Still in Need - Science Center of Iowa Summer Camp Jr. Counselors

What
The Junior Counselor role at the Science Center of Iowa (SCI) is a vital role to the experience of the campers, providing a fun, safe and educationally-effective learning environment. Jr. Counselors will act as role models for campers, engaging and inspiring them along their journey of lifelong science learning. Taking advantage of the opportunities for personal growth as a developing leader in our community.
When
8:30am- 4:00pm
Where
Science Center of Iowa; 401 W. MLK Jr. Pkwy., Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Who
Science Center of Iowa
Contact
Kayleen Leetch
Email
kay.leetch@sciowa.org
Phone
(515) 274-6868
Details

The Junior Counselor role at the Science Center of Iowa (SCI) is a vital role to the experience of the campers, providing a fun, safe and educationally-effective learning environment. Jr. Counselors will act as role models for campers, engaging and inspiring them along their journey of lifelong science learning. Taking advantage of the opportunities for personal growth as a developing leader in our community.
-Assist Camp Educators in facilitating curriculum and activities in the daily schedule
 Support Camp Educators with sorting, gathering and doing inventory of necessary supplies
 Serve as support during field trips and transition periods of camp, keeping campers respectful, quiet and on
time in their daily schedule
 Responsible for providing care and well-being of campers while participating in programs

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Day Camp Junior Counselor

What
Junior Counselors actively assist Staff Counselors to provide a positive, inclusive, engaging, fun, supportive learning environment, where all feel welcome and valued. Junior Counselors act as role models for campers, while learning and developing their own leadership, creativity, and communication skills.
When
9:00am-4:00pm
Where
2600 111th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
Who
Living History Farms
Contact
Stacie Hooker
Email
volunteers@lhf.org
Phone
(515) 278-5286
Details

Expectations:
• Attend a group interview in April and a training session in May or early June.
• Read and regularly review all required training materials, especially the Junior Counselor Handbook.
• While volunteering, be a positive role model in what you say and do.
• Through your actions, behaviors, and speech, you will uphold and support the museum’s Mission Statement, Vision Statement, and Code of Conduct when at Living History Farms.
• Follow, abide by, and comply with all policies and program guidelines, including safety regulations, cell phone and social media policies, camp dress code, and being on time for your scheduled shift.
• Be supportive of your lead counselor in their expectations for campers.
• Respect the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Feel free to ask for assistance, help, or guidance from your staff camp counselor, Education Program Coordinator, or Department Director.
• Regularly check the Volunteer Trello Board for important announcements, training resources, reading materials, and general museum information and updates.

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Hope WDM Preschool Craft and Lesson Prep

What
Helping Preschool teachers prep crafts and materials for lessons.
When
Flexible time
Where
925 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines
Who
Lutheran Church of Hope West Des Moines
Contact
Jody Hufford
Email
jody.hufford@hopewdm.org
Phone
(515) 422-9122
Details

We need help prepping crafts and lesson plans for the teaching staff. We use the summer to prep materials for the school year. Prepping includes, tracing, cutting, drawing, copying, etc. Hours are flexible – when you contact me we can make a plan to see what works best for both of our schedules.

Hands on History Camp

What
Camps are Monday-Friday 3 times this summer, for ages 9-13. Campers will participate in activities with historical ties, such as flint knapping, paper making, butter churning, fire making, etc. You will help guide them, make sure they're being safe and generally encourage them.
When
8:45am-12:15pm
Where
Jordan House, 2001 Fuller Road, WDM
Who
West Des Moines Historical Society
Contact
Gale Brubaker
Email
gbrubaker@wdmhs.org
Phone
(515) 225-1286
Details

Students will help campers at a variety of hand-on history camp activities. You will assist with check in and pick up daily, and make sure the students are safe when handling knives, making fire, etc. You will be expected to engage with students and assist them, but not perform their tasks. Each camp is 1 week, Monday-Friday, from 8:45-12:15. Camps are the weeks of June 10, July 8 and August 12, and you will sign up for 1 full week. Commitment is 3.5 hours/day x 5 days.

ASAP Summer Arts Camp #2

What
Studio assistants: painting, sculpture, nature art, drumming, flags, and more
When
12:30-3:30 p.m.
Where
Columbus Park, 1921 SE 1st Street, Des Moines
Who
After School Arts Program (ASAP)
Contact
Michelle Bolton King
Email
michelle@asap-dsm.org
Phone
(515) 770-3380
Details

Volunteers may sign up for as many days as they like. Serve as studio assistants, helping set up the work space, replenish supplies, help kids with their arts activities, clean up, and load out each day. Work takes place outside and under park shelters. Wear clothes that can get dirty, and bring a water bottle if possible. Check in each day for your specific assignment. Studio options include painting, sculpture, nature art, drumming, flags, and more. No arts experience required.

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