Pompositticut Farm Day Camp is a co-ed camp for children ages 4-15. Situated on a picturesque and historic farm, PFDC Inc. offers Red Cross Swimming Lessons, English Horseback Riding, Nature Activities, Archery, Sports, Creative Arts, Ropes Adventure Course “Project Soar”, and Theater,-Dance -Music. Every summer we encourage applicants to apply as PFDC seeks to always provide the best staff and there are positions available in all areas. Each Head Instructor is responsible for planning the daily activities and set-up for each lesson. This Instructor will conduct 45-minute classes aided by a Co-Instructor level staff, group supervisors, and Jr. Leaders. Some specialized activities will require a second assistant and/or teen, Jr. Leader. Each camper group will contain up to 12 children of approximately the same age, with all groups having teen Jr. Leaders assigned for additional assistance.
All staff will be responsible for attending pre-camp orientation and training. If our pre-camp training dates conflict with your school commitments, alternative arrangements may be made. However, all staff must complete a minimum of 21 hrs. of pre-camp training prior to commencing any session working with campers. Above the required training, additional Covid Training will be required based on the state standards in June of 2021. The work week is Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 3:45 (38.75 hrs), paid bi-weekly throughout your employment. Qualifications for Professional Level applicants should be college graduates, schoolteachers, phys.ed teachers, coaches or other licensed or certified persons with at least three years experience in their field. Head Instructors must be a minimum of 18 years old and Co-Instructors must be a minimum of 17 years old. First Aid/CPR and Safe Sport Certifications are encouraged by all applicants.