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Shooting Star Adventures and Camp Two Roads

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You can make a difference.  You can be a leader.  You can inspire those around you.  You can be a mentor.  You can have the week of your life and you can give a young girl the week of her life too.  Come work at camp. Come be a Shooting Star Adventures Day Camp or Camp Two Roads counselor! Choose a button below to find out more.

⭐Do you believe you have what it takes? Apply Now⭐

Intern Application – Social Media, Marketing, Photographer

Day Camp Application

Camp Two Roads – Senior and Cabin Staff Application

Staff Levels:

Internships

Shooting Star Adventures offers several types of internships designed to help you grow in your leadership and skills.

Day Camp Junior Counselor Internships – 8th -10th Grade

– Gain valuable leadership experience as you assist in organizing exciting activities, fostering positive relationships with campers, and contributing to a supportive and inclusive community. This is a unique opportunity to build leadership, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills while making a lasting impact on the campers’ summer experience.

Social Media and Marketing Internships – 10th-12th Grade

– can begin at any point in the year. Amount of time per week and duration to be individually negotiated. These positions would work with our Media Specialist to create a calendar of digital and print media to showcase our events and programs.

Photography Internships – 10-12th Grade

– needed for the following Shooting Star Adventures and Camp Two Roads Camp Programs. This position would work directly with our Media Specialist to take, upload, edit and organize camp/event photos. Transportation can be arranged.

*Please note – C2R is an all girls camp – only female applicants will be considered for an internship at Camp Two Roads. Male applicants are welcome to apply for internships with our other co-ed programs.

Internship Application

Day Camp Counselor 

We host summer day camps from June to early August. Camps are located throughout East County (Troutdale, Wood Village, Gresham and Sandy) We are looking for day camp counselors to support these programs. You can apply for one week or all of the depending on your schedule. Training prior to camp will be provided and is required for all counselors to attend.  This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience working with youth (camps are ages 4-7 and 8-12) and is a highly recommended step for those of your desiring a cabin counselor spot at C2R. 

OHDAKA (Day Camp) Counselor Application

Cabin Counselors (Cabin Staff)

Girls entering 10th grade or above may apply. Counselors work with Senior Staff to ensure a successful week of camp for all campers. They are responsible for a cabin and fulfill a large leadership role at camp: mentoring counselors-in-training and younger girls during the daytime and in the evening, facilitating activities during the day and leading cabin program in the evenings. They are responsible for 8-12 campers with the support of another Counselor. Upon acceptance,  a refundable deposit of a $50 may be required to hold your position at camp (new counselors only). Upon arrival at camp, you can choose to add your deposit as camp store credit for the week or have it refunded to you. Failure to show up at camp forfeits the deposit.

Camp Two Roads – Cabin Staff Application

Senior Staff

Our senior staff consists of post-high school leaders who ensure that the Camp Two Roads experience reflects our overall mission. Senior Staff oversee cabin counselors, create and deliver programming activities to campers and attend to the day to day business of running C2R. Roles on our senior staff include:

• Camp Administration: Director, Assistant, Camp Store Manager, and Photographer
• Cabin Area Staff: Cabin Managers, Nurse, Family Liaison, CLSW
• Program Area Staff: Program Managers, Challenge Course Facilitator and Lifeguard.

Senior staff members often fulfill more than one role on staff. If you are interested in learning more about one of these roles, please contact the Camp Director, Erin McPherson at c2r@shootingstaradventures.org

Camp Two Roads – Senior Staff Application

Counselors – In Training (Camp Two Roads only)

This training is a stepping stone for older campers who are interested in transitioning into future camp leaders, but still enjoy the magic of being a camper. Completion of one or both levels of our leadership training program will prepare a candidate to be successful as a future camp counselor. Please note that it does not guarantee a future spot on camp staff nor is it a requirement to apply for future staff roles. All applicants must complete a CIT Application for consideration.

CIT Level 1

Our high school level campers have the option to begin training for a leadership role at C2R. While enjoying most camper program activities, they will also work with senior staff to ensure a successful week of camp for younger campers.  They will participate in leadership training with Senior Staff and Cabin Counselors. This track will help to prepare them for the next step of leadership: Cabin Counselor.

• Responsible for interpreting the rules, policies, and traditions of Camp Two Roads to campers
• Must have a “Kids First” vision and place the camper’s safety and camp experience first
• Must have interest in, concern for, and the ability to work with children as well as the ability to understand
• Responsible for motivating camper participation in camp programs, cabin activities, and meals
• Must encourage a fun, positive, and safe environment within the parameters of the Camp Two Roads mission

CIT Level 2  

If you have previously completed CIT 1 are are not quite ready to lead on your own just yet then level 2 is your next step. Here you will extend your learning from level one and put that learning into action. You will gain further leadership skills as you assist in cabin areas and around the camp in various roles.

• Responsible for interpreting the rules, policies, and traditions of Camp Two Roads to campers
• Must have a “Kids First” vision and place the camper’s safety and camp experience first
• Must have interest in, concern for, and the ability to work with children as well as the ability to understand
• Responsible for motivating camper participation in camp programs, cabin activities, and meals
• Must encourage a fun, positive, and safe environment within the parameters of the Camp Two Roads mission

CIT Application Process – by application, interview, and acceptance only

• Registration as a camper is required – Register Now
• Interested campers should make note of their intent to apply on their camper registration.
• A CIT application, including 2 references (non family), is required for consideration for all applicants. (Application and Reference forms – due May 10th)
• The application will be sent via email after camper registration is complete.
• Applicants who pass the screening will be interviewed via phone in prior to June 15th.

Please note, if you are accepted as a CIT and are later accepted as a counselor, your $50 camper deposit will be changed to the $50 counselor deposit – refundable to you after completing your leadership role at camp. Any additional registration fees would be refunded.

Looking for a good Camp Name?

Over 500 Camp Names for Staff

Choosing a camp name can be one of the most challenging parts of joining a camp staff. Sometimes you don’t choose the name, the name chooses you. Here are a few links to inspire you – just remember all names must be approved by our Camp Director.