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So you want to be an AWAC? GREAT!
Please read the important information below carefully before completing the AWAC application.A Note to all applicants Every fall, we receive a great deal of interest in the AWAC program. This program is not for everyone. The hours are long, and there are many demands made upon you; 8, 9, and 10 year-olds want lots of attention and need thoughtful guidance in order to be happy at camp and achieve their goals for the summer. And though there will be other amazing AWACs, the group is small. You are neither campers nor counselors; rather, you occupy a challenging "apprentice" position somewhere in between. All that said, we know — based on what we've heard from young people over the years — that AWACing can be the experience of a lifetime. The responsibilities are real, and the opportunities to learn about children and about youself are plentiful.
A Brief Look at the Program 
- AWAC's live in cabins with the youngest campers and 2 to 4 adult staff. They assist with daily living, counseling, and adjustment issues, and occasionally supervise this group.
- AWAC's assist in 2 or 3 classes daily in areas in which they feel comfortable. AWACs take 1 class daily, and spend 1 class period in a training class with the other AWACs and ARPs (Counselors who supervise the AWAC program).
- Other AWAC responsibilities involve evening and lazy day event preparation and participation, mail sorting, dining hall supervision, etc.
- Training: The AWAC group meets with key staff and directors on a daily basis for feedback, discussions of counseling issues, etc.
- Details: AWACs come to camp 2 days early and pay half tuition.
Application TimelineCompleted Applications – due October 31st
Phone Interviews – November 10th-December 10th
Decisions Made – by December 20th
Application Information:Complete Application Materials – Click Here
Information about phone interviews- Please don't be alarmed if you do not hear from us right away. We plan to make decisions regarding AWACs by the start of winter vacation. It will take us some time to schedule all of our interviews and make decisions.
- We understand that people prefer in person interviews, but given the geographically diverse applicants this will not be possible. We will take this into account and do our best to make you each comfortable during the interview.
- Betsy will conduct all of the AWAC interviews. She has been interviewing people for many years and for many different positions. The interview will be fun and informative.
- Take some time before the interview to think about why you want to be an AWAC and what you think you will bring to the role. Then, take a deep breath, and find a quiet and private spot to take the call.
Important information about decisions- These decisions are often very difficult to make and are made by Peter, Meg and Betsy.
- Decisions are made using the same values and analysis that we employ to make our staff hiring decisions. We will look at an applicant's paper application, interview and our knowledge of each individual as a member of the camp community.
- There is, as always, a great deal of interest in a very small program. We will have approximately 7-10 positions to fill for the coming summer and we anticipate a greater number of applications for those positions.
- It is possible that we will not be able to find room for some of you who are qualified for camp and of whom we are fond.
- The hiring process is one that is between Hidden Valley and the potential AWAC. All of our correspondence, including any conversations after decisions are made, will be with applicants only and not with families.
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