We break our staff down into three different categories.  They are:

 

Counselors move with their groups throughout the day. They are the leader, helper, listener and above all, the role model. 

 

On our younger side of camp, Mainside, two counselors are assigned to a group of twelve campers, so responsibility is shared. On our older side of camp, Teenside, one counselor is assigned to a group of eight campers. The groups throughout camp are organized into units of 35 to 60 campers and seven to ten counselors. Each unit has its own supervisor who gives direction to the counselors and oversees the program.

 

Specialty positions are still available in:  Israeli culture, nature, golf, archery, Jewish culture, high ropes, low ropes, athletics and boating. Each one is responsible to one of camp's Program Directors or that areas supervisor. In addition to their specific program areas, specialists live in camper units and are expected to assist counselors when not running activities.

 

Surprise Lake Camp offers a variety of non-program staff opportunities. These include kitchen, site assistant (driver)*, canteen, maintenance, housekeeping, health care and office staff. These positions play a significant role in the everyday operation of camp. They vary in work schedule, and most of them involve some kind of rotating night responsibilities.

 

If you are 16 or 17 years old, SLC did not forget you. There are positions as parents’ helpers, office aides, canteen aides and health center aides.  In addition, there are counselor aide positions available for staff finishing their junior year in High School.