Looking for Camp Counselors
The camp offers Summer Volunteer Opportunities for College Students and High School Students entering their Junior & Senior Year in the Fall of 2012.
On-line applications are now available. Click here
What is TANOSHII Fun Camp?
2012 will be the fifth year for the youth camp sponsored by the South Bay JACL and the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (JCI). The mission of the TANOSHII Fun Camp is to "Promote the Legacy of the Japanese American Culture and Heritage to our Youth". The camp will take place from July 16 to July 20, 2012 at the:
Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (JCI)
2nd Floor
1964 W. 162nd Street
Gardena, CA 90247
What are the Requirements to be a Camp Counselors’?
- College students or high school student entering his or her junior or senior year in the fall of 2012
- Camp Counselor should have knowledge/experience with Japanese American culture and heritage.
- Upon acceptance of your application, interviews will be scheduled.
What are the Camp Counselors’ Responsibilities?
- Camp Counselors must be willing to work with elementary aged students and help promote the legacy of the Japanese American culture and heritage.
- Camp Counselors will be assisting in the presentation, preparation and execution of activities.
- Counselors will supervise, as well as, serve as mentors and role models for the campers.
What are the hours?
- All Camp Counselors must attend 10 hours of training 2 weeks prior to the start of camp.
Dates and time of training to be determined. - During the week of camp, you must arrive by 8:00 AM and leave no earlier than 4:00 PM
What if I have additional questions?
If you have any questions about the camp inquire at the JCI Office or
contact the TANOSHII Camp Director:
Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (JCI)
1964 W. 162nd Street
Gardena, CA 90247
Phone: (310) 324-6611
Ray Shibata
TANOSHII Camp Director
email: tanoshiifuncamp@gmail.com