STAFF FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Where is Camp Molly? Camp Molly Molasses is located in Bradley, Maine on Chemo Pond, approximately 15 miles from the Bangor Y. Campers and staff meet at the Bangor Y on Hammond Street and ride buses to and from camp each day. What is the typical enrollment? Camp Molly provides programming for approximately 140 campers each week. Over eight weeks, we see over 400 individual campers. We serve campers ages 5 to 12 years old and both boys and girls. Many of our campers return year after year, and many follow big brothers and sisters to Camp Molly! What does an average Camp Molly day look like for a counselor versus a program director? Counselors are assigned to camper groups so a counselor would be with the same group of children for the entire camp day. Program directors see all the camper groups throughout the day/week. Counselors and program directors take turns supervising on the camper buses to and from camp. Upon arrival, counselors take their camper group to their designated area to unpack, apply sunscreen, bug spray, get ready for announcements, etc. Program directors go to their areas (waterfront, ropes course, etc.) and prepare for the day. Everyone has to be present for morning announcements. Then, camper groups rotate through activities. (Each group has a schedule to follow.) So, program directors stay at their program area and facilitate the activities for your groups. Counselors rotate activity to activity with the campers. Both counselors and program directors work the same amount of hours. They just have different job responsibilities. Most program directors are also specialized in their skills (ie. Art, sports, swim, etc) & may require special certification. What are the camp facilities like? Camp Molly provides a beautiful setting complete with 1,200 feet of shoreline, forest lands, a ball field, high & low ropes course, and lots of indoor classroom space for those rainy days. Besides the main lodge, which houses our Great Room, kitchen, offices, bathrooms, and 3 large classrooms; we also have a large art cabin and large bathhouse. What are the shifts & what does a typical work week look like? Counselors and program directors work Monday through Friday, full time. The earliest shift begins at 6:30am and the latest goes until 6:00pm. Three weeks of the summer are sleepover weeks, so staff will be required to work at least of the sleepovers (Thursday evenings to Friday mornings). What is the dress code? At Camp Molly staff are expected to participate and interact with the campers. In order to do this, we must be appropriately dressed for the job. Most staff are required to wear sneakers, or other sturdy shoes. Waterfront staff may wear flip-flops. All staff are required to wear Camp Molly t-shirts on Mondays and Fridays. Basically, we are role models so shorts/skirts must be appropriate length, and shirts should not be too revealing. Also, female staff are required to wear one piece bathing suits. Feel free to ask questions now or during training week. What about time off and breaks? Is there a place for staff to get away? There is a staff break room where most staff store their belongings during the day. There is also a refrigerator, microwave, couches, chairs, etc. Staff get a one hour break each day. Days off must be requested ahead of time. Also, because the camp season is only eight weeks, we typically do not allow entire weeks off, especially for seasonal staff. We talk more about this at training. Feel free to ask questions now or during training week. What do we do when it rains? We continue experiencing, enjoying, laughing, learning, growing, building friendships, practicing new skills, and making every moment an adventure! Luckily we have many indoor spaces and utilize those classrooms and cabins if the weather is stormy or rainy! Is it possible to earn internship credits at Camp Molly Molasses? Some colleges/universities do allow students to fulfill internships at Camp Molly. If you are interested, please speak with your advisor & then contact us. We would be more than happy to help! How are the campers divided into groups? Campers are assigned to their camp groups appropriately according to age and developmental level. Most campers stay with the same camp group and counselors for the remainder of the summer they attend camp. So, for instance, if you have a camper in your unit week 1, they will likely remain in your unit for week 2, 3, and so on. We believe this strengthens the counselor camper relationship. Therefore, as counselors you develop a good understanding of what your campers enjoy, including their goals, challenges, and how to give each child, or young adult, the individualized attention he or she needs! We have seven camper groups at Camp Molly including Eagles, Bobcats, Coyotes, Cougars, Hawks, Moose, and Black Bears. What kinds of job opportunities are available for 2010 and how do I apply? Follow this link to redirect you to our job opportunities page. What do alumni staff love about the Camp Molly experience? "I love watching the children grow in their abilities throughout the summer.  We do so many activities that help them develop their personalities, as they mature into young adults!"                      --Cyndi, Art Director, Summer 2008 "The best part of camp was the overnights, because we had more time to spend with the children individually and learn about what they enjoy doing at camp."                      --Brittany, Coyote Counselor, Summer 2008 "I like camp because the kids get a chance to be outside all day long, and be active, which is something that I like to do to!"                     --Christopher, Waterfront Director, Summer 2008 "I love that everyday at Camp Molly holds something new and different.  Even though we are essentially doing the same activities, there is always a little twist, which brings excitement into everyone's days!"                      --Erin, Director, Summer 2008 & 2009