Camp Odyssey 2008 Staff - check this page for important announcements, information, and news as summer approaches!

Camp Odyssey 2008 Staff: What to do this Spring:

1. Respond to Acceptance Letter. If you are a returning staff member and/or you have received your 2008 acceptance letter, be sure to call or email HARLAN (harlan@campodyssey.org or 410-603-8404) to let us know you are interested in accepting the position. Please also let us know if you are interested in working After-Camp or Early Drop-Off this summer. If you have any specific requests as to positions for the 2008 season, please let us know that too! We cannot guarantee where you will be placed, but we will keep your preferences in mind for consideration!

2. Mark Your Calendar. Be sure to mark your calendar for our mandantory staff orientation days. This summer, our orientation is on June 7 (Saturday) and June 11-13 (the following Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday) from 9AM-3PM each day. These days are extremely important for you to attend - not only are our policies and procedures updated, but there will be lots of new staff members to meet before the campers arrive!

3. Questions? Contact Us. If you have any questions, the best time to ask is now! Feel free to call or email any of our Leadership Team members with any unanswered questions or concerns!

Useful Information:

Camp Odyssey Day Camp Experience 2008: June 16-August 8. Click here to see a calendar of themed days!
Salary Scale for 2008. Includes information on additional pay options for early-drop off and after-camps.
Behavior Contact. Click here to familiarize yourself with the behavior standards we expect from our campers.
Camp Staff Handbook 2008. Includes information on procedures, responsibilities, schedules, and more!

Other Training Resources: Tips to Become the Best Counselor You Can Be!

Learning Leadership Video: Staff training guru Michael Brandewein explains the importance of awareness.
"Letter to a Staff Person": A good read to see what parents really expect out of their children's counselors.
Ways to Debrief After an Activity: Various ideas and methods - provided by the American Camp Association.
Silly Camp Songs: A whole bunch of silly, wacky songs to expand our stable of camp classics!