- Working at CCS
- Staffing Overview
- Staff & Counselors Page
- CIT Page
- LIT Page
Working at CCS
“One person of principle can always make a difference”.
Do you have what it takes to make a difference to a camper?
There are many ways you can spend your summer. So, why choose Camp CenterStage? CCS is a special place where creative and caring people come together to help each other achieve their best. Our programs offer campers the opportunity to learn valuable life skills through a variety of arts and traditional camp experiences, and our professionally-trained staff are integral in making this happen!
Our staff have energy, experience, compassion, fun and integrity. We choose our staff very carefully because we know that they play a vital role in the success of our summers. If you are truly excited about the opportunity to nurture young people along their way to becoming strong, sound, healthy, supportive, happy adults, then we look forward to meeting you and working with you in the magical woods of Maine!
General Qualifications of CCS Staff:
Join us and make a difference!
Do you have what it takes to make a difference to a camper?
There are many ways you can spend your summer. So, why choose Camp CenterStage? CCS is a special place where creative and caring people come together to help each other achieve their best. Our programs offer campers the opportunity to learn valuable life skills through a variety of arts and traditional camp experiences, and our professionally-trained staff are integral in making this happen!
Our staff have energy, experience, compassion, fun and integrity. We choose our staff very carefully because we know that they play a vital role in the success of our summers. If you are truly excited about the opportunity to nurture young people along their way to becoming strong, sound, healthy, supportive, happy adults, then we look forward to meeting you and working with you in the magical woods of Maine!
General Qualifications of CCS Staff:
- High School Graduates, College Students, Graduate Students, Educators and Artists.
- All CCS staff members have a desire to share their skills, encourage growth from campers, are accepting of all campers and provide a safe, fun and supportive environment.
- Each staff member should be qualified to teach one or more of the skills listed on the application, many include arts based skills, but also include traditional camping skills.
- All CCS staff members support the mission of Camp CenterStage and live by the mantra “Is it Safe? Is it Fun? Is it for the Campers?”
- Once you have completed all required forms and turned them in you will receive a confirmation from Camp Administrator.
- Interviews (in person and phone) take place in March and April.
- Most staff members are hired by April 15th of each year. However, some staff members may be hired later depending on camp needs and staff vacancies.
Join us and make a difference!
Staffing Overview
There are many ways you can spend your summer: So, why choose Camp CenterStage? We are a magical place where you dance, sing, teach, grow and contribute to a unique community. Our leadership team and counselors use great judgment, demonstrate teamwork, have compassion for others and make a positive contributions to campers and the camp community. CCS creates a safe and supportive environment for young artists who value serving their community through the use of their talents.
CCS is a special place where creative and caring people come together to help each other achieve their best. Our programs offer campers the opportunity to learn valuable life skills through a variety of arts and traditional camp experiences. Our professionally trained staff are integral in making CCS a very special place!
Each year we seek talented, energetic staff who enjoy working with our terrific campers ages 8 – 18 in a creative summer environment. Many of our staff are alumni campers and CITs / LITs who truly appreciate the value of achieving excellence through the arts.
CCS is a special place where creative and caring people come together to help each other achieve their best. Our programs offer campers the opportunity to learn valuable life skills through a variety of arts and traditional camp experiences. Our professionally trained staff are integral in making CCS a very special place!
Each year we seek talented, energetic staff who enjoy working with our terrific campers ages 8 – 18 in a creative summer environment. Many of our staff are alumni campers and CITs / LITs who truly appreciate the value of achieving excellence through the arts.
Staff & Counselor Page
Staff & Directors
The Camp CenterStage Leadership & Director Team develop the camp program and are responsible for shaping & creating the annual theme, mentoring programs, evening activities and the day-to-day operation of camp. Members of these teams work year-round on the camp's program, resulting in a top-notch, unforgettable experience to campers. Facilitators also serve as mentors to the counselors and provide leadership and training.
