What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wolfe neck counselor position at Stockbridge School of Agriculture?
Job Description :
Farm Camp At Farm Camp, kids engage in hands-on learning that immerses them in sustainable agriculture and the environment.
From caring for livestock, tending (and tasting) what is in our gardens, and exploring our surrounding ecosystems, campers fill their days with discovery.
While emphasizing play, exploration, and farm-based activities, campers try new things, gain confidence, and grow in their individual relationship with farming and food.
Each year, we host hundreds of campers ages 4-15 from the local community and out-of-state. The Farm Camp season runs for 10 weeks from June 17 to August 23, 2024.
Farmward Bound Farmward Bound (FWB) campers take a deeper dive into farming, agriculture and environmental education, while also focusing on group building, leadership, and communication skills.
This group will participate more heavily in the day to day operations of our farm and expand their exploration of Wolfe’s Neck during weekly excursions to nearby Wolfe’s Neck State Park and canoeing along our coast.
Campers can participate in a one-night overnight on the farm - facilitated by the FWB Counselors. This program only runs for 8 out of the 10 weeks of the summer and will be supplemented by two weeks of our new C.
H.E.F program. C.H.E.F. Cook. Harvest. Eat. Farm! This group of campers will transform into farm-based chefs over the course of their week here.
They will get a closer look at what it takes to produce the food we eat visiting and working in our gardens and vegetable fields and harvesting produce.
They will then take to the kitchen to learn how to prepare what was picked, the basics of knife and food safety, and different cooking techniques.
Professional chefs, guest cooks, and the Farm Camp Leadership Team will work with counselors to create and facilitate the programming.
This program is for 12-15 year olds. It does not include an overnight and will only take place during Weeks 6 and 7 (July 22 to 26 and July 29 to August 2).
H.E.F (ages 12-15) Co-lead a 1-night FWB overnight each week on the property note that the two weeks of C.H.E.F programming does not include an overnight Co-lead farm and cooking-based activities and provide appropriate structure and supervision Activities are hands-on and inquiry-based and include daily farm chores, harvesting, cooking meals, crafts, soil science, cooking, and wool crafts.
These can be taken from existing curriculum or created and implemented by staff Introduce leadership skills including listening, communication, team building, and peaceful conflict resolution Prepare and manage food / gear for overnight and keep storage spaces clean and organized Organize and facilitate weekly excursion to Wolfe’s Neck State Park Guide weekly canoe trip off coast of farm, teaching proper paddling techniques and safety and maintenance of gear (dependent on qualifications of hired staff) Create and lead activities based on interests and experiences for mixed age groups during afternoon Choice Time See copy of the general schedule under our Farm Camp Schedule FAQ.
Communicate daily updates and concerns regarding camp or campers to the Farm Camp Leadership Team Connect with parents and caregivers with updates, answering general questions, and providing behavioral notes as required Participate in staff training, weekly staff meetings, and miscellaneous duties that contribute to the day-to-day operation of the camp including set up and clean-up of all daily supplies and equipment Implement all camp policies and expectations that help foster an environment of mutual respect, safety, support, and engagement for all campers Provide and document basic first aid according to camp policy and level of training
Last updated : 2024-03-02