Organization:Fiver Children’s Foundation- Camp Fiver

Location:Poolville, NY

Dates of Employment:June 14, 2026 – August 21, 2026

Compensation:$475/week (room and board available)

About Fiver Childrens Foundation

Fiver is not a typical after school program or summer camp. We take a slow and steady approach to building relationships and developing social, emotional and life skills that lead to positive decision-making and outcomes for youth. We are committed to ensuring that all Fiver spaces, communications and interactions are: Inclusive, Warm, Youth-Centered, Honest, and Intentional. Through our one-of-a-kind ten-year commitment, Fiver provides experiences that challenge and builds relationships that nurture so that youth from marginalized communities in New York can create their own positive futures.

Job Description

The Weaving Specialist will oversee all aspects of the weaving program at Fivers residential summer camp. They will have the opportunity to inspire and guide groups of 10-12 participants in the art of weaving. From facilitating hands-on weaving classes to maintaining looms and assisting campers in completing their projects, the Weaving Specialist plays a vital role in fostering creativity and skill development in a supportive camp environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate weaving classes to groups of 10-12 participants at a time. Instructing and guiding participants in both basic and advanced weaving techniques.
• Foster a creative and supportive environment where campers can explore their artistic talents and develop new skills.
• Maintain a well-equipped weaving studio with a range of materials and tools, facilitating a dynamic learning environment for campers to explore and create.
• Proficiency in warping and maintaining looms, ensuring they are in optimal working conditions for each class.
• Uphold camp safety protocols and guidelines related to weaving and general supervision, ensuring the well-being of campers at all times.
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor to campers, promoting teamwork, creativity, and a passion for weaving
• Provide personalized assistance to campers, aiding them in completing their weaving project from start to finish.
• Develop alternative weaving projects for campers when they are not actively weaving on looms.

Qualifications

• Previous experience weaving
• Experience teaching weaving preferred
• Passion for working with youth

During their experience at Camp Fiver, the Weaving Specialist will gain many transferable skills such as leadership, effective communication, time management, strategic thinking, behavior management and youth development best practices.

Fiver offers a $100 referral bonus in the first paycheck for every counselor/staff member that you refer, is hired, & arrives at camp for staff training.

Located in beautiful Upstate New York, Camp Fiver is a four-hour trip from New York City and is 45 minutes southeast of Syracuse. Camp Fivers 129-acre property includes a lake, a river, woodlands, a learning center, dining hall, horse barn and more. Counselors live at Camp Fiver for all 4, 12-day sessions (off days will be discussed thoroughly during staff training) including one and a half weeks of training prior to camp.

Click Here to Apply for Camp Fiver 2026!

The Fiver Childrens Foundation believes that historically marginalized communities must be centered in the work that we do, and are actively taking steps to make sure our processes and practices promote equity for all, including people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We encourage applications from people with these identities or members of other marginalized groups.