What qualities does Monkey Business Camp look for in potential JCs?
While having similar responsibilities to CITs, JCs are expected to take on additional responsibility. JCs may be seeking to develop new skills for a future job with children.
The main 3 attributes we are looking for: enthusiasm, initiative, and cooperation. This could mean different things for each JC, depending on interests and personality. It could mean:
- Noticing how the staff needs help and offering assistance
- Organizing a game of soccer, baseball, tag during a free period
- Singing a song or leading a game at circle or reading books to kids
- Helping assist campers with projects, teaching them as you go!
- Participating in our theme days by dressing up or bringing in items to share
- Loading and unloading vans and in general helping behind the scenes with set-up and clean-up
What if I am not ready for the responsibilities above?
We know that this might not be for every CIT right now. If not this summer, maybe next! You are always welcome to come back as a CIT. Please try again if the site staff or you feel that it is not the right time.
What is the time commitment for JCs?
Summer Hours: 8:00-3:45 or 9:45-5:30, arrive on time. Ext. Care (8-6) available.
[JCs’ sibling campers ages 5-10 can stay until 3:45 or if 9:45-5:30 shift, can stay into p.m. care free]
School Break Hours: 8:00-3:45 or 9:45-5:30, arrive on time. Ext. Care (8-6) available.
When is the training date?
Training Date is in May, required each year, for new and return JCs.
How much is tuition?
Fees: JCs receive camp at almost no cost, just a nominal processing application fee of $30 for School Break Camps and range from $80 (1 week) to $140 (5 or more weeks)for Summer Camp. Fees are paid once accepted.
Spaces Available: 2/site/session
How do I register?
For Summer Camp, JCs should fill out a JC questionnaire and send it to our office by March 20. We will review all questionnaires after that and respond. For Winter, Feb and Spring Break Camps, JCs should contact our office directly expressing their desire to assist at camp, for dates and hours: office@monkeybusinesscamp.com
Summer 2012 Registration
Mandatory JC Training Date is Tuesday, May 22
details on JC Questionnaire
JC Fee Schedule:
Minimum commitment of 2 weeks: $90
3 weeks: $105
4 weeks: $120
5+ weeks: $140
Donations to Scholarship & Staff Training Funds
Monkey Business Camp values inclusion. With a monetary donation, you help fund our scholarship program. The money raised will be used well, giving children a wonderful camp experience! No contribution is too small.
The Stacy Raye Memorial Fund is in its very first year of inception and we have the deepest gratitude to all those who honored our Co-Founding Director's lasting legacy. Stacy passed away on Feb 17, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. She left an amazing legacy and we strive to celebrate her memory. The SRMF was created to support ventures for children and joy. In our first year we sponsored a child, who has been touched by cancer, to attend Monkey Business Camp in Tilden Park.
Additionally, MBC likes to provide enriching training experiences for staff and youth leaders. Please donate to our staff/youth leader training fund to help us hire additional trainers. Last year, we hired a trainer on non-violent communication. Staff loved it!
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