The Health Adventure is happy to announce the following volunteer internship opportunities for the summer of 2008. Internships may be applied to service-learning requirements or to internship credits at the student’s educational institution. The Health Adventure will provide all training and programming materials for the duration of the internship program.

Summer Camp Paid Internships 

June 9 - 27 and July 7 – 18, 2008

Responsibilities:

• Test hands-on activities and help develop a fun camp curriculum
  Assist professional teachers in making science exciting and interactive
  Gain teaching experience with 1st-6th graders
  Help create positive camp dynamics to keep our camps full of fun!

You Need:

• Previous Experience working with elementary-aged children
  Flexibility, Enthusiasm, and Creativity
  Completion of Sophomore year in college
  At least Age 18 by June 1, 2008

How to Apply:

Download and complete application form.
Mail application form, resume, and contact information for two references to: Melissa Cook, The Health Adventure, P.O. Box 180, Asheville NC 28802
Contact the Camp Assistant Director for more information.

Applications will be reviewed and positions filled on a rolling basis until April 25, 2008

 Summer Camp Volunteer Internships

Program Description:  Each summer, The Health Adventure offers six weeks of hands-on science camp programs to students in grades 1-6. These interactive camp programs are designed to provide fun, educational activities about a variety of science topics.

Internship Duties:  Interns are needed to assist during summer camp preparations and week-long camp sessions. Interns will prepare materials for camp, test and set up activities, supervise campers during camp programs, and assist staff as needed during the camp season. Interns function as assistants to the camp teachers throughout the camp session. Interns will also gain experience in our office in camp preparations, marketing, scheduling, and other departments.

Internship Goals:  This internship seeks to provide experience in science teaching, program preparation, and administrative program support through direct involvement with our staff and guests.  Interns will gain experience in camp programming, teaching, and guest interactions.

Time:  Interns are needed throughout the summer from early June through the end of July. These intern positions are full time and provide approximately 30 hours per week, working Monday-Friday 8:30-2:30 or 10:00-5:15 depending on the camp program. Scheduled hours include half-day camp sessions, a half-hour required lunch break, and two additional hours of behind-the-scenes camp duties to be assigned by camp staff. Interns must be willing to commit to a regular schedule.  Positions are available from Monday, June 2 to Friday, July 18 with exact schedule dependent on camp programs. Full days are not available.

Requirements:  We are looking for interns with experience in education who demonstrate reliability and who are comfortable working with children in an educational environment. Previous teaching or camp experience a plus.

Number of Positions:  Internship positions are available during the following weeks: June 2-6 (two positions—camp preparations only); June 9-13 (one position); June 16-20 (one position); June 23-27 (1 position), July 7-11 (one position); and July 14-18 (one position).  Interested applicants should apply for multiple weeks. 

All positions are unpaid.

Application Process:  Interested applicants may apply by submitting an application form (PDF), cover letter, and resume to: