Ava Gurfein

Supervised and mentored a group of 14-year-old girls, fostering a fun, supportive, and inclusive camp environment. Led group activities, organized games, encouraged teamwork, and helped campers build friendships and independence. Served as a positive role model by providing guidance, resolving conflicts, and supporting campers’ social and emotional well-being. Strengthened leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills while creating a memorable and meaningful camp experience.

Helped support children in a safe, caring, and welcoming environment. Assisted with daily activities, organized games and recreational activities, and spent time engaging with the children through conversation and play. Helped create a positive atmosphere by providing companionship, encouragement, and emotional support while developing patience, responsibility, and communication skills.

Founded and led a weekly youth program at a congregation, creating a welcoming and engaging environment for children to connect, learn, and build friendships. Planned and organized activities, games, and educational experiences while encouraging participation, teamwork, and community involvement. Took initiative in developing the program from the ground up, coordinating weekly sessions, and serving as a positive role model for younger children.

Supervised and mentored a group of 12-year-old girls, creating a fun, safe, and supportive camp environment. Planned and led daily activities, organized games, encouraged teamwork, and helped campers build friendships and confidence. Provided guidance and emotional support, resolved conflicts when needed, and ensured the well-being of all campers. Developed strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills while creating a positive and memorable camp experience.

Responsible for ensuring the safety of swimmers by actively monitoring pool areas, enforcing safety rules, and responding quickly to emergencies. Maintained a safe and clean swimming environment, provided assistance when needed, and used CPR and first aid training when necessary. Developed strong communication and leadership skills while ensuring the well-being of all swimmers.