1. Emily Walden
9 N. Salisbury
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(574)952-7268
ewalden@purdue.edu
Employment Objective
To obtain a full-time position in the camping industry with the management and
planning of residential camps. I would like to apply my prior experience to help
create a safe and positive learning environment for both campers and counselors to
recognize their strengths and have the opportunity to grow.
Experience
Camp Foster YMCA, Spirit Lake, IA
Program Director, Summer 2015
 Created and led youth programs centered on Camp Foster’s five values
(respect, responsibility, caring, honesty, fairness)
 Responsible for the development of 60 college-aged counselors.
 Directed and supervised counselors in program areas
 Assisted Summer Camp director with other scheduling duties.
 Engaging groups in songs, messages and prayers in a ratio of 1:300
Camp Foster YMCA, Spirit Lake, IA
Cabin Counselor, Summers of 2012, 2013, 2014
(Lifeguard certified, Boat Driving Certified)
 Tending to a group of eight to ten campers each week ranging in age from 6-
17 while keeping a sense of community and respect within the group.
 Assist campers while facilitating program areas such as; canoes, low ropes,
archery, dance and other various activates.
 Implement safety guidelines and procedures.
 Support campers through empathizing, tending to their every need and being
an encouraging role model while valuing all five YMCA values; respect,
responsibility, caring honesty and fairness.
Purdue Division of Recreational Sports, West Lafayette, IN
Member Services, January 2012 – present
 Provide patrons with equipment and selling of merchandise while positively
impacting the quality of life of every patron
 Help to create an environment to increase the quality of life on campus by
celebrating differences, optimizing resources and educating always.
Education
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Expected: May 2016
* Bachelors Degree in Educational Studies
* Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, College Mentors For Kids (2012),