Experience*
Please describe your experience teaching that activity.
Lesson Plan*
What would you teach a group of 12 year olds in that activity? You have forty-five minutes. What should the girls learn from the lesson? How will they learn it?
CERTIFICATIONS*
Do you currently hold any certifications (Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor, CPR, First Aid, etc.? Please list all, along with expiration date.
Gaining Certification
Please check all certifications you are interested in attaining during counselor training in order to work at Main Idea.
- Lifeguard
- Canoe Instructor
- Water Safety Instructor
- High/Low Ropes Course
- Archery
- Sailing
Do you have a valid United States driver's license?*
- Yes
- No
If you are a licensed driver and over 21 years old, are you interested in taking our training to drive our 15 passenger vans?
- Yes, I am interested.
- No, I am not interested.
- I am interested but would feel more comfortable with a little bit of practice before taking the vans out with passengers.
Camping Trip*
All staff members get to go on an overnight camping trip with their cabin. You'll roast marshmallows on a fire you build, go stargazing, and fall asleep in a tent to the sounds of the loons on the lake. How would you describe your camping abilities?
- I have considered thru hiking the AT. May or may not have actually done it.
- I love a good campfire and a sleep out.
- I'm up for hanging out around the fire and sleeping out. But maybe someone else should build that fire.
- I googled loons. They are terrifying. I'd want some serious training on how to go camping.
- I have never slept in a tent before and I don't think that I would be comfortable doing so.
Dietary Prefereces
Camp provides all meals for you during the camp session. They are nutritious, delicious, and geared towards children's tastes. We can accommodate the following dietary preferences. Please check any that apply to you.
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten Free
Unisex Adult T-shirt Size:*
All staff members are provided with two snazzy staff t-shirts. What is your preferred t-shirt size?
- XS
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- 1 XL
- 2 XL
- 3 XL
- 4 XL
- 5 XL