All applicants are required to complete
an employment application in its entirety. The on-line
application below is for United States citizens and
residents who have a green card or other documentation
authorizing employment in the United States. If you do
not currently possess the required papers/documentation
for employment in the USA,
click here and
follow the instructions for “international applicants”.
If you’d prefer to mail or fax your completed employment
application,
click here for a printable version. For nurses &
other medical personnel,
click here for a printable version of the “Medical
Staff” Employment Application. For cooks & other food
service personnel,
click here for a printable version of the “Food
Service” Employment Application.
Eligibility: You must be at least 19 years
old or have completed one year of college to be
considered for employment with Camp Cayuga.
*Last Name:
*Gender:
Male
Female
*Date of Birth:
Age:
Height:
feet
& inches
Weight:
lbs.
Social Security Number:
What is your Martial
Status:
Single
Married
Separated
Divorced
Remarried
Widowed
Is your spouse
interested in employment?
Yes
No
I
have no spouse
Do you object to
being assigned a roommate?
Yes
No
Do you have any
children?
Yes
No
If yes, will your
child(ren) accompany you to camp?
Yes
No
If yes, what is/are
the age(s) and the gender(s) of your child(ren)?
Does your child(ren) have any behavioral
problems or special circumstances involving
physical or psychological handicaps? If yes
please explain.
Yes
No
How important is it
for you and your children to be housed on the
same campus?
Not Important
Prefer, but not
necessary
Very Important
Will your child(ren)
sleep in a cabin with other campers or with you?
In cabin with campers
With me
Can your child(ren)
sleep on a top bunk bed?
Yes
No
Does your child(ren)
have any special dietary restrictions?
Yes
No
*What dates are you available for work?
Start Date:
End Date:
Are you interested
in pre-camp maintenance employment in early
June?
Yes
No
Please indicate the
total summer salary you desire:
Please
provide the following CURRENT ADDRESS
information:
*My
current address is the same as my permanent
address. If yes, skip the below Current Address
Section and complete the Permanent Address
Section.
*My current address and phone number expires
on (date)
*Current Street Address:
Address (cont.):
*City:
*State/Province:
*Zip/Postal Code:
*Country:
Current Telephone:
Current Work Telephone:
Current Fax:
*Current Email:
Alternate Email:
Cell Phone:
Please Provide PERMANENT ADDRESS Information:
*Street Address:
Address (cont.):
*City:
*Permanent County:
*State/Province:
*Zip/Postal Code:
*Country:
Home Phone:
Home Fax:
*Personal Email:
Cell Phone:
Work Telephone:
Work Fax:
Work Email:
I am currently: (Check all that apply)
United States
Citizen
College Student
Graduate Student
High School Student
- (no positions available to you)
College Graduate
Certified School
Teacher
Student Teacher
Teacher's Assistant
Registered/Licensed
Nurse
Medical
Doctor/Physician
Employed
Unemployed
My full-time job
does not include summer employment.
Other:
Education:
Name of college
attending/attended:
Number of years
attended:
Are you pursuing a
nursing degree?
Yes
No
Do you hold a
medical degree?
Yes
No
Are you in pursuit
of a teaching certificate?
Yes
No
Are you currently a
school teacher?
Yes
No
If yes, how many
years have you been teaching?
If yes, what age are
the children you teach?
If yes, what subject(s) do
you teach?
Are you interested
in tutoring children this summer?
Yes
No
Have you tutored
children in the past?
Yes
No
Are you fluent in
any language?
Yes
No
If yes, what
languages?
Please put a check mark next to those activities you
can organize, lead and teach. You can apply for as many
different positions as you'd like.
