Early American Summer Days Counselor Application

Early American Summer Days Counselor Application

Please direct any questions about the application to Jane Dugan at jdugan@thebige.com or 413.205.5052.
What is the role of a counselor at EASD?
- EASD counselors have a love for history, helping kids, and having a fun and safe summer experience
- Counselors are volunteers who guide children through activities, historical information, and learning in a hands-on way
What is the time committment?
- Counselors must attend training August 2 from 9:30am - 3:30pm and August 4 from 9:30am - 2:30pm
- Counselors must be available for all days of the EASD program, August 5-8 from 8:30am - 4pm
What are the requirements to be a first-year counselor?
- Must be 14 years old by July 30
- Must have completed grade 8 or equivalent
- Must complete an application and submit a reference
- Must attend an interview
- Must attend/have attended Teen Leadership Experience (TLE)
- Submit this application by 5/15 (priority deadline, applications accepted through 7/10 if spaces remain available)

Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Preferred Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Have you attended Teen Leadership Experience (TLE) or have you applied to attend this year? Please select all that apply.*

Yes! I attended TLE in a prior year.Yes, I have applied (or plan to apply) to attend TLE in 2025.

Name of school currently attending?*
Grade (or equivalent) you will be in this fall*
How old will you be on July 30?*
Please upload a letter of reference from a teacher or another non-family community mentor such as a coach, program instructor, employer, etc.

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List of Extracurriculars, hobbies, etc.*
List of Work Experience:*
Babysitting, a different camp, volunteering, etc.
Are you comfortable being a leader for kids aged 6-12?*

YesNo
Do you have experience being a leader for kids aged 6-12?*

YesNo
If you have been a leader for kids aged 6-12, tell us what types of activities you have done with them:
In 200 words or less, please explain why you are interested in becoming an Early American Summer Days counselor.*

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Acknowledgements

In the following sections, please read the text completely. Click the box at the end of each text to agree that you agree and acknowledge these statements. Please ask your parent/guardian to read and acknowledge these with you.
I understand that if selected to be a counselor, this is a volunteer role. In order to receive credit as a volunteer (if needed for school, honor society, etc.) I must fully participate in the EASD training and EASD program.
by clicking here, I acknowledge and agree with the statement above.
Training for Early American Summer Days is August 2 from 9:30 to 3:30 and August 4 from 9:30PM to 2:30PM. The Early American Summer Days program is August 5-8 from 8:30AM-4PM. I will be able to get transportation to and from the SVM grounds and in a timely fashion.
by clicking here, I acknowledge and agree with the statement above.
I understand that as a counselor, I must wear a historic costume or other assigned uniform to distinguish me as a leader. I understand I must wear what is given to me as assigned.
by clicking here, I acknowledge and agree with the statement above.
PARENTAL/GUARDIAN ACKOWLEDGEMENT:

I, as the parent or guardian of this person, acknowledge that I have reviewed this application with my child. I acknowledge that if my child does not have the ability to drive themself, I will provide reliable transportation for my child, and treat this opportunity as a step into the professional world.
by clicking here, I acknowledge and agree with the statement above.
Parental Signature*

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Thank You!

Thank you for filling out this application. We appreciate your time and desire to be a Counselor for Early American Summer Days at Storrowton Village Museum. We will review all applications once the submission period is over. You will hear back from from us the week of May 19 for applications submitted by May 15 and on a rolling basis for applications submitted after May 15. If you have any questions or concerns, please direct them to jdugan@thebige.com or 413.205.5052.
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Early American Summer Days Counselor Application

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Thank You!