“I learned that I can do whatever I put my mind
to.” – Soelma (13)WiredWoods camper
So you think you know Adobe Photoshop?
Can you teach an at-risk 12-year-old how to make a digital self-portrait?
Know HTML? No problem?
Can you teach an 11-year-old with literacy challenges how to code her own web
page in Notepad?
Do you enjoy summer camp and the outdoors?
Are you willing to teach technology in a log cabin?
Do you have the desire to empower at-risk
kids by challenging them to achieve what others,
including themselves, doubt that they can achieve
in today’s digital age?
If you answered yes to ALL of these
questions, then WiredWoods and Crossroads for Kids
want YOU to accept what should be
a very rewarding challenge this summer.
Come to summer camp and teach
at-risk kids digital imagery and web design, all
from inside a wired wooden cabin! |
A WiredWoods camper works on her web site. |
The Program
WiredWoods (www.wiredwoods.org) has developed a proven,
innovative curriculum that teaches youth how to be
creators rather than just consumers of technology. This
program is offered as part of established summer camps
and after-school programs.
In 2005, WiredWoods will run its innovative curriculum
in partnership with Crossroads for Kids (www.crossroads4kids.org)
at two well-established overnight camps for at-risk youth – Camp
Wing (Duxbury, MA) and Camp Mitton (Brewster, MA). Through
innovative social, recreational and educational programs,
Crossroads for Kids empowers youth at risk to achieve success
regardless of their environment.
The Position
WiredWoods and Crossroads are looking for instructors
and counselors for both camps. Responsibilities could include:
- Work as a team with experienced teachers to teach
at-risk children during daily 1-2 hour sessions.
- Manage the computer
network to ensure the campers have a positive experience.
- Support
the camp staff in their use of the computers.
- Act as a
full-time counselor, fully integrated into camp life – cabin
responsibility, meals and activities such as camp service
project, evening program and special events
This will be a demanding full-time job for 9 weeks (approximately
June 15 - August 20) including orientation and training.
Specific dates will be determined by camp location. Everyone
will live in group camp housing, eat camp meals and participate
in camp activities.
Qualifications
Ideal candidates will have:
- Enthusiasm for working
with at-risk youth.
- Experience in digital photography
and graphics, especially working knowledge of Photoshop.
- Experience
with HTML as well as web design (GoLive/Dreamweaver),
animation (LiveMotion/Flash) and/or audio editing (CoolEdit/Audition).
- Experience
with technology-based instruction of middle school
aged youth in a formal or informal setting a plus.
- Experience
in an overnight camp environment.
- Interest in contributing
to an informal, camp community.
Proposed Salary and Benefits
Commensurate with experience plus food, housing, and
1 paid day-off per week.
Contact
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to the
attention of Lisa Radden, lradden_wiredwoods@msn.com
