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Dear Prospective Applicant,

We look for self-motivated people with personality, character, maturity, charisma, and, most importantly, a sincere desire to be a positive role model for children. Staff members bring energy and excitement to a program of challenging and creative activities for youth and teens. In the role of camp counselor you will be developing and demonstrating values such as honesty, caring, respect, responsibility and leadership – characteristics that are highly regarded by future employers.

This work is demanding of your time, energy and emotions, and it requires a great deal of self-motivation, patience and creativity. It takes the kind of person who can have a positive attitude, anywhere at any time. This job, without question, will be one of most challenging positions you will ever hold. It is essentially a 24 hour a day job full of laughter and sometimes tears. The family spirit that develops among the staff is literally amazing. Leaving at the end of the summer if often an emotional time for the people who made it their summer home.

Our pay is competitive, but please remember that working at a summer camp is an experience that lasts a lifetime and the pay will never equal what that is worth.

Camp Al-Gon-Quian is a special place, not only for the children that attend, but the staff as well. If you think that you would like to be a part of the Al-Gon-Quian family, I can assure you that it will be one of the most satisfying experiences in your life. Please review the job descriptions on this website.

Applications for Summer 2010 are available online and at the front desk at the Ann Arbor YMCA.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. 

Sarah Kurtz
Director, YMCA Camp Al-Gon-Quian
400 W. Washington
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734)661-8051
camping@annarborymca.org

Applying to Camp Al-Gon-Quian

Please keep these dates in mind:

November 1st - Applications available

Ann Arbor YMCA application
Positions available 2010
Full Summer Staff Reference form for new staff members and Junior Counselors
Junior Counselor application
New Senior Staff application 

Winter Break/Winter Camp – Early interviews conducted for applicants who have turned in their application by December

December 31st – Applications for administrative, program staff, medical, kitchen and support staff due

January – Interviews and hiring for administrative, program staff, medical, kitchen and support staff

January 31st – Applications for Counselors and Activity Area Specialists due

February – Interviews and hiring for Counselors and Activity Area Specialists

March – Camp staff selected; letters sent to all applicants