This year, to ease the application process, applicants can electronically select the weeks they are available for. Shift assignment will be based on a first come, first serve basis. We have had an increasing amount of applications throughout the year and electronically selecting shifts as part of the application process will ensure that we are accepting counselors who are guaranteed their shift selection. Camp counselors are the heart of our camps! They are mentors, role models, classroom assistants, camper drop off and pick up greeters, and more!
What are the perks to being a camp counselor? You will be volunteering with many people your age who are creative, fun, and love science! You will be a role model to the many campers who will look up to you! You will learn new responsibilities that will prepare you for jobs or college! You get a discount at the café and store! You get free fleet tickets to share with your friends and family!
How much time do I have to volunteer? The shifts are one full week at a time. You can sign up for as many as you want. We ask that you volunteer for at least 3 weeks so that you get as much as you can from the experience. The shifts are half day shifts, either starting in the morning, or the afternoon- for those of you who like to sleep in!
How do I start? Apply here- https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=43324702 and start asking your teachers for two letters of recommendation. Your teachers can contact Tanja Schroeder (tschroeder@rhfleet.org) directly, to provide a recommendation!
What if I don’t want to be a camp counselor? Great question! We have other opportunities to volunteer on our exhibit floor engaging our visitors! You can volunteer in a guest services related role- helping visitors and showing them around the Fleet. You can also volunteer in a science sharing role- helping our visitors interact with the exhibits and learn! If either of these opportunities sound great, apply here- https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=1776123444
Any questions? Contact Tanja Schroeder at tschroeder@rhfleet.org
*We have an adult program too, if any of this sounds fun to you, e-mail Tanja!
