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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"><strong>Duties</strong>: Under the supervision of the Out of School Programs &amp; Camp Manager, the Day Camp Counselor is responsible for the following: </span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\">Assisting in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers, their activities, and their daily needs.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\">Leading or assisting with the teaching of activities.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\">Applying basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, and respect for diversity, involvement, and empowerment of youth.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\">Monitoring and assisting in the daily care of each camper within your supervision including recognition of personal health needs.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\">Being alert to campers and staff&#39;s needs and assisting them as needed; discussing problems with camp supervisors and/or camp director when appropriate.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\">Being alert to equipment and facilities to ensure proper care and utilization; reporting needs promptly to the camp director.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\">Providing supervision for campers while being transported to and from, and during field trips off of camp property.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\">Monitoring the safety of campers and staff at all times, in all locations. </span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\">Providing parents and supervisors with appropriate written and/or verbal feedback and information as needed for campers to have a successful camp experience. </span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\">Positively representing the camp when interacting with parents or community members.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\">Upholding American Camp Association standards.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\">Following all safety procedures that pertain to the duties performed; supporting all aspects of the Park District&#39;s safety program.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\">Performing all other duties as required.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"><strong>*Average 16 - 40 hours/week during the summer camp season</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"><strong>Essential Functions</strong>: </span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\">Attend mandatory all-staff trainings on May 12, 13, and 14 from 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Attend additional mandatory, site-specific, camp trainings based on location.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\">Counselors may be asked to use fire protection equipment, popcorn popper, outdoor fire circle, microwave, or specialty program of equipment (depending on the age of staff)</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\">Physical requirements could include endurance for prolonged standing, bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking, climbing, swimming, and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate equipment for camp activities. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid or emergency evacuation. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><span style=\"color:#444444\">The Peoria Park District will host day camps at multiple locations this summer. During the interview process, applicants will be matched with a location based on personal preference, skill, and availability. Please note your preferred location on your application.</span></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><span style=\"color:#444444\">All camps are open for campers from 7:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday. Exact working shifts will vary between locations. No camp on 6/19/26 and 7/3/26.</span></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><span style=\"color:#444444\">The 2026 Day Camps are as follows:</span></span></span></span></p>\n\n<ul style=\"list-style-type:square\">\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><span style=\"color:#444444\">Proctor Recreation Center Day Camp</span></span></span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><span style=\"color:#444444\">Lakeview Recreation Center Day Camp</span></span></span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><span style=\"color:#444444\">Ancient Oaks Day Camp at Sommer Farm</span></span></span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><span style=\"color:#444444\">RiverPlex Day Camp at the RiverPlex Wellness Center</span></span></span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><span style=\"color:#444444\">Please see below for more details on each location.</span></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><strong><span style=\"color:#444444\">PROCTOR CENTER SUMMER DAY CAMP</span></strong></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><em><span style=\"color:#444444\">8-Week Long Sessions&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;6/6/26-7/24/26&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;ages 5 - 13&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;65 campers per week</span></em></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><em><span style=\"color:#444444\">309 S. DuSable St., Peoria, IL 61605</span></em></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><span style=\"color:#444444\">Proctor Recreation Center has many amenities used daily during summer camp. We have two indoor gyms, a large playground, a baseball diamond and two full basketball courts outside. Proctor Center Summer camp offers out-of-the-box summer activities and enrichment. Summer enrichment includes but is not limited to STEAM based lessons in the morning and activities such as arts &amp; crafts, sports recreation and swimming in the afternoon. Proctor Center Summer Camp offers weekly fieldtrips for all participating campers. Counselors will lead children in arts and crafts, fitness activities, educational experiments, sports games, team building, and other various fun and safe activities, each week following a different theme. This location will also run a Counselor In Training program for campers ages 14-15.