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Staff Assistantships
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| Art |
| Band or Orchestra |
| Piano |
| Choir |
| Dance |
| Jazz |
| Theater |
| Harp |
| Junior Camp Sectional Teacher |
| Junior Camp Minor Teacher |
| Junior Camp Minor Assistant |
| Central Camp Minor Teacher |
| Central Camp Minor Assistant |
| Team Sports & Recreation |
Brass, Woodwind, String, or
Percussion Performer |
| Vocal Performer |
| Central Park Monitors |
| Life Guard |
| Administrative Assistant |
| Music Library |
| Staff Application |
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From Former Staff
"I need to thank you for the opportunity to work at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp this summer. I was very happy to be on staff this year and look forward to using the knowledge I gained to continue progressing in my musical career and life developments.
It feels as though I am receiving a letter or an e-mail every day from a camper thanking me for this summer. I cannot tell you the feeling of hearing that I was a positive influence on someone and what a great role model I was to children of all ages. I particularly liked seeing the progress of children in the younger camp on their instruments, thanks to my teaching. I smile thinking about girls telling me that I inspired them to pursue music as more than an elective credit or because they were forced to by their parent or guardian but because there is innate talent and determination in each one of us. It also helps to think that you are still cool in the eyes of middle schoolers!
I will not lie, but I had my doubts about what Blue Lake was going to mean to me. I used to struggle with drawing a line between what makes a musician. I used to think it was the hours dedicated to practice and giving performances as well as building a resume that would make me an essential member of any ensemble. Boy, was I wrong. I forgot that the most important part of being a musician is sharing. I forgot that there has to be a generation ready to replace me so that the arts continue to grow.
Coming from the city, I was not used to living around the weather. I was no used to being placed in an environment where you need to have friends. Sometimes you forget when you are in a practice room 35 to 40 hours a week. Therefore, I was a little unsure of what to expect of the environment and the different people I would encounter throughout the summer. But what a beautiful atmosphere to develop my passion for the arts. I am thankful for all the friends I made on staff and the future contacts I made through the faculty. I am also happy to report the personal growth I have undergone since my return. Finally I am reminded of why I fight to preserve the environment and the arts.
So thank you for letting me have the experiences I had this summer. I believe it made me a better and stronger person as well as a musician."
Karen, Violist
Baldwin-Wallace Graduate
Blue Lake Staff Member, summers '99 and '00
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(positions open only to counseling staff: counselors & unit directors)
All counseling staff members will be assigned two or more of the following duties as a portion of their job at Blue Lake. Please rank in order of preference (1 - 6) on application.
Art: Assist art faculty by guiding students with projects and aiding teachers with class materials. Focus areas include drawing, painting, print making, ceramics, sculpture, metals, and fiber arts. Background in studio art preferred.
Band or Orchestra: Assist conductor of assigned ensemble with attendance, set-up, tear-down, music folders, rehearsal discipline, and other tasks. Experience in instrumental ensembles preferred.
Piano: Assist piano teachers with music, class materials, attendance, practice schedules, and monitoring practice rooms. Background in piano required.
Choir: Assist choral conductor with attendance, set-up & tear-down, music distribution, rehearsal discipline, and other tasks. Perform in ensemble if desired.
Dance: Assist Dance faculty with attendance, preparation for classes, class discipline, and maintaining studio. Experience in ballet preferred. Performance opportunities may be available to those with significant classical ballet training.
Jazz: Assist Jazz Band conductors with rehearsal needs, including music, set-up, equipment, attendance. Jazz experience and improvisational skills preferred.
Theater: Assist theater faculty with class preparation and materials, set and prop needs, attendance, and class discipline. Theatrical experience preferred.
Harp: Assist harp faculty with class preparation, including teaching materials, music, attendance, harp tuning, and maintenance. Harp experience preferred but not required. Advanced harpists who qualify may have chamber music and large ensemble performing opportunities based upon repertoire and other needs. Please inquire during interview.
Junior Camp (Camp Bernstein) Sectional Teacher: Teach daily sectionals and/or technique classes to Junior Camp students. Emphasis is on basic techniques, repertoire, and motivation. Previous teaching experience and/or degree in music preferred. Recorded audition required. Specific positions available for String, Brass, Woodwind, or Percussion. Please list specific interest on your application.
Junior Camp (Camp Bernstein) Minor Teacher: Teach daily enrichment classes to Junior Camp students. Emphasis is on creativity, building self-esteem, and learning basic techniques. Previous teaching experience and/or degree preferred. Specific positions for Nature Studies, Art, Choir, Jazz Studies, Music History, and Theater. Please list specific interest on your application.
Junior Camp (Camp Bernstein) Minor Assistant: Assist Bernstein Minor teachers with daily enrichment classes for Junior Campers, including Nature Studies, Art, Choir, Jazz, Music History, and Theater. Please list specific interest on your application.
Central Camp Minor Teacher: Please list specific interest on your application.
Campfire Guitar: Teach daily enrichment class in a casual setting, providing students a forum for learning and sharing traditional campfire songs.
Try a New Instrument: Assist faculty with instructing instrumental students in learning instruments from different groups. Assignment includes Woodwind, Brass, or String.
Take a Hike: Teach a daily class in Nature Studies by using the camp’s trails and curriculum based upon natural features inventory completed by local Nature Conservancy.
Central Camp Minor Assistant: Please list specific interest on your application.
Conducting: Assist faculty in introducing students to the basic elements of instrumental conducting through observation, score analysis, and practice.
Music Theory: Assist faculty in guiding and tutoring students in basic music theory. Background in theory preferred.
Music Composition: Assist faculty in introducing students to the basic elements of music composition through listening, analysis, and experimentation with original works. Background in composition preferred.
Fiddling: Assist faculty in introducing students to the fun of various styles of fiddling. All string instrumentalists welcome.
Team Sports and Recreation: Coach students in organized team sports, such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, football, ultimate frisbee, water polo, water volleyball, and other games. Supervise campers in a wide range of daily recreational activities. Experience preferred but not required.
Brass, Woodwind, String, or Percussion Performer: Rehearse daily with Festival ensemble, receive professional coaching by faculty, and perform regularly in a staff chamber ensemble. Recorded audition required.
Vocal Performer: Rehearse regularly with staff ensembles, receive regular coaching by faculty, and perform throughout the summer season in recitals, master classes, and larger performances. Recorded audition required.
Central Park Monitors: Work with a team of staff members to help supervise Blue Lake's central park area, including maintaining a pleasant atmosphere for campers, meeting students, addressing any concerns and promoting environmental awareness.
Life Guard: Guard at pools during camper and faculty swimming hours and assist Waterfront Director with pool maintenance. Must be physically fit and a competent swimmer. Blue Lake will certify candidates.
Click here for more information on the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course.
Click here for more information on the American Red Cross Waterfront Guarding Course.
Administrative Assistant: Assist Program Coordinator with camper attendance, clerical tasks, and other daily operation in the Administration Building. Clerical experience preferred.
Music Library: Work directly with Head Librarian to help catalog and file music, assemble music folders, and prepare class materials for faculty. Clerical or library experience preferred. Knowledge of written music required.
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