COUNSELOR
APPLICATION
& OTHER FORMS
Counselor Forms
We are looking for enthusiastic, high-energy, and physically fit
volunteer counselors. This is an opportunity to spend a week in
the mountains, working with young campers. If you’re
interested in being a counselor at New Mexico Forestry Camp, please
contact Marsha Hagerdon by email at mhagerdon@fs.fed.us or by telephone
at (505) 287-8833.
- Complete the counselor application by
April 16 and submit to:
New Mexico Forestry Camp
c/o Marsha Hagerdon
Mt. Taylor Ranger District
1800 Lobo Canyon Road
Grants, NM 87020
- Counselors will be notified if they have been accepted for
the Camp. The following form will then need to be completed
and submitted to Marsha Hagerdon at the address above.
Be advised—a criminal history check is required prior
to confirmation of the counselor position. The New Mexico
Forestry Camp handles this without charge to the prospective
counselor.
Saturday Agenda for Counselors
| Time |
Activity |
Location |
11:30 am |
Counselors arrive at camp, settle in at the Bosque
Unit, and meet for introductions and ice breaker. |
Chaparral HQ, Bosque Units, Unit House |
Noon |
Lunch
--Discuss and prepare for hike |
Dining Hall |
1:00 pm |
Counselor's Role |
Dining Hall |
1:30 pm |
Hike |
|
6:00 pm |
Dinner |
Dining Hall |
7:30 pm |
Meeting
--Review Agenda, Roles, Expectations, Rules, Procedures,
Emergencies, Q&As
--Nurse meets with Counselors
--Work on Sunday evening program, setup, how-to
--Select/develop activities for camper arrival Sunday
afternoon
--Signup of Sunday tasks |
Unit Shelter |
|