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Summer Student Helpers and Counselors

For Summer Program alumni students who are 14 or older, two Student Camp Counselor (SCC) positions per program or camp are available. Additionally, two Student Summer Helper (SSH) positions are available also and students must be alumni and 12+ years old. Both SCC and SSH must be available for a training day prior to the summer camp in which they want to help. Additionally, SCC & SSH and their parents will need to fill out and sign this contract.

Being a SCC or SSH at OMF is an exciting opportunity to continue to learn about animals and the environment while developing leadership abilities

As a SCC or SSH, the number one thing to remember is that the safety of children and animals is always our highest priority. Students are expected to behave responsibly and show respect to people and animals at all times.

Student Camp Counselors duties include assisting the teachers in classroom management, developing and implementing curriculum and activities, teaching riding lessons, mentoring Student Summer Helpers and other duties as assigned. Counselors are also required to prepare and make oral presentations at the end of each week.

Student Summer Helpers duties include assisting with educational activities, farm chores, and management of other children. Helpers are also required to prepare and make oral presentations at the end of each week.


Please read the following statements with your parents, then sign and return this contract to Stephanie Rickert, Executive Director, Old McDonald's Farm, Inc., P. O. Box 326, Corbett, OR 97019. We must have this contract with the original signature so please mail along with the student's permission slip and camp payment. Call 503/695-3316 or email omf@oldmcdonaldsfarm.org with questions.

SSC/SSH Contract (PDF)

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