Program planning for Camp Sunshine, a residential weekend program for children and adults with severe/profound disabilities This program occurs 3 weekends over the course of the semester The Program Intern will assist in planning and leading programs, special events, and activities in an outdoor setting Assist with dissemination! of application materials, participant and parent communications and site preparations prior to scheduled programs Promote general camp and staff morale Work directly with individual campers as needed To abide by any and all camp and University policies, rules and regulations including, but not limited to the Code of Ethics and completion of a Criminal Background Check Consult with the Camp Director and Weekend Camp Directors relative to suggestions for improvement of staff and general camp experience Auditory and visual ability to respond to critical incidents Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety and health regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques Ability to perform routine first aid tasks including the delivery of pre-dosed oral or topical medications Other duties as assigned
Eligibility requirements: UPIC interns must be enrolled, matriculating, full-time (12+ credit hours for part time interns) Clemson University undergraduate students in good academic standing and non-academic alert status (minimum cumulative Clemson GPA of 2.0) and in good status with the UPIC program. Once selected, in order to participate in the UPIC Program, student interns must enroll in the required INT course ($200 course fee) and complete hiring paperwork with the UPIC office.
Interns cannot begin working until the hiring process is complete.
