Outdoor Adventure
Outdoor adventure activities truly capture the essence of summer camp. All of the activities below help campers to really embrace their surroundings and indulge in the beautiful scenery on offer to them at camp, away from the hustle and bustle of normal everyday life.
Archery
If you love archery and enjoy teaching others, this is the job for you. Your archery job at camp will take your experience to the next level.
About
As Archery Coach, you are responsible for the safe and fun delivery of Archery classes to campers.
If you love archery and enjoy teaching others, this is the job for you. You may have prior experience teaching archery to groups but your archery job at camp will take your experience to the next level.
A typical day at camp may involve teaching to several different groups with varying ability levels so it is important that you are passionate and patient, all while ensuring each session is fun and informative for campers.
Your role will include the teaching of:
Explaining the difference between compound and recurve bows
What is a 'bullseye' and how to hit one
How to restring a bow
How to set up a target
Safety guidelines
How to score
Advising which arm you should shoot with
The completion of a camp-recognised first aid qualification may also be required.
Preferred Experience or Qualifications:
Grand National Society (GNAS) Level 1+ (not essential)
Competent in archery and passionate about the sport
Ropes Instructor
Your days will be filled with helping campers get to grips with the high ropes course or conquering their fears on the climbing tower.
About
As a Ropes Activity Instructor, you will hold one of the most sought after positions on camp. Your days will be filled with helping campers get to grips with the high ropes course or conquering their fears on the climbing tower. They may be absolute beginners or have had some experience in ropes before.
Confidence and patience is key, as well as having the ability to support campers every time they fall down…until their ability grows and the only way is up, up, up.
The most important part of your role will be to keep campers safe at all times. You should have good knowledge of harnesses and belays and prior experience in using them; prior experience in leading groups is preferred.
Your role will include the teaching of:
Ascender and belay systems
The use of bear claws/carabiners
The use of dynamic and static belay ropes
Fitting a harness/helmet
You will be responsible for;
Group preparation and debriefing
Group initiatives
Icebreaker games/ trust activities (lava pit, plank line up)
Course maintenance
Camper safety and efficient rescue
Course set-up/take down
Spotting
The completion of a camp-recognised first aid qualification may also be required.
Preferred Experience or Qualifications:
Climbing Wall Award (CWA)
Single Pitch Award
If you have any experience in the below, you may also be considered for the position of Ropes Activity Director, if a camp is looking for one for their staff:
Experience in lesson planning
Confident enough to set up and rig a course
Confident enough to run this activity area for the entire summer
Experience in supervising staff within a ropes/rock climbing setting (i.e. Climbing centre supervisor/manager)
You must also be willing to complete further training at camp to gain American qualifications.