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CORRESPONDENCE
Winter Address (until June 7th):
Camp Cedar
1758 Beacon St.
Brookline, MA 02445
Winter Phone: (888) 844-8080
or: (617) 277-8080
Winter Fax: (617) 277-1488
Email: campcedarjobs@aol.com
Summer Address (after June 7th):
Camp Cedar
112 Camp Cedar Road
Casco, ME 04015
Summer Phone: (207) 627-4277
Summer Fax: (207) 627-4152
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CAMP DATES
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE DATES
Arrival to camp for all staff members is expected
by 5.00 p.m. on Friday, June 20th. The campers will arrive on Saturday,
June 28th. The first week of orientation is used to help get you
trained for the job and prepare for the opening day of camp (see
Orientation Week below).
Please review the STAFF CALENDAR
and the dates of your contract. If for any reason you must arrive
late or leave before your contract is completed, you must arrange
this with camp prior to arrival.
Once your arrival date is determined, please plan to arrive at
camp by 5.00 p.m.
Departure from camp on the final date of your
contract should be planned for after 1:00pm. Please realize that
the Portland airport and bus station are an hour from camp and make
your plans accordingly. Camp will provide transportation to the
bus station or airport after 1:00pm on your final day of work.
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TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION TO CAMP
There are several ways to get to camp; own car, carpool, bus, plane
(see suggested plane and bus routes on the TRAVEL
OPTIONS TO CAMP) . You are responsible for arranging your own
transportation to camp. If you are coming by bus or by airplane
to Portland, ME, we will be happy to pick you up at a pre-arranged
time. Please reconfirm the pick-up date and time with us a few days
prior to your arrival to ensure of a timely pick-up.
If you would like to try to carpool with another staff member from
your part of the country or are having difficulty making travel
arrangements, please let us know early so that we can try to help.
International staff, please review the INTERNATIONAL
STAFF TRAVEL sheet before making final arrangements.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO CAMP
Please see the form labeled DIRECTIONS
TO CAMP for the best route. Again, please plan to arrive to
camp by 5:00pm unless otherwise discussed.
SHIPPING LUGGAGE TO CAMP
If you do not bring your luggage with you, we suggest that you send
it by mail or UPS. Be sure to mark it “STAFF” and send
so it will arrive at camp before you do. Do not use trunks. It is
best to use large duffel bags. The shipping address is Camp Cedar,
112 Camp Cedar Road, Casco, ME 04015.
ORIENTATION WEEK
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ORIENTATION
ORIENTATION WEEK
Our orientation time is 8 days in length and is mandatory. During
this time, you will meet the rest of the staff and begin to plan for
the summer ahead. We pride ourselves on doing an excellent and thorough
job of training the staff for the job of being a camp counselor. Issues
including; team building, teaching practice, activity planning, risk
management, bunk management and much more are covered during this
week. This is really the time for the staff to get to know one another
and to develop as a team.
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CAMP LIFE
ACCOMODATIONS
When you arrive, you will be assigned to a cabin and will share a
room with 3-4 other staff members. The cabins are comfortable, wooden
buildings with bunkbeds, electricity and plumbing.
STAFF CLOTHING / EQUIPMENT LIST
We do not have a counselor uniform, except for Staff T-shirts. Everyone
is required to buy 2 staff shirts, which we sell at our cost of
$10.00. Camp will provide 2 staff T-shirts as well for a total of
4. Though our dress code is casual, we do expect that you will dress
neatly and appropriately. The STAFF
CLOTHING / EQUIPMENT LIST will give you some idea of what to
bring with you. You can use your own judgment about most of the
articles listed. We provide sheets and pillowcases for everyone.
Please DO NOT BRING ELECTRIC BLANKETS, STEREO SYSTEMS OR TV’s
TO CAMP.
LAUNDRY
You can choose to have your laundry done for you once a week in
our own laundry facility. Please bring a labeled laundry bag. Because
we do a great deal of laundry every day, some of your things can
get mixed in with others. So that you are able to get your clothes
returned, it is imperative that everything you bring is clearly
labeled. Nametags work better than indelible markers, which tend
to wash out. There are also Laundromats in the local area where
you could do your own laundry if you choose.
HEALTH
We have a doctor and three nurses on staff. You have access to them
if you have any sickness or injury. If you take any prescription
drugs, bring a copy of the prescription with you. Infirmary hours
will be explained at camp.
HEALTH AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE
All staff members are completely covered by Workman's Compensation
for any accident that occurs while performing camp duties. You are
required to have health insurance and must provide a copy of your
insurance information.
Please fill out the STAFF INSURANCE
FORM (go to the Forms Section to see NECESSARY FORMS / IDENTIFICATIONS) and send or fax
it to us prior to your arrival.
