Camp Puh'Tok is a 60-acre residential camp located in Monkton, MD that has operated since 1942. It offers day camp programs for ages 5-9 and residential programs for ages 7-16, immersed in Native American culture. As Village Director, the document outlines responsibilities like ensuring camper and staff safety, managing a village of 4 cabins of 7-9 year olds, teaching riflery, evaluating counselors, and assisting wherever needed to ensure the smooth operation of camp programs and community.
2. About Camp Puh’Tok
Located in Monkton, MD
60 Acres of land
Boys and Girls 5-16
Day Camp 5-9
Residential Camp 7- 16
2 or 1 week sessions
Native American Culture
3. History
Found in 1942
Founded by Brigadier Douglas
Eldredge, a salvation army officer
Non-profit organization
Originally camp for boys, owned by the
salvation army
Girls accepted in 1985
Now privately owned, but keeps the
same traditions
4. Mission
Camp Puh‘Tok's Mission is to introduce
new adventures to children where they
learn to be responsible and have fun at
the same time; teach our campers new
skills in order for them to experience the
thrill of accomplishment; provide our
campers with a deeper appreciation and
respect for nature, other individuals, and
for themselves; and to instill the spirit of
Camp Puh‘Tok in our campers.
5. Philosophy
We believe that the adventure of camping
can provide children with a deeper
appreciation of nature, other people, and
themselves. Each day, we seek to expand
this vision through the following foundation:
Be At One With Nature: To comprehend the
universe, we must first study the color of a
sunset or how the spider spins her web.
Nature offers a tool to better understand
the world in which we live. It also serves as
a mirror that reflects our most inner
thoughts.
6. Employment
Positions Available: ~All counselors
Village Directors are CPR and
General Counselors First Aid
Specialty Counselors certified.~
Pool Operator
Lifeguards
Camp Nurse
Bus Driver
Maintenance
7. Full Time Staff
Camp Director, Alexi Grote
Registrar, Claudia Lentz
Facilities Manager, Joe Van Horn
Development Director, Heather Rebstad
9. F.O.P.
Friends Of Puh’Tok
Over 30 years of service
Alumni that give back to camp
Provide service and social activities that
benefit camp
10. Education Program and Troop
1908
Baltimore County Public Schools visit
Camp Puh’tok throughout the year
The participate in grade level programs
which include, Native Americans and the
Environment, maple syrup, and animal
classification
The boy scout troop meets at Camp
Puh’Tok once a week
Organize and plan trips across the
country
11. Rentals
Camp Puh’tok offers the public an
opportunity to rent the camp and its
buildings.
You can rent the cabins, the dining
hall, or the pool. You can rent the camp
itself and camp on the grounds.
Many people rent camp out for their
wedding or for reunions
12.
13. Tipi Wakan
Award
Highest award
10 different areas
Ceremony
Last Friday of each session
Native American dances
Give awards
Mini Wakan
14.
15. Job Description
A Village Director is responsible for
managing the staff and children throughout
the camp programs. They are also
responsible for ensuring the safety and
well-being of both campers and staff
members. They are expected to help with
the overall well-being of camp by assisting
when and where they are needed, helping
to deal with any issues encountered, and
communicating effectively with the
counselors in their village.
16. My Village
Youth Camp
Silvery City (girls) Pioneers (boys)
7-9 years old
4 cabins
17. Other Villages
Stockade, 13-16 year old boys
Bontkirchen, 13-16 year old girls
Tipis, 13-16 year old boys and girls
Indians, 10-12 year old boys
Top Bar, 10-12 year old girls
Day Camp, 5-9 year old boys and girls
18. My Responsibilities
Ensure the safety and well-being of
campers and counselors
Help camp run smoothly
Cabin inspections
Running riflery program
Lacrosse coup
Fill in where needed
Mid-way evaluations of my counselors
19. Lacrosse Coup
Award available after receiving Tipi
Wakan
Specializes in lacrosse skills and
knowledge
Very difficult to earn
20. Riflery
Taught the children in my village safety
and proper shooting of BB guns
Taught other aged children when
needed
21. Cabin Inspections
Ensure cabins were clean and
organized
Could leave for program when cabins
were cleaned to my approval
23. Various Responsibilities
Organizing cabin assignments
Assisting counselors with issues of
homesickness or bullying
Keeping counselors informed and keeping
my supervisor informed
Overnights
Handing out awards at Tipi Wakan and Mini
Wakan
Ensure children are signed out at the end
of the session