Dear Camp Staff and Friends,

            Many of the great staff that we have either went to camp as a kid or were referred to us by another “Rock Star” camp staff.  Typically the “Rock Star” staff says to their awesome (and equally cool friends) “Hey, You should work at camp with me this summer.  It is by far the best job that I have ever had, seriously.  At work I ride horses, zip lines and buses with kids singing on them.  I work with people that have funny names like Big Cheese, Jellyfish, Sonic, Sparrow, Jammin’ Jen and Woodchuck, he’s my boss that had 5 bad cases of Gold Fever last summer, and we poured water on his head 5 times to cure him.  On a normal day we are visited by various woodland wildlife, bearded ladies, gorillas, a candy dog, a giant hand, peanut bird, Hollywood people, gnomes, pirates and a strange bird named Perch that laid a Golden Egg.  Some staff even get paid to go to Wild Water West, seriously.”  Then you ask “What do you do at your job?”  “Really?!?”  “You get yelled at by unhappy customers, get grease burns from flipping burgers, get chaffing from wearing dress pants, are pale from lack of sunlight, get written up for singing at work and have a grumpy boss named Lyle?”  Then you say.  “Woah, that is brutal, I got promoted for singing silly songs at my job and a free membership to the YMCA.  You should totally work at camp with me!”   “But, apply soon because cool people tend to be organized and several people already have applications in.”  www.leifericson.org

I will apply, but how? 

 SEE APPLICATION LINK AT BOTTOM OF PAGE!!

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Sioux Falls Family YMCA offers five, two- week sessions of day camp throughout the summer. The camping program is filled with fun, progressive activities that build confidence, self-esteem, and awareness to the campers.

TYPICAL WORK SCHEDULE: The staff for Leif Ericson and Tepeetonka arrive at

· Sioux Falls YMCA Camping Programs have over 80 years of camping experience.

· Camp facility and programs located in the heart of Sioux Falls.

· Beautiful camp situated along the Sioux River with trails, woods, and open fields.

· Excellent training for any future profession.

· Opportunity to work with 100 fantastic staff and be a part of great programs.

· Internships opportunities available.

· Individuals with a genuine love for children and camp.

· People who will show initiative, leadership, and are a positive influence.

· Individuals who are supportive of the YMCA Camp Mission.

· People with a love and appreciation for the outdoors and ability to share it.

· Individuals with understanding and patience combined with a sense of humor and vitality for life.

RETURN TO: Chuck Bennis Ph: (605) 336-3190