**If you are coming through an international exchange program that
includes health/accident insurance (BUNAC, CCUSA, Camp America,
InterExchange), you do not need to provide proof of insurance.
SPECIAL DIETS
Because we feed over 450 people daily (with campers and staff),
it is impossible for us to cater to special diets. Our menu is well
balanced and nutritious, and we know that there is something served
at each meal that everyone can eat. We usually have a salad bar
and a pasta option at lunch and dinner.
CAR KEYS
If you drive to camp we strongly suggest that you bring an extra
set of your car keys with you, and give one set to us for safe keeping.
CAMP DRIVERS
Only those who are 21 years of age with a clean driving record may
be eligible to drive camp vehicles. If you are 21 and have a valid
drivers’ license, you must send or fax us a copy of your license,
which we will use to run a license check, do determine your eligibility
to drive camp vehicles. We will also ask you to take a Camp Cedar
“driving test” so we are sure you are familiar with
our vehicles. When not needed for camp business, our vehicles may
be available during the evenings for local use by staff. **International
staff over 21 years of age must have an International Drivers’
License if planning on driving staff.
GUESTS
You are welcome to have occasional visitors during the summer but
they should not interfere with your work. Please do not invite guests
to sleep at camp. We ask this for the complete safety of our campers.
Let us know if you intend to have guests, and be sure to introduce
them to us when they arrive.
E-MAIL
We have 4 computers available in the staff lounge for email for
use on your time off only. We suggest that you open an account (if
not already done) with hotmail.com, yahoo.com or any mail service
provider that can be reached via the internet. We will ask that
everyone be very sensitive to the needs of others and limit you
time online accordingly.
TELEPHONE CREDIT CARDS
We have several pay phones for outgoing calls that can be used for
collect & credit card calls on your time off. If you do not
have a telephone credit card to use this summer, you may purchase
a “Global Key Phone Card” at camp. These cards are in
denominations of $10 or $20 and can be purchased at our camp office.
Rates are very reasonable.
PERSONAL CASH AND VALUABLES
We strongly suggest that only a limited amount of cash be kept at
camp and recommend you bring traveler’s checks instead of
cash. Cash advances from your salary will be available regularly.
We also recommend that you leave items of monetary or sentimental
value at home. Cameras and all other equipment should be marked
with your name (we have an engraver available at camp). Camp is
not responsible for items lost or stolen at camp.
A camp locker will be assigned to you for your valuables with a
$10 key deposit which will be returned to you at the end of the
season.
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SCHEDULE / TIME OFF
WORK SCHEDULES
Your schedule will depend on the job to which you are assigned.
We will go over the specifics when you are at camp. Everyone will
have some time off during the day and evening, and may take advantage
of all the facilities available at camp. We hope that you will become
fully involved in camp life and will participate in, or attend,
as many of the summer’s activities as possible.
Along with your work assignments and your free time, you will also
be responsible for the upkeep of the cabins where you live. All
staff quarters will be inspected regularly. We will set up a system
so everyone shares responsibility for the cleaning of the cabins.
DAYS OFF
We know that it is important to take time off and recharge throughout
the summer. Built in to the schedule are regular days off. Typically
there are trips out of camp that you can join to enjoy a local area
site or to shop.
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CAMP POLICIES
WATERFRONT
The head of our waterfront is in charge of all waterfront activities.
Camp is on a beautiful lake, and the waterfront is made available
to the entire staff. There are a few rules that need mentioning.
The only time anyone is allowed on the waterfront
is when a lifeguard is on duty. Also, we always
use the "buddy" system so no one may ever swim alone.
Anyone at Cedar who wants to use the waterfront for swimming, boating
or skiing must take a swimming test to make sure they will be safe
in the water. The boats and water-skiing will be made available
at assigned times for those who have passed the test.
SMOKING
We strongly discourage smoking. Smoking is not allowed while you
are working with our campers. The only smoking allowed on campus
is in the designated smoking area at the far end of the staff parking
lot after taps (around 9:15pm) only if you are off duty. Smoking
is not allowed in or near any buildings, including your cabins or
wherever children are present.
ALCOHOL AND ILLEGAL DRUGS
The drinking age in Maine, as in the rest of the U.S., is 21 and
no one under age is allowed to drink at any time. Maine alcohol
laws are some of the toughest in the US and are strictly enforced.
There is no drinking on camp property. If you are of age, we expect
you to keep your drinking to moderation. No one may return to camp
intoxicated. Use or possession of illegal drugs is not allowed.
Violation of any of these rules may be cause for automatic dismissal
and/or appropriate legal action.
CURFEW
At camp, we have a curfew for all staff of 1:00am. We need our entire
team to be fresh and alert for the benefit and safety of our kids.
If you go out of camp for an evening, you will need to be back by
1:00am.
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As always, please email (campcedarjobs@aol.com)
or give us a call anytime with any questions.