The YMCA Camp Grady Spruce Outdoor Education program can customize your experience to increase the rigor and comprehension of your experience. Our Cause Defines Us. This is the place for you! Students will receive instruction concerning the proper shooting of a bow and arrow. The information taught utilizing the staffs expertise and the natural setting has been carefully aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. Responsible for creating schedules for Junior Counselors. This assures you that camp practices have been measured up against 300 industry standards. Camp staff will help chaperones and teachers involve students in activities so that these students learn personal responsibility (keeping up with their own possessions), how to get along (many students do not share a bedroom or bathroom at home, now they are sharing with 8-14 other people. Magnetism and Polarity! Students will learn how to correctly use a map and compass. We also have multiple indoor facilities available for instruction and recreation. Participation in an outdoor environment is a lifelong activity; this is often an introductory experience to what can be done in the out-of-doors. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Responsible for following all policy and guidelines. Why is this important? Native flora and fauna will be studied as well during their hike to the awe inspiring view at the summit of Johnsons Peak. Lifeguard certification. Will develop a day camp curriculum for staff to follow. Will be alert to potential dangers and hazards; assess and take necessary action. Please apply online and email Chance Orton. Students will participate in an instructed horsemanship lesson lead by our equestrian staff. Plenty of local history will be shared during this trail as well as a birds eye view of the Brazos River Valley as it meanders through Possum Kingdom Lake. They will also supervise our leadership development program. 36 - Graford / TX.
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Day Camp ages will typically range from 7-10. Helmet up and head out for trail ride! If you want to understand land formation and horizontal stratification of rock formations, the island has it all and more! Will assist in ad staff duties including, but not limited to: Developing evening programs, overseeing staff and campers, assisting during meal times, assisting during chapel times, keeping the rest of ad staff updated on day-to-day events, evaluating staff, and working with the Camp Director to ensure a safe and positive experience for everyone who comes to Camp Grady Spruce. Will take responsibility for the proper use, care and storage of all camp equipment. Every student is changed through this outdoor experience! Camp is operational year-round with three main programs: Summer Camp, Outdoor Environmental Education, and Group & Family Camping. Responsible for developing a Counselor-in-training curriculum, keeping an open communication with the senior counselors working with Counselors-in-training during activities. Will work with the Camp Director to select staff for day camp. We offer outdoor education experiences ranging from one to five days in length. All staff will treat all staff and campers with equal respect. All camp staff will at all times have the opportunity to meet with the Camp Director and/or Program Director to discuss any problems, needs or concerns he/she may have. The students will traverse Johnsons Peak while learning about the horizontal stratification of various rock formations and the chemical components within them. Blue Bird Nesting Boxes, Water Bar andCheck Dam Construction, Composting, Mulching, Gardening, Replanting and Removal, Project Live Oak, and the Conservation Village. Heat, Fuel and Oxygen! A place where numerous ecosystems exist: freshwater, mountain and prairie terrain. Copyright 2022 YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas. Its all about kinesthetic learning while making our planet a better place! Would you like to spend the summer mentoring children and teens on the majestic shores of Possum Kingdom Lake? Established in 1989, the OutdoorEducation program at Camp Grady Spruce is devoted to helping teachers educate students about the interrelationship and interdependence between man and the environment. Minimum of 2 years experience in camping or recreation. Copyright 2022 YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas. We are American Camp Association (ACA) accredited. Big Blue Stem grass, Side Oats Gramma, Hairy Gramma, Cotton Top, Cinquains, Haikus and Limericks will abound! Responsible for evaluating day camp staff. While Outdoor Education was developed with school curricula in mind, the overnight experience provides many more growth opportunities for these students. Student campers live in climate controlled cabins equippedrestrooms and private showers. Do you love working with horses and kids? This 1.2 mile hike is considered one of the crown jewels in the world of Camp Grady Spruce hiking. Will evaluate Junior Counselors. All ad staff must work one weekend. Minimum age of 20 years old. Staff must strive to work cooperatively with the Resident Camp Director and fellow employees to achieve the goals and objectives of the YMCA. If you would like to work at camp on weekends during the school-year, please apply online and emailMicah Spurlock. Please view up to date available positions and job descriptions by applying online. Available full-time and part-time positions include: Maintenance, Food Service, and Administrative Office.
Students will have a friendly competition with the targets and culminate with a Flu-Flu tournament. Students are guided to understanding by involving them in interactive learning. Will be alert to potential dangers and hazards; assess and take necessary action. Observe monarchs feeding on native wildflowers or rattle up some white tails. They will oversee the senior counselors working with our Counselors-in-training. Will read and review Camp Staff Manual. Camp is where you get to serve others andchange lives. ), conflict resolution (important to every environment where people live close together in a community is how to resolve daily conflicts), and self reflection (from wondering where this all began, to my teacher is really different at camp, students see the world with a different set of eyes). Food and lodging is provided during the resident care of campers and/or program delivery. They will assist Senior Counselors in evaluating Counselors-in-Training. The students will work together as a team to perform various low ropes initiatives. It is the job of the Camp Grady Spruce Outdoor Education staff to ask quality questions to gain a better understanding of the natural world that surrounds us.
