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Camp Hidden Meadows is looking for great people who are willing to work hard, share talents and give everything they've got. Forget what you have seen in the movies--working at camp is about making connections with young people, serving as a role model, and putting the needs of others ahead of your own.

You don't need to be an expert to work at camp, but you need to be willing to give your time, attention, and heart to others. The demands are constant, but the rewards are infinite! Previous staff members frequently report that working at camp was the hardest thing they ever did, but also the best thing. Camp does kids a world of good!

THE SUMMER PROGRAM

Camp Hidden Meadows is a private summer program for young people between the ages of 7-16. From the end of June through mid-August we offer 1 week to 4 weeks sessions with a wide variety of program activities.

Our program focuses on providing opportunities where individuals can work cooperatively, think creatively and face challenges to the best of their ability. Students join our program looking for challenge and acceptance. Although many don't know exactly what form it will come in, they are all looking for something different than their day-to-day routine. Cooking their own meals, organizing gear, and paddling a whitewater rapid are some of the many challenges students find. Our approach is to offer an organized program, under the direction of caring leaders, where students have the opportunity to challenge themselves in a safe, fun and non-competitive environment. In doing this we offer the chance for a rewarding summer where friendships are formed, discoveries made and life long skills enhanced.

LOCATION

Our programs are offered on our 250-acre camp surrounded by the 900,000 thousand-acre Monongahela National Forest in wild and wonderful West Virginia. In our immediate surroundings can be found top-rated rock climbing and mountain biking, fantastic backpacking and a vast array of caves. We enjoy some of the most secluded and beautiful country in the East. Our programs also utilize the New River Gorge National Park, home to one of the oldest rivers in North America, where we take advantage of world-class whitewater and scenic landscapes.

EXPECTATIONS

Good leaders are the key to the success of our program and create a special experience for all who participate (students and staff). We are looking for genuinely interested adults who can put the needs of their students first. The sincerity of our staff and their enthusiasm for sharing knowledge and skills with young people is imperative. Staff can clearly define limits and give direction without resorting to heavy-handed authority. Staff have the compassion and sound judgment to communicate constructively and effectively. They must have the maturity, patience and sense of humor to be a part of the kids, but not one of the kids. Most importantly, staff understand that campers need close and careful guidance and supervision.

We ask a lot of our staff. Although full of tremendous opportunities for growth and adventure, a summer with Camp Hidden Meadows is not a vacation. We are very much a community at Hidden Meadows and everyone is expected to help each other in all aspects of program and facility management, no matter what their position. We are confident that staff will gain at least as much as they give. Living and working with a group of young people is both a challenging and rewarding experience. Both the campers and staff who participate, have endless opportunities to learn more about themselves (professionally and personally) develop new skills and exposure to a wide variety of talents through the new people they meet. All this can add up to an incredible summer experience.