Instructor/Activity Positions:
Aerobics
Animal
Care/Petting Zoo
Archery
Arts - Air Brushing
Arts -
Calligraphy
Arts
- Ceramics
Arts -
Copper Enameling
Arts
- Kiln Operation
Arts - Lanyard
Arts - Macramé
Arts -
Painting
Arts
- Pottery
Arts
- Pottery Wheel Operation
Arts -
Silk Screening
Arts
- Sketching/Drawing
Arts
& Crafts
Backpacking
Astronomy
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Boating
Boxing
Campfire Songs
Skits
Canoeing
Cheerleading
Chess
Chorus
- Lead Singing
Circus - Clowning
Circus - Devil Sticks
Circus - Diabolo
Circus - Juggling
Circus -
Magic Tricks
Circus - Plate Spinning
Circus -
Stilt Walking
Circus -
Unicycling
Climbing
Wall
Cooking
Cricket
Dance -
Ballet
Dance -
Belly Dancing
Dance
- Choreography
Dance -
Hip Hop
Dance - Jazz
Dance -
Modern Dance
Dance -
Social
Dance - Tap
Dodgeball
Drama
- Acting
Exercise
& Fitness
Extreme
Sport Jumping
Field
Hockey
Flag
Football
Floor
Hockey
Flying
Trapeze - High
Flying
Trapeze - Low
Flying
Trapeze-Spanish Web
Fishing
Foreign Languages
Frisbee
Gaga
Golf
Gymnastics-Balance
Beam
Gymnastics-Parallel
Bars
Gymnastics-Floor
Exercises
Gymnastics-Tumbling
Gymnastics-Uneven
Bars
Gymnastics-Vaulting
Hiking
Horseback - English Riding
Horseback - Western Riding
Horseback - Stable
Management
Infirmary Assistance
Jogging- Track & Field
Judo
Juggling
Karate
Kayaking
Kickball
Lacrosse
Lifeguard
Martial Arts
Model Rocketry
Mountain Biking
Mountain
Bike Repair
Musical Instruments
Newspaper
Production
Paintball
Photography
Photography
Darkroom
Ping
Pong
Quad
(ATV 4-Wheelers)
Radio
Broadcasting
Riflery
Rock
Climbing & Rappelling
Roller
Hockey
Roller
Skating/Blading
Ropes
Course - High Ropes
Ropes
Course - Low Ropes
Rugby
Sailing
Scuba Diving
Skateboarding
Soccer
Softball
Swim Team
Coaching
Swim
Instruction
Tennis
Trampoline
Tutoring -
Academics
Video Camera Operation
Video Game Room Supervisor
Volleyball
Water Polo
Weight Training
Windsurfing
Wrestling
Yoga
Zip Line
Senior Staff Positions:
Adventure & Wilderness Director
Archery Supervisor
ATV Supervisor
Bungee/Trampoline Director
Arts - Tye Dying
Arts - Sign Painting
Arts - Decoupage
Arts - Beading
Athletic Director
Canteen (Camp Store) Supervisor
Chef/Cook
Circus Program Director
Creative Arts Director
Drama - Directing Plays
Drama - Set Production
Drama - Improvisation
Driver - 15-Passenger Van (CDL required)
Driver - School Bus (CDL required)
Evening Activity Director
Food Service Manager
Gymnastics Director
Head Counselor/Division Director
Horsemanship Director
Horseback Dressage
Horseback Jumping
Horseback Horse Care
Horseback Stable Manager
Intercamp Games Director
Kitchen Support Staff
Lakefront Director
Maintenance Supervisor
Maintenance Support Staff
Media Arts Director
Nurse, Physician, Medical Assistant
Office - Administration
Office - Receptionist
Office - Computers
Office - Mailings
Office - Website
Paintball Director
Paintball Equipment Repair
Performing Arts Director
Petting Zoo - Animal Care
Pool Director
Program Activities Director
Program - Assistant Director
Riflery Supervisor
Special Events Director
USTA Tennis Director
Trips Director
Transportation Director/Mechanic
Trapeze Director
Waterfront Director
I hold the
following certifications:
Adult CPR, Child CPR, Community CPR
American Canoeing Certification
American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard
ARC Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
ARC Community First Aid
ARC Standard First Aid
ARC Sailing Small Craft
ARC Wilderness First-Aid
ASA Preliminary Teachers Certification
ASA Teachers Certificate (European)
Belay Certification
Bronze Medallion (European)
Boy Scouts Lifeguard
Bus Driver's License
CHA Certification (Horsemanship)
Commercial Driver's License (limo, taxi, etc.)
EMT, RN, LPN, Nurse Practitioner, MD
ESL Certification
Head Lifeguard Endorsement
Matial Arts
NAA Archery Instructor Cerification
NOLS Wilderness Ed Certification
NRA Certification (Riflery)
Pool/Beach Lifeguard Bronze Medallion
Ropes Course Certification
USTA Tennis Certification
Water Park or Waterfront Endorsement
YMCA Swimming Instructor
YMCA Lifeguard
Other Certifications (please list)
Check all that apply:
I
attended sleepaway camp as a child.
I
attended day camp as a child.
I
have previously worked at a sleepaway camp.
I
previously worked at day camp.
I
have no summer camp work experience.
I
currently hold a valid driver's license and I can
drive a car.
I
will have an automobile at camp.
I
can drive a 15 passenger van and I am 21 yrs old or
older.
I
currently hold a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
for driving limos, vans, etc.
If yes, describe your CDL experience:
I
currently hold a valid Bus Driver's License with
school bus passenger endorsement.
If yes, describe your CDL Bus Driver experience:
I
am willing to take a Commercial Driver's Test (in my
home state) for transporting campers.
(The cost of your test is reimbursable).
I
have dietary restrictions.
If checked, please explain:
I have
physical/mental conditions that may limit my ability
to care for/supervise children at camp.