Meals are shared in our dining halls where students continue to interact as a community through family-style meals. The students will receive paddling and safety instructions prior to setting out on a spectacular canoe adventure on Possum Kingdom Lake. Through the various stages, the students will practice sharing responsibility and leadership to get through and complete the objectives. Camp Grady Spruce is located on the beautiful shoreline of Possum Kingdom Lake in north central Texas. We are all in the same boat on this one! It is important to understand that we interact with the natural world on a daily basis. Prairie Reclamation, Nutrient Cycling, Water Cycles, Sustainable Development, Bird Blind and Natural Resources. We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. Students will learn what they really need in their backpack! Leadership program participants will range from 16-17. YMCA Camp Grady Spruce is accredited by theAmerican Camp Associationand is visited every three years to assure compliance with the ACA standards. In addition, you have the opportunity to experience all that Possum Kingdom Lake has to offer: stunning beauty, amazing wakeboarding, an island, and a mountain! There is truly no classroom needed when you have an island, mountain and 535 acres in northwestern Palo Pinto County.
The Program Coordinator will also oversee our Junior Counselors. Will maintain a neat appearance; wearing an appropriate staff shirt during opening and closing day. Through the staging and sequencing of tasks the students will achieve greatness. Students will learn how to properly fit a life jacket and work as a paddling team. Students will learn more about the fishs adaptations and their life requirements. YMCA Camp Grady Spruce seeks highly motivated Educators with a natural love for the outdoors and teaching! More information about YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas. Students will investigate and sample Possum Kingdom Lake to determine the health of the aquatic habitat. The natural world is our classroom for environmental education! We have a herd of 50, and thousands of kids ride throughout the year!
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1.6 miles of nature investigation! Will be able to problem solve as needed to determine the safety of activities. Students will learn how to navigate their horse along the trail, tack up their horse, and perform barn chores. Please apply online under Resident Camp Weekend Counselor and emailCassandra Martin. The YMCA Camp Grady Spruce Outdoor Education program can guarantee a memorable Outdoor Education experience and provide memories that will last a lifetime. The requested job opening is closed, but we've made these suggestions for you: Under the direct supervision of the Resident Camp Director, he/she is responsible for supervision of all day camp specialty staff and development of specialty curriculum for all activities. Students will learn more about the very specific ecology of a Cedar Brake and what environmental factors govern this very unique forest. Will attend all staff training, in-services and meetings. The staff at all times is representative of the philosophy, mission and goals of the YMCA and its Camping Program. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES / POSITION RESPONSIBILITY: The Program Coordinator will be responsible for supervising and leading the day camp program on camp. Copyright 2022 YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas. The OE Program operates during the school year and is primarily focused on the curriculum of fourth, fifth and sixth grade students. Its all about your stance! Students will participate in the building of a brush shelter and culminate with the awesome fire building competition!
An aquatic environment supports Great Blue Heron, bass, dragonflies, frogs, catfish, aquatic plant life and microorganisms. Throughout this trail the students will learn about pioneer life and will participate in numerous pioneer activities! All staff will treat all staff and campers with equal respect. Students learn responsibility and develop an appreciation of diversity in nature and within each other. Journey to the Island via barge to explore the intricate interactions among native island flora and fauna. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, reg We'd like to show you notifications for the latest jobs near you. The students will become more in tune with their senses as they travel through our rope-guided trail while blindfolded! They will coordinate drop off and pick up for our day campers ensuring a positive camp experience for staff and campers alike. Hike through long grass prairie or 200 year old live oaks. Working at camp is the most amazing job you will ever have! Forces in motion! Experience working with children. Will be able to problem solve as needed to determine the safety of activities in necessary programs. Students will participate in our poem orienteering course and create their own course for other students. Will be able to pick-up and carry a child weighing up to 50 pounds in an emergency and initiate first aid procedures. Nature abounds! Were on Possum Kingdom Lakewe have very photogenic fish! Responsible for transporting Junior Counselors or finding someone who can. Lifeguarding experience preferred. They will help develop leadership skills in our Counselors-in-Training. Students have the opportunity to learn while exploring trails, hiking Johnsons Peak, canoeing, fishing, orienteering and boating to Devils Island. Students will learn how to bait a hook and discover the finer points of fishing etiquette. Location: 3000 Park Rd. These trails are the total package! Thats why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Supervisory skills. Many of these students have never spent extended periods of time away from their parents. The students will receive fire building instruction and fire safety. Please apply online. Students will determine pH, dissolved oxygen, Transparency, micro and macro invertebrates, wind speed and GPS location. ACA accredited camps voluntarily go through a rigorous risk-management process to provide a supervised, positive environment with controlled boundaries where children can grow.