WISP Camp Aide – Four Locations in Allegheny County

Posted on January 17, 2019

WISP provides children with autism spectrum disorders ages 5-14 an opportunity to enjoy an inclusive summer camp setting with their typically developing peers. A Camp Aide for WISP will gain a valuable experience working with children with special needs. WISP runs for eight weeks, mid-June through early August, Monday through Friday. Camp dates and times can vary slightly based on location.

All Camp days are mandatory – all sites closed on July 4, 2019

Sewickley YMCA, Upper St. Clair, and East Suburban YMCA Camps run June 17 – August 9, 2019

Chatham University Camp runs June 17 – July 26, 2019

Mandatory Training Dates: June 12 & 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Education Center in Sewickley, PA

Locations: Sewickley, PA, Monroeville, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, and Upper St. Clair, PA

Sewickley YMCA | 625 Blackburn Road, Sewickley, PA 15143

East Suburban YMCA | 2200 Rt. 286, Pittsburgh, PA 15239

Chatham University | Woodland Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Eisenhower Elementary School | 100 Warwick Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15241

Summer Camp Aide Job Responsibilities:

Supervision and safety of children throughout the day
Implementation of camp treatment plan goals
Ability and desire to interact effectively with children with special needs as well as typically developing children
Requires active play with children, including swimming
Collaboration and cooperation with regular camp staff and specialized camp counselors
Maintain therapeutic records and completion of daily data progress notes
Support the development of the participant’s social skills
Encourage the participant to join in all camp activities
Communicate with the Camp Site Supervisor, other WISP Camp Aides, and other camp staff

Summer Camp Aide Job Requirements:

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