SFA Camp 2022

AFTERNOON CLASS EXPERT (4)

What is your passion, What might you share?

ANNOUNCER OF ANNOUNCEMENTS

Usually happens during Lunch, but a few other times as well

BANKER

Holds on to the cash and distrubutes it throughout the week. Bring envelopes. Counts as 2 jobs.

BEACH DAY LEADER (2)

Generate enthusiasm for the beach, have maps at the ready. Plan and organize the caravan. If there are other days on which there is a gathering, submit an announcement.

BINGO CALLER AND ORGANIZER

Lead an afternoon Bingo event. Time TBA.

CABIN DWELLER ID TAGS CREATOR

Create and print names of cabin occupants and name of cabin and place on or near the specific cabin to aid in locating campers. Get in place on Day 1. There will be a helper.

CABIN DWELLER ID TAGS PLACEMENT (2)

Active job: Travel from cabin to cabin and pound in stakes and afix tags. Please bring a mallet.

CAMP SHOW HOST

Act as Emcee, introduce acts, tell jokes, ad lib, do a sign up for the acts and create the order of performances.

CAMPFIRE LEADER (2)

Work with Nissokone Staff to set up location. Possibly lead sing alongs.

CHECK IN RECEPTION GREETER (4)

Greet campers as they arrive. Make sure they are checked in, give them a packet of info and send them on their way to their cabin and a week of fun.

CLEAN UP CREW (2)

This is a Saturday Morning job, after closing. Tear down tables and chairs in the tent and in Crow's Nest and count the chairs.

CLOSING CEREMONY HELPER (2)

Can plan at camp with A. T. and Sandy K. Be sweet, gracious, full of gratitude as we say goodbye on Saturday morning.

CLOSING SHARE HOST

The host for this Friday evening event is responsible for opening, closing, keeping time and simply holding the space as campers take the opportunity to share their camp experience with the whole community.

COFFEE HOUSE HOST

Emcee the event, introduce acts, add filler jokes, ad lib, sing a song between acts, and do the sign up and create the order of performance. Time of event TBA

CONTRIBUTIONS (30)

This is just as important as the other jobs. You could be the reason people come to camp. $40 per sign up. If you'd rather be anonymous, please contact Gretchen.

DANCE LEADER/DJ

Create a set list on your device and run it through a speaker. Bring a cable if needed. Might be a Monday Night event, and more. Please contact Gretchen if interested.

DYE PURCHASER PRE CAMP

Purchase tie dye kits and bring to camp. You will be reimbursed.

GODDESS DRIVER to Goodwill

After Goddess, and after camp staff has had a chance to look over clothes, you will drive the items over to Goodwill, at the time of your choice.

GODDESS EXCHANGE CHIEF

Lead this shopping event, resolve disputes over clothing, organize the "dress shop" area.

GODDESS EXCHANGE HELPERS (5)

Assist the Chief Goddess with Set up and Clean Up of the Dress Shop. .

GODDESS EXCHANGE Rope Hangers (2)

Hoist, tie, and nail things so clothes can be hung for the Goddess Exchange. Please bring a few ropes.

HAPPY HOUR HOSTS (2)

Sign up Performers and MC:

HOSPITALITY DIRECTOR

The Chief and Organizer of the Snacks in our Hospitality Area. Counts as 2 jobs. Involves advance planning, observance of snacking trends, organizing the shopping and the team helpers, and securing food storage.

HOSPITALITY HELPERS (8)

Take direction from the Chief. This position may include chopping filling, cleaning and moving things around. A schedule of your work will be created the first day. Most work will occur pre-supper at 4 pm. Each sign-up is for one shift.

HOSPITALITY SHADOW

Consult with Polly on Hospitality Duties in anticipation of taking the job in 2023

MAESTRO

Counts for 2 jobs: Oversee all performances, checking with hosts to assist as needed, be available to consult, Help with planning and scheduling, and encourage participants and performers, novice and experienced.

MAILBAGS HELPER

Help the leader with hanging the bags and taking them down at the end of camp.

MAILBAGS LEADER

This takes some organization before camp week. You will organize the existing photos of campers and obtain photos of the new campers. Staple the photos in Alpha order to the shoe bag holders. Budget: $50 for supplies. Questions? Email Gretchen

MARKET DAY DIRECTORS

Coordinate with the Nissokone staff to have 7 tables out at Potawatomi Village Cabin Area (Little Italy) at the Market Day time (TBD). Plan with the artisans so that they are provided with appropriate space. More from Gretchen later.

MEMORIES TEAM (6)

This team was formerly the Photo Team. This team will take photos and videos, create slideshows and the digital memory book. Must have basic skills. READ THE FULL DESCRIPTION IN THE NISSOKONE NEWS ON OUR WEBSITE.

