The Town of Ancram is looking for a Camp Director to organize and run the 2022 Ancram Kids Camp.
The Camp Director is responsible for the overall operation of the Kids Camp including coordinating with the County Health Department, meeting the requirements of the NYS Health Department, coordinating with the Pool Manager and Head Lifeguard for camper access to the town pool, planning and scheduling Camp activities, hiring Camp counselors, making arrangements for field trips, securing the necessary tents, tables, and chairs for Camp, arranging for medical support for the Camp and developing a written safety plan.
NYS requires that Camp Directors have a Bachelor’s Degree or be at least 21 years old, and have at least 24 weeks of administrative or supervising experience in camping.
The Ancram Kids Camp normally accepts 40-50 children between the ages of 6 to 12, and requires a staff of up to 10 camp counselors.
Camp will run for 6 weeks in July and August. Planning for Camp will start in April.
If you are interested in this position or know someone who might be, please contact Art Bassin at abassin@aol.com or call Art at 518-469-7768 to schedule an interview and review the 2022 Children’s Camp Information Package issued by the Columbia County Board of Health.
