LOCATION
Robindel is situated in a secluded cove on Lake Winnipesaukee in the White Mountain Region of New Hampshire. We are about 2 hours north of Boston and about 1.5 hours from the Maine coast. Our “brother camp” (Winaukee) is one mile away. Another boys camp is 2 miles away. There are many opportunities to socialize and enjoy this popular tourist area.

HISTORY
Many of our buildings were part of a small adult resort called Robinson’s Lodge that prospered in the 1940’s. Camp Robindel’s first season was in 1951. Prior to the summer of 1977, the present directors, Ann and Nat Greenfield, purchased Robindel and have remained the sole owners and directors.

PHILOSOPHY
The teaching of skills within a structured program with choices and healthy competition; learning how to live closely with others while sharing space and being considerate and respectful to one another.

CAMPERS
We have 270 campers primarily from the East coast (Providence/Boston area, Metropolitan New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Southern Florida). Campers are 7 to 15 years of age and divided into 3 units: Junior - 7 to 10; Inter - 11 to 12; and Senior - 12 1/2 to 15. Most campers come from Jewish homes. We are a non-sectarian, privately run organization and encourage families & staff of all religions to consider Robindel. Most staff are not Jewish.

STAFF
Mature specialists (all counselors work in a specific department); many are from outstanding universities in the USA and the teaching profession and some from Great Britain, Australia & New Zealand. Most support staff are from Eastern Europe.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Cabin responsibilities include living in a separate room within the cabin with 5 other counselors, eating meals with your campers, supervising and helping them clean up after breakfast, attending flag raising, supervising rest hour and bed time, and patrol duty in the bunk after taps 3 evenings each week. Half the staff is on duty every evening and is required to help organize, participate and supervise cabin, group and all-camp activities. During the daily activity periods, counselors instruct in their specialty and help coach inter-camp teams. All staff is on the Blue or White team all summer and a counselor captain, co-captain and apache leaders lead each team. Counselors supervise Blue and White activities on Sunday, participate in the counselor apache relay, play in their own Blue and White games Sunday evenings and participate in the Blue and White sing at the end of the summer.

TIME OFF
All cabin counselors have an activity period off during the day & 3 evenings off per week starting at 6 PM. There is a flexible 1:30 AM curfew. Counselors have 6 days off during the summer (includes 1 during orientation) including at least one optional double day off. One may leave at 6 PM the day before a day off if off duty that evening. Staff may go to church on Sunday mornings. Staff is welcome to use available camp facilities (not horses) and equipment when off duty. Special times are set aside for staff to water ski. There is a staff laundry. Staff cars may be used for a day or night off at a nominal charge. Our 15 passenger vans and other camp vehicles are frequently available for nights off. All drivers must be 21.

REMUNERATION
Salaries are based on qualifications and experience. Most transportation expenses are paid including an allowance for hotel accommodations in route and for baggage shipment when necessary. There is no charge for room, board and our in-camp laundry. In accordance with American Camping Association standards, we do not permit tippingor gratuities of any kind. Some staff may be given the opportunity to earn additional money by working pre and/or post season.

ACTIVITIES
swimming, water skiing, sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking, theater arts (at least 4 productions), dance/aerobics/yoga, cheerleading, arts & crafts, ceramics/pottery, nature, gymnastics, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, softball, volleyball, field hockey instruction, tennis, golf (including professional instruction & opportunities to play on local courses), ropes (challenge course - high & low), track & field, English riding and overnight tripping.

CAMP FACILITIES
75 acres with 1550 foot shore line including a 700 foot natural sand beach; extensive facilities for land & water sports & the arts; all cabins have electricity, showers & seperate living areas for staff.

TRANSPORTATION TO CAMP
All staff bringing cars will be expected to help transport counselors. When all of the transportation forms are returned, we will assign passengers based on geographic location and desired time of departure.

Please refer to our staff forms for detailed transportation instructions.

ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION
The two program/staff coordinators have been with us since 1992 and before and are responsible for planning the weekly activity schedule and for overseeing the staff who implement the program. Twelve department heads supervise and organize their department and staff. Six group leaders are in charge of as many as 48 campers and their respective cabin counselors.

DIRECTORS
Ann Greenfield is a mother & an educator who taught in public & private schools. She worked beyond a Master’s Degree in education & was a camper & counselor for many years. She was the president of Golden Slipper Women, a Philadelphia philanthropic camping organization. Nat Greenfield is a non-practicing attorney. He spent 18 consecutive summers (14 in Maine) as a camper & counselor. Ann & Nat combine to fill the role of head counselor. Ann is involved with all campers on a daily basis & is there to nurture & support them. Nat oversees the management of the staff & program.