Counselors
As a Camp CenterStage Counselor, you would be responsible for cabin duties, serving as a mentor, organizing activities and teaching workshops. Counselors are also responsible for ensuring a safe, creative and fun environment for the campers. Each counselor is assigned to a cabin and is responsible for the 6 - 8 campers and one CIT in that cabin. Counselors also play an important role in designing evening activities and shaping the entire camp experience.
CCS Camp counselors earn a stipend plus room and board for each 13-day session. Stipends are negotiated based on experience and responsibilities (Life-Guard, CIT Coordinator, etc). Counselors must be at least 18 years of age at the time of the camp session.
The Camp CenterStage Leadership & Director Team develop the camp program and are responsible for shaping & creating the annual theme, mentoring programs, evening activities and the day-to-day operation of camp. Members of these teams work year-round on the camp's program, resulting in a top-notch, unforgettable experience to campers. Facilitators also serve as mentors to the counselors and provide leadership and training.
Counselors
As a Camp CenterStage Counselor, you would be responsible for cabin duties, serving as a mentor, organizing activities and teaching workshops. Counselors are also responsible for ensuring a safe, creative and fun environment for the campers. Each counselor is assigned to a cabin and is responsible for the 6 - 8 campers and one CIT in that cabin. Counselors also play an important role in designing evening activities and shaping the entire camp experience.
CCS Camp counselors earn a stipend plus room and board for each 13-day session. Stipends are negotiated based on experience and responsibilities (Life-Guard, CIT Coordinator, etc). Counselors must be at least 18 years of age at the time of the camp session.
CIT Page
CIT Program Overview
Camp CenterStage Counselors-In-Training (CIT's) are senior campers (16 and 17 years old) who are ready to explore what it takes to be an outstanding CCS counselor. The CCS CIT program strives to train young men and women to become effective and talented camp counselors. CIT's play an extremely important role in leading and mentoring campers. Some of these responsibilities include: assisting Counselors with cabin projects, checking in with campers throughout the day, and participating in activities and talent shows. CIT's are also responsible for designing and running two of the camp's evening activities.
The CIT's role at camp is to learn about the camp program, mission, and how to effectively teach, coach, and counsel campers. Part of our Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Program provides CIT's an opportunity to shadow our trained camp Counselors and learn more about being a Counselor themselves, while gaining a new perspective on camp. CIT's also participate in leadership training, which allows them to gain skills that they can use in their every day lives. Although CIT's are still officially "campers", they receive a discounted registration tuition, have increased responsibilities, while also enjoying all the fun of being a camper!
Counselor-in-Training program lasts for up to two summers depending on the age at which a camper joins (either sixteen or seventeen years old). CITs are encourage to apply to be an LIT (Leader in Training) after one or two years of CIT training. Our goal is to have a CIT finish the program having acquired all the necessary skills to become an effective and talented counselor at Camp CenterStage. We believe that the camp and camper benefit from a successful CIT program.
All CITs Will:
CITs Will Have the Opportunity To:
Camp CenterStage Counselors-In-Training (CIT's) are senior campers (16 and 17 years old) who are ready to explore what it takes to be an outstanding CCS counselor. The CCS CIT program strives to train young men and women to become effective and talented camp counselors. CIT's play an extremely important role in leading and mentoring campers. Some of these responsibilities include: assisting Counselors with cabin projects, checking in with campers throughout the day, and participating in activities and talent shows. CIT's are also responsible for designing and running two of the camp's evening activities.
The CIT's role at camp is to learn about the camp program, mission, and how to effectively teach, coach, and counsel campers. Part of our Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Program provides CIT's an opportunity to shadow our trained camp Counselors and learn more about being a Counselor themselves, while gaining a new perspective on camp. CIT's also participate in leadership training, which allows them to gain skills that they can use in their every day lives. Although CIT's are still officially "campers", they receive a discounted registration tuition, have increased responsibilities, while also enjoying all the fun of being a camper!
Counselor-in-Training program lasts for up to two summers depending on the age at which a camper joins (either sixteen or seventeen years old). CITs are encourage to apply to be an LIT (Leader in Training) after one or two years of CIT training. Our goal is to have a CIT finish the program having acquired all the necessary skills to become an effective and talented counselor at Camp CenterStage. We believe that the camp and camper benefit from a successful CIT program.
