ATTENTION: Camp STAR Applicants

Camp STAR, A Summer Treatment Program (STP) for children with ADHD:

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) in partnership with JCYS North Shore Day Camp is recruiting recreational and educational counselors for summer 2009. Camp STAR is Chicago-land's only evidence-based therapeutic program designed to help children learn to manage behavioral, emotional, social, and learning issues.

Camp STAR is a 7-week therapeutic day camp for children ages 6-12.
Children will be in groups of 12 with 6 counselors per group. While leading children though team sports, skills drills, swimming, Academic Learning Center, computer games, and arts and crafts each day, counselors are constantly monitoring behaviors though a point system and positive reinforcement.

Camp STAR gives upper level undergraduates and graduate students the opportunity to:
-Earn graduate school and work recommendations -Receive extensive training in behavior modification and social
skills training
-Participate in daily supervision with clinical psychologists -Gain clinical experience with children with Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder, oppositional disorders, aggression, learning
issues and the social challenges associated with high-functioning
Autism/Asperger's syndrome

We are seeking applicants with:
-A strong academic background particularly in psychology or education -Experience and interest in working with children -Sports knowledge (basketball, softball, soccer, swimming) & the
ability to demonstrate skills
-Outgoing, positive attitude and enthusiasm

The camp runs from June 14th-July 30st at Wayne Thomas School, Highland Park, IL. Counselors are required to attend two weeks of training starting June 1st. Counselors will typically work from 8:00AM-6:30PM on weekdays and may be needed to supervise children once a week from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. Counselors will receive a stipend for their participation.

Please contact Danielle Raubuck for more information or an application at draubuck@psych.uic.edu

Danielle L. Raubuck
Visiting Coordinator of Clinical and Research Programs Program Director of Camp STAR www.jcys.org/campstar University of Illinois at Chicago Institute for Juvenile Research
312.996.4331
draubuck@psych.uic.edu