Now Taking Applications for the
2008 Camp Season
To apply for any of the positions below, please fill out the online form, and send a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references to:
BCAP Summer Camp Staff
789 Washington Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11238
Fax: (718) 638-7740
Attention: Ingrid Otting, BCAP Director
Email: iotting@heartofbrooklyn.org
Each year, Heart of Brooklyn receives counselor applications from young professionals and students from around the world. Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Program (BCAP) Summer Camp has been fortunate to hire mature, energetic, and experienced counselors from an array of professional backgrounds including visual arts, dance, education, social work, agriculture, theatre, and science. The program also benefits from having former campers return to BCAP Summer Camp as counselors, helping us continue our tradition of fun and mentorship, learning and friendship.
BCAP Summer Camp staff participate in an orientation program (approved by the NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene) that includes CPR and First Aid certification and covers topics such as group management, disciplinary action, and camp curriculum. Staff also learn camp-specific security procedures for each Heart of Brooklyn institution.
Senior Counselors
Must be twenty-one years old and have completed at least two years of college, have prior experience teaching or leading group activities, modeling methods of positive communication, and fostering understanding among diverse audiences.
Senior Counselor Job Application
Junior Counselors
Must be at least eighteen years old and have completed their senior year of high school, have a familiarity with childcare, be able to set boundaries and lead by good example, and have patience and willingness to see things from a child’s perspective.
Counselor in Training
Must have finished their Freshman year in High School, be a highly motivated self-starter, have a desire to learn about childcare and the summer camp industry, and an interest in returning as a counselor in the future.
Internships
Stipended college internships are also available in community outreach (BCAP Express Intern), as well as camp programming (Stay & Play Intern).
