Explore Internship Opportunities At Camp Boggy Creek

Looking for an enriching, life-changing internship opportunity?
Look no further than Camp Boggy Creek.

Camp offers a variety of internship opportunities designed to not only give you real first-hand non-profit experience, but to also enrich your life. Camp Boggy Creek exists to serve children with serious medical illnesses and provide them a life-changing camp experience.

We are currently offering internship opportunities in the following areas:

  • As a behavioral health intern, under the supervision of CBC’s year-round licensed mental health counselor, you will complete approximately 150 hours of behavioral health internship on-site and throughout camp. In this role, you can observe campers with complex medical needs as they interface during a Family Retreat Weekend. In addition, you will have an opportunity to learn behavioral techniques that support campers and their families and facilitate parent/guardian-centered activities.

    This position is unpaid and largely observational educational experience. Most requirements will occur in person, and some will be done via Zoom. Your work will be completed and held to a high but attainable standard in this role. You will learn activities, procedural education, and interpersonal skills to support individuals and their behaviors better and support the ongoing mission of CBC.

    Eligibility

    Sophomore Status and or 2nd year psychology, or closely related degree.

    Completed undergraduate degree in Psychology or a very similar field.

    Master-level degree in Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a very similar field

    Housing and Meals

    Housing is available and accessible throughout the internship, not including when camp is not in session. Housing will be in our Staff Lodges, a dorm-style community living space with shared bathrooms, fresh linens, pillows, and towels.

    Meals are included during all camp sessions (i.e., two breakfasts, two lunches, and two dinners) [Fall and Spring season]. CBC’s kitchen manager and staff can accommodate ANY dietary needs and restrictions. Our dining hall will have snacks and drinks 24/7 during a Family Retreat Weekend.

    Due to the immersive nature of this experience, it is expected interns are on-site at designated start and end times. Housing and meals are included at no cost to the intern; however, the intern's responsibility is transportation to and from camp.

    Requirements

    Required Skills & Experience

    Sophomore Status and or 2nd year psychology or closely related degree.

    Previous experience working with children/families (minimum 50 hours of paid or unpaid experience)

    Ability to meet all volunteer requirements before the start date

    Preferred Skills & Experience

    Previous experience working with children/families (minimum 50 hours of paid or unpaid experience)

    Experience volunteering or working in a healthcare or mental health setting.

    Resume

    30–45-minute interview

    If accepted, CBC will require:

    · Completion of the Volunteer Experience

    · Interview with the Mental Health Provider

    How to Apply

    Application requirements:

    · Personal information (name, age, DOB, etc.)

    · 3-5 relevant experiences

    · Essay questions

    · Please describe how your current field of study contributes to the health and well-being of campers with serious medical illnesses and their families (200 words or less)

    · Please share your previous experiences with working in communities and populations that are different from you (200 words or less)

    · Please describe a time you worked with someone who was having a difficult time (200 words or less)

    · Please describe how Camp Boggy Creek can support you in your pursuit of your goals (200 words or less)

    · 3 references (name, phone number, email)

    · Please send the above materials to James at jrujimora@campboggycreek.org

    What will I be doing?

    · As a behavioral health intern, you will be paired with a family during our family retreat weekends. You’ll be interacting with campers and their families but may have to step in if a camper has a tantrum or misses home.

    What are the living arrangements?

    · Behavioral health interns are housed in our staff lodges. Check out the photos on our Camp Tour page. You will also have access to a computer to check personal email if needed. Camp provides three meals daily (including vegetarian and gluten-free options), bed linens, pillows, and towels.

    What do I bring?

    · You will need to bring casual clothing and your items. Some activity areas require closed-toe shoes, such as the horse barn. You’ll want to bring a hat and a one-piece bathing suit. You will be notified of the week or weekend’s “theme” ahead of time so that you can “dress up” for the dance. Before arrival, you will also receive a detailed packing list.

    Can I get clinical hours?

    · As an undergraduate student, no.

    · As a pre-licensed individual, on a case-by-case basis.

    Can I get volunteer hours for class, school, or job requirement:

    · For school and class, yes.

    · For a job requirement, on a case-by-case basis.

    Can I be a summer behavioral health intern?

    · On a case-by-case basis.

    Have questions? Please direct any questions to James jrujimora@campboggycreek.org

  • Intro:
    The Camp Boggy Creek marketing team is seeking eager interns seeking some hands on experience in the digital marketing field. We’re currently looking for Social Media Interns to help us spread the good word about Camp Boggy Creek.

    Qualified candidates:
    - Studying Marketing or Digital Marketing on a college level.

    What Will You Be Doing?
    -Interns will assist the marketing team by creating content, measuring data, crafting copy, crafting social media content, editorial calendar planning, and strategic direction.

    Other Details:
    This is a remote position that will require meeting with the team via Microsoft Teams once a week. It would require one onsite tour/visit in Eustis.

    How To Apply:
    Fill out the quick form on this page and we will be in touch!

  • As an intern, you would be part of the team delivering our life-changing therapeutic programs to children from around Florida. Interns are members of our summer staff and directly impact and empower children.

    Interns:

    • take care of our campers with serious illnesses,

    • build community among campers and staff/volunteers,

    • plan, organize, and facilitate large-group and small-group activities and camp-wide events,

    • train and support volunteers,

    • practice giving directions, teaching, and public speaking,

    • manage risks and share safety guidelines, and

    • practice interpersonal skills with both adults and children.

    • Free on-site housing

    • All meals provided (hot meals during camp sessions; cold/packaged food between camp sessions)

    • An orientation training

    • If needed or desired: CPR and first aid training (required), lifeguard training, and archery training.

    • Regular professional development sessions to teach additional skills as the summer progresses. Camp helps staff grow!

    • Skill development! >> leadership, interpersonal, critical thinking, verbal communication, problem solving, collaborative/teamwork, event planning

    • Experience in youth development while working for a non-profit organization in the medical field

    • Fun!

    Our summer job/internship application opens November 15.

    How To Apply:
    Go to our employment page (https://www.boggycreek.org/employment) to learn more about joining our summer team.

    Then click on the Summer Staff Application button to go to our online application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

    The online application will ask you to create an account.

    Positions are contingent on the completed application, an interview process, reference checks, receipt of passing the criminal background screening, fingerprinting, and medical / immunization requirements.

    Want to check us out before applying for the summer? Sign up to volunteer for one of our family retreat weekends in the fall, winter, or spring!

    Questions? We want to help! E-mail staff@campboggycreek.org.

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“This is the job that I have loved the most in my whole life, and it’s the most fulfilling job. This job will help you grow in ways you didn't even know you could grow.”

— Jesus, former staff member