Employment

WonderwWorks offers a place for staff to work, learn and grow in an environment of creativity and fun. With curriculum developed by experienced teachers, and pre-camp training you'll be excited and ready to lead an Adventure this summer!

WonderWorks features three unique two-week sessions for 6-10 year olds and runs for a total duration of 6 weeks. In each of these sessions, kids participate in learning adventures that incorporate art, science, yoga and outdoor team building activities every day.

Kids are assigned to Adventures based on their preferences (ranging from Buccaneers, MythBusters, Enchanted Forest, Hogwarts, DramaBugs, SuperSleuths, RoxenBoxen) in teams of 6-12 kids. This team remains together for the two week session; in addition to time working on the Adventures, campers also participate in daily group-building, reflection, and outdoor activities

WonderWorks is held in Aptos on a private 10 acre estate. There is a meadow, redwood grove, an ampitheater, outdoor cooking & meeting space and plenty of room to play.

We are currently accepting applications for:

ADVENTURE LEADERS

Adventure Leaders are college and/or high school students who are excited about working with kids. Adventure Leaders are the magic ingredient -- you turn this from an ordinary day-camp into WonderWorks!

If you enjoy working with, are passionate about kids (and the arts, imagination and outdoors), have a fun and energetic attitude, be patient and caring, and love learning, WonderWorks is for you!

Experience leading groups of kids between the ages of 6 and 10 is helpful, but not required - if you have a positive attitude and lots of energy, we can teach you the rest. Previous camp experience is a plus! As a Adventure Leader you will be intimately involved in supporting the overall camp program, helping the Director and staff where needed.

Responsibilities

Lead groups of 6-12 children in Adventures
Provide leadership, enthusiasm and team building fun for your campers
Contribute to and participate in daily opening and closing ceremonies, all-camp activities, snacks and lunch supervision, and camper sign-in and sign-out processes
Assist with daily set up and clean up before and after camp
Assist Camp Director and where needed
Attend weekly staff meetings on Mondays, 4pm-5pm
Attend one weekend of mandatory training prior to camp
Participate in one half day of set up on the weekend before camps starts
Participate in one half day of clean up the day after camp ends
Complete mid and end of summer evaluations

Work Hours (camp is in session 8:45 am - 4pm)

Monday: 8:30am – 5:30pm
Tuesday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Wednesday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Compensation & Benefits

Leaders will be paid $400 per 2-week session
Leaders who work for all 6 weeks will also earn a bonus depending on enrollment.
Leaders will be working as "independent contractors" responsible for their own taxes; there is no health insurance or other benefits (though many intangible ones!)
Payroll is processed every two weeks.

To apply, read over the Program description and Adventures, then write a note explaining why you are a good fit; include your experience and two references, and send it to: