2016-17 WINTER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Dear Student:
The Y’s Winter Internship is a program that consists of 6 High School students working with
younger youth in a camp setting teaching youth reading development and strategies. The goal of
this program is to provide youth with a chance to explore future career options and gain work
experience, helping youth better define future goals. The Y’s internship is a temporary job position
that provides a person(s) with invaluable work experience and on-the-job training in the fields of
child and recreation development. The winter internship program begins December 19 and ends
January 6. Application deadline Sunday, December 11 by 5 pm.
Training Date: Saturday, December 17 at 10 am- 12 pm
Dates open for internship:
Week One: December 19-22
Week Two: December: 27-30
Week Three: January 2-6
YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit,
mind, and body for all.
Duties for Y Summer Camp Intern
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Clock in and out
Report to Youth and Volunteer Coordinator
Keep head count and child to adult ratio
Assist camp staff with all camp projects
Act as a Liaison to literacy program
Assist with testing to help measure Achievement Gap.
Implement the core values of the Y: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
Requirements:
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Two reference letters
High school student with 2.5 GPA or higher.
Has to be available for training dates, and camp hours between 9:00am-1:00pm three days
a week.
Has to love kids, and not afraid of getting dirty!
Application Check List:
Everything is due on Friday, December 11 by 5 pm.
Please arrange your materials in the order of the application check list:
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YMCA application-pick up from the Y at the front desk or download online
 Getting to know you: Short answer questions
 2 letters of recommendation
 Intern Application Test
Getting to know you: Short answers and essay question
1. List 3 reasons why you like working with kids:
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2. What do you know about the YMCA?
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3. What about a winter camp program sounds fun to you?
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4. Describe one of your personal strengths.
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5. Describe one of your personal weaknesses.
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6. What experience do you already have working with kids? (Examples: ROP courses, siblings, jobs,
volunteer work, etc.)
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8. Tell us about your hobbies or special skills.
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Interview Applicant Test
Define:
Noun: ______________________________________________________
Adjective: ___________________________________________________
Verb: _______________________________________________________
What are the Vowels: ______________________________________
How many syllables are in each word?
Happiness: ____
Volunteers: ______
Furiously: ____
Basic Math:
278-87=_____
93+19____
Basic algebra: solve for X:
X-9=22
2X-6=14
Writing sample:
Compose a behavior report for a student that punched another child in the face. Make up detail as
you need for the letter.