MEMORIES TEAM LEADER

Counts for 2 jobs. Make sure the team is taking photos of each camper for the camp book. Coordinates the work of photos, slideshows, videos with other team members.

MORNING COFFEE BARISTA ASSISTANTS (3)

Early risers encouraged. Monitor the pots and make more when we get low. Light clean up. Can be scheduled so that one does not have to be there each day or for the full hour.

MORNING COFFEE LEAD BARISTA

Provide coffee, pots, and other equipment to serve coffee to many early risers. Budget provided. Monitor water, cream and sugar levels and arrange for re-supply. Monday thru Friday 6:30 AM. There will be a team to help.

MORNING GROUP LEADER (8)

Counts as 2 jobs. Discount TBD. Responsible for planning/presenting/leading a group five mornings. Send description of your proposed group to Gretchen ASAP if you haven't done it already. Gretchen will contact you regarding space for group.

MORNING GROUP LEADER MEETING MANAGER

Hold the space for the morning group leaders to check in and share their morning group experiences with each other. Create a safe space for the leaders to land. Monday - Thursday about minutes each day. Time is usually around 11:15 am.

MORNING GROUP LOCATION CHIEF

Make decisions about where morning groups could be held

MORNING GROUP PARTICIPANT ORGANIZER

Study the preference sheets and place campers in preferred morning groups to the best of your ability and the group's availability.

MOVIE NIGHT CAPTAIN

Coordinate with Y director or Y staff to operate the projector and screen with a DVD player or computer to show a movie.

MOVING IN HELPERS (4)

At the start of camp, help unpack cars, haul stuff, hang curtains. Gretchen will contact you to let you know how early to start.

NAME TAG CREATOR & ORGANIZER

Create name tags before camp and organize the holders for campers to use. Gretchen has the tags from past years, so contact her for complete details.

NEW CAMPER ORIENTATION LEADER

Meet with the new campers on the first day. (Could also email them a few days before camp or do a video call.) Be available to the newbies for the first few days of camp as they get settled.

NIGHT OWL

If you are a night owl, please make sure the lights in Crows, Theater and the Tent are turned off for the night before retiring.

OMBUDSMAN EMPATH (2)

Position requires being a good listenrer and the ability to hold the space in a non-judgemental way to let folks vent if they need to. Your job will be to listen, not to "fix" or give advice. It's the person to come to if campers have an issue.

OUTDOOR GAMES DIRECTOR

Plan and provide outdoor games.

PICKLE BALL AFTERNOON INSTRUCTOR

This is a one time event for the afternoon or after supper. Teach beginners to play Pickle Ball.

PICKLE BALL COURT CREATOR (3)

Sunday job: measure and mark at least two courts. Materials for this job TBD

PICKLE BALL ROUND ROBIN CAPTAIN

Facilitator for a round robin Pickle Ball event

PORCH CONCERT DIRECTOR

Plan the Porch Concerts, held during happy hour (time TBD). Determine what porch, what performer, what time, duration and performance order.

PRE CAMP LETTER COORDINATOR

Create individual camper letters with info gleaned from a spreadsheet. Knowledge of Google docs is helpful.

RECYCLING TEAM (3)

This job is unclear at this time. If you sign up Gretchen will contact you.

ROCKY HORROR ACCESSORIES CAPTAIN

This is a pre-camp job. Purchase or obtain party hats, confetti, and croutons before camp, and place on a table in the tent to prepare for the movie. Campers will help themselves to these items. You will be reimbursed. Contact Gretchen if interested

SHOPPER (4)

Get a list and cash from the Hospitality Chief and pick up the supplies from the grocery store in town. Take a friend if you wish.

SOUND ASSISTANT (2)

This job requires hauling, schlepping and taking direction from the Sound Techs.

SOUND TECH

Provide all audio equipment required for performances and events. Prior experience necessary.

TASTE BUD LEADER During camp

Chat with the pre-camp taste bud about the menu and special diets. Be ready to field food questions/concerns during camp.

TASTE BUD LEADER Pre Camp

If interested in this job, contact Gretchen first. thanks.

TENT TEAM (4)

Team to help with chair organization, opening and closing of flaps during the week, and checking that lights will be turned off when folks are done with evening activities.

TIE DYE CHIEF

Lead the tie dye activity, showing others how to do it. Campers will provide their own cotton items.

VIDEOGRAPHER

Film most events throughout the week.

WEB DESIGNER

Our website is beautiful and very functional. Thanks Steve.

WHITEBOARD COMMUNICATOR

Campers will learn about daily events and schedules from white boards located around camp. These are updated at least once daily.

YOGA/QIGONG/BOOT CAMP (2)

This entails offering your body work specialty two times. Coordinate with Gretchen for scheduling.