Dylan Helms
Watsonville,CA
Summary
I've worked in a summer camp setting for eight years as a volunteer and then as a Camp leader for my summer camp. From there I took on the position of a senior leader that managed a staff of leaders and operated a pod of campers during the 2019/2020 covid pandemic. From there I joined the Ymca as A Youth Program Specialist, where I found out more about camp and a secondary way of how summer camps work.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Program Specialist
YMCA Camp Campbell
Boulder Creek, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Partnered with businesses, schools and nonprofits to expand youth program outreach and impact.
- Coordinated logistics for meals, transportation and program delivery.
- Observed staff and volunteers to verify compliance with educational, safety and interpersonal guidelines.
- Built recruitment and retention plans to maintain full roster of program participants.
- Spearheaded job training and early employment programs for teenagers.
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of residents in Camp facility.
Camp Counselor
City Of Capitola
Capitola, CA
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Taught campers outdoor-focused skills such as kayaking and rappelling to increase campers' self-reliance and confidence.
- Developed age-appropriate arts and crafts activities to encourage campers' artistic skills development and creative expression.
- Followed established emergency procedures to enable best possible resolution of incidents.
Education
Early Childhood Education
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CAHigh School Diploma -
Santa Cruz High School
Santa Cruz, CA05.2018
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Relationship Building
- Case Management
- Childcare Support
- Youth Programming
- Behavior Support
Timeline
Youth Program Specialist
YMCA Camp Campbell
08.2021 - Current
Camp Counselor
City Of Capitola
01.2021 - 08.2022
Early Childhood Education
Cabrillo College
High School Diploma -
Santa Cruz High School