Recreation Internship - Green Chimneys

When partnering with families, Green Chimneys uses a team approach

Student Benefits from Team Approach

April 17, 2019

Recreation Internship

A one-of-a-kind experience in a culturally diverse recreation program designed to address issues such as socialization, anger management, self-esteem and emotional expression. The Recreation Intern follows a progressive training plan and is supervised by the director of recreation. Interns have the opportunity to develop their skills through hands-on work with children in the Green Chimneys therapeutic day school and residential treatment program.

Recreation Intern: Recreation Management, Creative Arts Therapy, Mental Health Counseling

Recreation interns are expected to help facilitate recreational activities, assist recreation staff with after-school programs, evening groups, off ground trips, and special events, and maintain documentation of assessments, evaluations, and treatment of recreational services offered to residents and day students.

Interns participate in Green Chimneys staff training, which covers all aspects of our adventure programming as well as certification in First Aid/CPR and TCI. Supervision is provided weekly by a licensed creative arts therapist.

Housing may be possible based on availability; however, housing is not available in the summer months.

Qualifications

Interest in working with children who have emotional and behavioral needs

College junior or at least 21 years of age

Commitment of at least three months or length of time determined by school placement

Experience working with children is helpful but not essential

Willingness to participate in new situations and an interest in active learning

Bo Peep

Bo Peep arrived at just 3 months old from a local lamb and mutton farm that felt her slower growth would prevent her from keeping up with the rest of the flock. She was also in need of veterinary care for infections in both eyes and an upper respiratory infection. Bo received the care and love she needed and is now strong and healthy but remains a bit smaller than her peers. She loves following around her human friends and while she is housed with two goat kids she still prefers people, knocking staff with her front hoof if their attention veers even a minute.