LINX Camps Embraces Cultural Exchange in a Day Camp Setting

Wellesley, MA – MAY 17, 2017 – To hire a culturally diverse camp staff for summer 2017, LINX Camps of Wellesley has partnered with Camp America to hire 59 international young professionals from 6 countries. Additionally, LINX hired 19 students from Spelman College and Morehouse College, both HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) in Atlanta, GA. These partnerships will add cultural diversity to LINX Camps’ programs, led by experts in science, art, technology, engineering, dance, theater, sports and more.

“We’re excited that our campers will benefit from a unified camp experience, rich in cultural diversity. We continue to create the greatest camp experience for all our camp families, and we look forward to making 2017 our best summer ever,” said Joe Kahn, Owner and Founder of LINX.

“As a camping professional/consultant, I have had the privilege of visiting and partnering with hundreds of camps across the US and I am very confident in saying that LINX summer camps are offering some of the most innovative and creative programs I have ever seen! It’s been a pleasure to match our international staff’s skills to their programs,” said Sam Roberts, National Field Representative for Camp America. “We are truly honored to partner with them to provide the world’s best staff to their program.”

LINX’s ability to house international and out of state counselors provides day campers a culturally diverse experience normally only found at overnight camps. Roberts said that international staff has traditionally always been a very exclusive experience for only residential camps.

Through Camp America, the biggest international summer camp staff provider, LINX had access to over 8,000 prequalified and fully vetted candidates worldwide who were looking to work in the camping industry.

Starting in June, International staff will arrive from Australia, New Zealand, England, Scotland, Ireland, and Poland. Counselors hired within the US are coming from IL, CA, TX, AL, GA, VA, NJ, and NY. Both international and out of state camp staff will reside at Regis’ dormitories in Weston. Regis’ college campus is the new home of many of LINX’s STEAM Camps.

Parents will receive the same high level of commitment from LINX in providing an emotionally safe environment led by counselors who are experts in their fields. “We hire champions, people who are dedicated and committed to putting children first every day. Everyone goes through an interview process one on one with me; I only hire people I would trust to work with my own children. Our families trust us to hire the best people to take care of their children, and whether they are signed up for junior, STEAM, sports, leadership, or performing arts, kids feel confident to challenge themselves and have fun,” said Josh Schiering, LINX Camps Vice President. “These young professionals have the skill set they need to manage and lead our campers.”

Serving Metro West, LINX is now in its eleventh year of operation with over forty premier camps. The main office is located at 141 Linden Street in Wellesley, MA. For more information about camps and classes at LINX, visit http://www.linx-usa.com or call 781-235-3210.

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