If checked, please explain:
I
smoke cigarettes/tobacco.
I can swim.
I take prescription (RX drugs) for a medical condition or recurring disease.
If checked, please explain:
I
can lead a worship service. (Cayuga is a
nonsectarian/ nondenominational private camp.)
If checked, what religion:
Do you have any visible tattoos that could be
offensive to young children.
Yes
No
If yes, please explain:
Do you have any visible body piercings (other
than ears).
Yes
No
If yes, please explain:
Have you ever been convicted of child abuse or a sexual abuse offense?*
Yes
No
Have you ever been accused or convicted of a felony or misdemeanor?*
Yes
No
If yes, please explain:
If applying for an instructor/counselor position,
which age group do you prefer to share a cabin with?
If you are applying for a counselor position, keep in mind all counselors are hired as instructors. Please indicate below the activities you are most qualified to teach. Describe your personal experiences, qualifications, proficiencies, awards won and certificates earned for each of your top 3 choices. Include your experiences as a competitor/player AND as a teacher/coach for each of your top 3 areas.
What is your First Choice Instructor Position?
What is your Second Choice Instructor Position?
What is your Third Choice Instructor Position?
If you are applying for a Senior Staff position, indicate your top 2 choices below and describe the characteristics you possess that will make you an effective supervisory staff member. Include your qualifications, proficiencies, awards won, and certifications earned for each of your top 2 positions you are applying for.
If you are applying for a Medical Position (nurse, doctor, infirmary assistant) please indicate the certifications/licenses you currently hold, how long you have held the the certifications/licenses, and the extent of your experience providing medical care to children.
If you are applying for a Food Service Position, please describe the extent of your cooking skills and food service experience. Also indicate the certifications you currently hold (if any), as well as your experience in quantity food production, kitchen management (supervising staff), and operation of kitchen equipment.
For all applicants: What is your experience in working with children ages 5 to 15?
For all applicants: What do you think are the most important aspects to being an excellent staff member?
For all applicants: What contributions do you think you can make to Cayuga and its campers?
Most recent Previous Camp Employment
Employment:
Have
you worked at a camp previously?
Yes
No
If yes, name of camp:
Type of
camp:
Day
Camp
Sleepaway
Camp
Other
(please explain)
Camp Address:
Camp Director's
Name:
Camp's Telephone
Number:
Camp's Email
Address:
Dates of Employment:
Position Held:
Past Employment
Experience:
Employer
#1:
Employer's Name:
Employer's Address:
Employer's Telephone
Number:
Employer's Email
Address:
Dates of Employment:
Position Held:
Employer
#2:
Employer's Name:
Employer's Address:
Employer's Telephone
Number:
Employer's Email
Address:
Dates of Employment:
Position Held:
Character References:
Please list names and telephone numbers of 3 people (Not
Relatives!) who have knowledge of your abilities, experience and
character.
Reference #1
Name:
Daytime Phone:
Address:
Evening Phone
City:
Relationship:
State:
Zip Code:
Reference #2
Name:
Daytime Phone:
Address:
Evening Phone
City:
Relationship:
State:
Zip Code:
Reference #3
Name:
Daytime Phone:
Address:
Evening Phone
City:
Relationship:
State:
Zip Code:
How did you first learn of Camp Cayuga?
Cayuga Staff Member.
If yes, indicate staff members name.
Cayuga Camper.
If yes, indicate Camper name.
A
newspaper advertisement.
Surfing
the Internet.
If you learned about us through the internet, what website directory?
Select one:
If you selected
"other" website directory, please specify:
If you selected
"university/college" online job career
website, what university?
Select one:
If you selected
"other university/college",
please specify:
I hereby certify that I have not knowingly
withheld any information that might adversely affect
my chances for employment and that the answers given
by me are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify that I, the undersigned
applicant, have personally completed this
application. I understand that any omission or
misstatement of material fact on this application or
on any document used to secure employment shall be
grounds for rejection of this application or for
immediate discharge if I am employed, regardless of
the time elapsed before discovery. I also authorize
Camp Cayuga to investigate my references, work
record, education and other matters related to my
suitability for employment and, further, authorize
the references I have listed to provide to the camp
any and all relevant information and opinions,
without giving me prior notice of such disclosure. I
release such persons and organizations from any
legal liability in making such statements.
By checking this box, I understand and consent to
these statements.*
CAMP CAYUGA
IN HONESDALE, PENNSYLVANIA A
PRIVATE COED RESIDENTIAL SUMMER CAMP
Email: info@campcayuga.com
BUSINESS OFFICE ADDRESS
(Mid-September to early June)
Camp Cayuga
PO Box 151- Suite INT,
Peapack, New Jersey 07977, USA
Telephone: 908-470-1224, Fax: 908-470-1228.