</span></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:40px\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><em><span style=\"color:#444444\">Mandatory Proctor staff training: 5/19, 5/20, 5/21, 5/22 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm</span></em></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:40px\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><em><span style=\"color:#444444\">Mandatory All staff training: 5/12, 5/13, 5/14 &nbsp;4:00 pm - 8:30 pm</span></em></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:40px\">&nbsp;</p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><strong><span style=\"color:#444444\">LAKEVIEW SUMMER DAY CAMP</span></strong></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><em><span style=\"color:#444444\">11-Week Long Sessions 5/26/26-8/7/26&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;ages 5-13&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;80 campers per week</span></em></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><em><span style=\"color:#444444\">1013 W. Lake Ave., Peoria, IL 61614</span></em></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><span style=\"color:#444444\">At Lakeview Day Camp counselors lead campers through a variety of classic camp activities. Located in Lakeview Park with access to the entire recreation center, there&rsquo;s no shortage of fun! Inside boasts 2 large gyms, a dance studio, and plenty of classroom space. Here campers can play gaga ball, sports, arts and crafts, talent shows, 9 square in the air, archery, laser tag, STEAM activities and other indoor games. Outside are large fields for group games, water activities, scavenger hunts, a playground, splash pad, and open space to explore. Counselors are encouraged to create and suggest their own activities and adapt things to fit their group of campers. Each week will have a different theme for activities to follow. Campers will take occasional field trips to fun local attractions and swimming, and will have special guests visit camp for activities. This location will also run a Counselor In Training program for campers ages 14-15.</span></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:40px\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><em><span style=\"color:#444444\">Mandatory Lakeview staff training: 5/18, 5/19, 5/20 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm</span></em></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:40px\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><em><span style=\"color:#444444\">Mandatory All staff training: 5/12, 5/13, 5/14 &nbsp;4:00 pm - 8:30 pm</span></em></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:40px\">&nbsp;</p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><strong><span style=\"color:#444444\">ANCIENT OAKS DAY CAMP AT SOMMER FARM</span></strong></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><em><span style=\"color:#444444\">11-Week Long Sessions 5/26/26-8/7/26&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;ages 5-13&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;80 campers per week</span></em></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><em><span style=\"color:#444444\">6329 N. 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This location will also run a Counselor In Training program for campers ages 14-15.</span></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:40px\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><em><span style=\"color:#444444\">Mandatory AODC staff training: 5/18, 5/19, 5/20, 5/21 &nbsp;4:30 pm - 8:30 pm</span></em></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:40px\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><em><span style=\"color:#444444\">Mandatory All staff training: 5/12, 5/13, 5/14 &nbsp;4:00 pm - 8:30 pm</span></em></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:40px\">&nbsp;</p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><strong><span style=\"color:#444444\">RIVERPLEX SUMMER DAY CAMP</span></strong></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><em><span style=\"color:#444444\">10-Week Long Sessions 5/26/26-7/31/26&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;ages 5-13&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;60 campers per week</span></em></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><em><span style=\"color:#444444\">600 N.E. 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Counselors should enjoy the outdoors (camp is outside in covered shelters), like to hike, have skill to create weekly camp schedules following themes, and the ability to be outside in different weather conditions. Opportunity to work as a lifeguard at canoes is also available. This location will also run a Counselor In Training program for campers ages 14-15.\\n\\nMandatory AODC staff training: 5/18, 5/19, 5/20, 5/21 &nbsp;4:30 pm - 8:30 pm\\n\\nMandatory All staff training: 5/12, 5/13, 5/14 &nbsp;4:00 pm - 8:30 pm\\n\\n&nbsp;\\n\\nRIVERPLEX SUMMER DAY CAMP\\n\\n10-Week Long Sessions 5/26/26-7/31/26&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;ages 5-13&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;60 campers per week\\n\\n600 N.E. Water St., Peoria, IL 61603\\n\\nAt Riverplex Day Camp counselors will lead campers through a variety of classic camp activities. Utilizing the large indoor gym and the scenic riverfront, campers will split their time both indoors and outdoors. 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