All CITs Will:
- Observe a variety of different activity areas
- Set and meet personal and camp program goals (katiaki)
- Demonstrate the ability to lead a small group activity (individually)
- Assist with cabin duties
- Actively participate in CIT discussions/meetings daily
- Complete an evaluation with the CIT supervisor
- Successfully plan and execute an all-camp event (as a CIT group)
CITs Will Have the Opportunity To:
- Gain experiential learning by shadowing and assisting staff
- Observe staff teaching and coaching techniques
- Participate in activities, special events, trips, studios, masterclasses, workshops cabin living, and special CIT meetings
- Meet with fellow CITs, mentors, and supervisors
- Get feedback and assessments from peers, supervisors, and self
LIT Page
LIT Program
The CCS LIT program is geared toward a second or third year CIT's who are 17 or 18 years old. LITs take a leadership role at CCS, participating in a similar capacity to a full staff member; but they will have less responsibility supervising campers and more emphasis on leadership training.
Meetings between all LITs and the LIT mentor take place daily. Additionally, the LIT mentor or other staff member will meet individually with each LIT at least twice during the camp experience to assess his/her progress and learning. The purpose of the daily meetings vary but they are essential to the structure of the LIT program in promoting the exchange of ideas and learning amongst the LITs. Guest counselors will attend the discussion section of the meetings to share their ideas about being a leader or offer specific guidance on topics or situations that may arise. Meetings may be about planning camp events, discussing a teaching technique, goal setting and leadership skills, or resolving a problem when one arises.
All LITs Will:
The CCS LIT program is geared toward a second or third year CIT's who are 17 or 18 years old. LITs take a leadership role at CCS, participating in a similar capacity to a full staff member; but they will have less responsibility supervising campers and more emphasis on leadership training.
Meetings between all LITs and the LIT mentor take place daily. Additionally, the LIT mentor or other staff member will meet individually with each LIT at least twice during the camp experience to assess his/her progress and learning. The purpose of the daily meetings vary but they are essential to the structure of the LIT program in promoting the exchange of ideas and learning amongst the LITs. Guest counselors will attend the discussion section of the meetings to share their ideas about being a leader or offer specific guidance on topics or situations that may arise. Meetings may be about planning camp events, discussing a teaching technique, goal setting and leadership skills, or resolving a problem when one arises.
All LITs Will:
- Share a cabin with only LITs and the LIT mentor
- Participate in evening activities based on an individual team (ie: LITs are assigned to a team and to a cabin from that team)
- Be in small mentor group which will organize activities for youngest mentor groups in addition to meeting every morning as a small group
- Have a mentor/coach who will work exclusively with LIT group
- Have first-hand experiences with planning, organizing and executing our Community Service Outreach Day
- Have opportunities to facilitate morning assembly as well as lead morning activities
- Be instrumental in organizing Dining Hall operations in regards to setting up for dance rehearsals and meal time (not replacing evening servers or cabin set up)
- Participate in the True Colors International personality and leadership assessment
- Have opportunity for one morning hike exclusive for LITs
- Participate in all "special" CIT evening program such as movie social, campfire, and other CIT privileges
- Participate in team building experiences such as problem solving, ropes course, and goal setting
- Gain skills as a public speakers, leaders, students and productive citizens
- Gain self-confidence
- Understand better ways to communicate and relate with others
- Learn team building techniques
- Learn conflict resolution strategies
Your Leadership Team
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Jeffrey Elwood Camp Administrator |
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Carla Murphy, R.N. Health Care Director |
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Adele Jones Dance Director |
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Kalen Willits Waterfront Director/Counselor |
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Alli Hayden Counselor |
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Katrin Tharp Counselor |
Jared Splaine Counselor/Dance |
Sarah Knox Counselor |
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Andy Allen Sports Director/Mentor |
Brooks Ewald Counselor |
Sarah Hashem Counselor |
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August (Will) Thornton Counselor |
