What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Counselor - Elementary School Education Summer Internship position at Camp Taconic?
Camp Taconic, a 7-week overnight camp in Western Massachusetts is looking for General Counselors for Summer 2025. Taconic is a traditional, coed camp with over 500 campers and 300 staff members.
This is a great opportunity for education majors to gain experience and make an impact on the development of young people. At Taconic, our program is dedicated to providing a fun and empowering summer experience for campers age 7-12 so they can return to the classroom in September with more confidence.
Responsibilities:
- Live with a group of campers and co-counselors and help to tend to their day-to-day needs
- Help campers increase their confidence in a variety of activities
- Assist with team building and problem solving in the bunk
- Join in on fun activities like rock-climbing, arts and crafts, walking puppies, and tubing on the lake
We provide room and board, a competitive salary, travel reimbursement, and opportunities for career development. This position can also be offered as an internship for current college students.