Washington Metropolitan Association of Chinese Schools (WMACS) Summer Camp 2014
RETURNING COUNSELOR APPLICATION
Position Overview
WMACS Camp is searching for prospective counselors for its 2014 summer session. We are looking for
enthusiastic, responsible, and proactive people to help make our camp a success. WMACS Summer
Camp is expected be held this year at Frostburg State University the week of July 19th-26th, 2014. This
camp seeks to develop social, confident individuals through the exploration of their Chinese heritage.
Therefore, as a counselor, you will be expected to serve as a positive role model throughout your
extensive interaction with campers. An ideal candidate for this position would be a friendly, enthusiastic,
and respectful individual who has the initiative and drive to help make our 2014 camp session the most
successful one ever.
Time Commitment
If selected to be a counselor, you are expected to attend scheduled meetings throughout May, June, and
July for event planning and counselor training. While we understand that you might not be able to make
every meeting, we expect you to be able to attend most of them. We will do our best to accommodate
scheduling conflicts among counselors and staff prior to planning these meetings, which are generally
held on the weekends in the DC area.
For the duration of camp, you will need to stay at Frostburg State University for the entire program. After
camp is over, counselors will facilitate the creation of the camp yearbook and help plan and coordinate
the reunion in late August.
Qualifications
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All counselors must be nineteen (19) years old or have completed a year of college prior to, or on
July 19th, 2014.
All counselors must be enrolled in a college/university or be a college/university graduate.
All counselors must be bilingual (English/Mandarin Chinese)
Compensation
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A stipend for the week of camp (subject to change, but in the past has been about $400)
Free room and board while at camp
Transportation to and from Frostburg State University from TECRO Culture Center, Gaithersburg
Counselor t-shirts, to be worn during the week of camp
Instructions
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Please fill out the enclosed application and return via email to applications@wmacscamp.org
with the Subject “WMACS Returning Counselor Application – [Name]”; questions and
concerns may also be addressed to this account.
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Applications must be received on or before March 1st, 2014.
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All applicants will be notified of the selection committee’s decision by March 22nd, 2014.
WMACS 2014 Returning Counselor Application Form
Name:
Date of Birth:
Gender:
Address:
Home Phone Number:
Mobile Phone Number:
Email Address:
List previous years:
Please answer the following questions. Remember that there are only a limited number of positions
available and that there are usually many more applicants than we can accept. As we are continually
looking for new counselors to step forward, returning counselors are NOT guaranteed a position. Your
answers here will factor in heavily on our decision.
1. Why do you want to be a WMACS counselor again?
2. In your own words, what impact does WMACS Summer Camp have on its campers, counselors,
and community as a whole?
3. What other hobbies or organizations were you involved in during 2013-2014?
4. What was your favorite memory as a WMACS counselor/teacher?
5. What was your proudest moment as a WMACS counselor/teacher?
6. What could you have improved on as a WMACS counselor/teacher?
7. What recommendations would you give to help improve the WMACS camp experience? Camper
fun, efficiency, organization, etc are ways in which we are always trying to improve.
8. WMACS is always looking to improve activities for its campers, as well as try fresh and creative
ones to keep things original. Do you have any ideas for activities and/or classes that you think the
kids would enjoy or learn something from?
9. Like previous years, WMACS 2013 is going to be 8 days long (Saturday to Saturday) instead of
the traditional 7 days. How would you like to see this extra day spent? Be as creative as you want.
10. Is there any additional information that you would like the selection committee to consider
when reviewing your application?
Please note: We will be contacting you shortly after your submission to follow up on your
application.