Employment Contract

Hunter is a 9 year old camper this week. We were at the beach and he told me he wanted to work for camp. I told him he could come back as a staff in 2020. He asked me if I could guarantee it.

I told him I'd draw up a contract and bring it to him.

And so I did.

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

August 13, 2010

Re: Hunter J. M - Employment Status

This contract between Hunter J. M and Camp guarantees employment beginning June 1, 2020.

As per agreement, Mr. M must meet the following conditions to remain eligible:

• Mr. M will continue to do well in school, try his hardest and graduate from high school.
• Mr. M will be kind and helpful to all members of his family.
• Mr. M will be a responsible and productive member of his community (including church, school, neighborhood and anywhere else he spends time).

If the above conditions are met, Mr. M will be hired by Camp.

I agree to the conditions of this contract:

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Hunter J. M Date

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Executive Director- Camp Date

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Witness Date

The contract was on camp letterhead and very official looking. I had him sign 2 copies- one for him (which I put in an official file folder and let him take home) and one for me. His counselor signed it as the witness.

In our dining hall, we have a "staff hall of fame" wall. Program Director S made a giant grid of 2x2 squares. The years we have been at camp, she painted with the tee shirt logo and bright colors and then filled in the staff names. The ones for the next 20 years or so are blank except for the year in the middle. I let Hunter sign his name on the 2020 square.

My ultimate dream would be to be at camp long enough to see kids move from the youngest group of campers, all the way through to staff. It's a long shot that Hunter will continue coming to camp, but how cool would it be if he ends up as a staff and sees his 9 year old signature on the wall? I plan on letting many more kids sign contracts and sign the wall. Eventually one of them will end up as a staff member.