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 STAFF at Leif Ericson consists of over 125 professional YMCA staff, teachers, college students, and high school students. The college staff come from regional colleges and distant universities such as Yale and Harvard.  The staff undergoes an extensive training program that includes first aid, child psychology, and character training.  The counselors each are in charge of 12 campers, and are supported by junior counselors. Support staff at the YMCA kitchen make the hundreds of sandwiches (5 varieties), prepare the vegetables, juice, milk, etc. that the over 300 kids in each of the five two-week camps consume daily. High School students, college students, and educators who are interested in any of the many positions at Leif Ericson, should call the Sioux Falls YMCA at 605-336-3190, or stop at the "Y" and talk to the Youth Department staff.

Camp Staff Application Forms

Camp is right around the corner and we are excited to begin planning for the summer.  We wanted to let everyone know they should be receiving a letter in the mail soon with the postcard confirming if you are coming back this summer or not.  Also, if you know someone that you think would be great out at camp, have them fill out an application and get it to us as soon as possible.  You can get the application from this link:

 

http://www.siouxfallsymca.org/CampDay.aspx#CampStaffEmploymentApplications

 

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Senior Staff 2007
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The 2004 Leif Ericson STaff

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Senior Staff 2003

Becoming part of the Leif Ericson staff family is a rewarding and unforgettable experience. Many college students use the experience to launch them on a career working with young people. The nation-wide positive reputation of Sioux Falls YMCA camps  makes working here valuable for resumes and work experience. For an applicaton, click here.

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