Shake-A-Leg Miami Mentor Program!

Shake-A-Leg Miami Mentor Program

Summer 2005

Welcome to Shake-A-Leg!

We are thrilled you are interested in being a mentor with us this summer! Our summer promises to be an amazing experience exploring the beauty of Biscayne Bay. Your role as a mentor is a critical one as you will play a major role in changing the lives of our participants this summer. As a mentor you will have the opportunity to work with all types of children with and without disabilities from a variety of backgrounds!

Mentors can apply as:

Counselor Mentor: will assist outdoor educators, counselors or teachers in providing care for children during the daily activities including watersports land-based enrichment and classroom time.

1. Specialist Mentor: will assist a specific watersports or enrichment Recreational Specialist with daily activities pertaining to a specific zone. (ex: kayaking, sailing, dance, art etc.)

Sessions:

The eight week summer program will be divided into (2) four-week sessions.

All mentors will be required to attend (1) entire four week session.

Session 1: June 6 -- July 1st

Session 2: July 5 -- July 29th ( *There is no camp on July 4th holiday)

Camp Hours: 8:30 - 3:30 pm

Selection:

Mentors will be selected according to criteria including:

age: currently enrolled in high school as of June 5, 2005

• completed application- including essay
• experience -- any type of aquatic or enrichment activity experience
• certifications -- certifications in aquatics or enrichment
• interview -- to be conducted after application is reviewed
• Mentor Training -- all mentors will be required to attend a one-day Mentor Training (dates to be announced) prior to their session commencing.
  ** Some positions may require additional training.

LINK to Summer Mentor Application

For more information, please call:

Meredith Bass - Program Director
(305) 858-5550 ext 109
meredith@shakealegmiami.org

Mitzi Johnston - Program Coord.
(305) 858-5550 ext 115
mitzi@shakealegmiami.org

http://ShakeALegMiami.org