What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Summer Camp Counselor position at Camp W?
Are you looking for a meaningful, creative, and fun position working outside this summer? Camp W is seeking experienced, passionate, and knowledgable staff for their day camp program.
This position can be residential with room and board included, or non-residential if you live locally and prefer to commute. Your main objective for this role is to provide a safe environment while supervising and managing the well-being of a group of up to 12 children you are placed in charge of. Counselors are dedicated to making sure camp is an amazing experience for every camper.
Hours: 8:45 AM – 4:45 PM
- Must be able to be outside for 80-90%of the day with the ability to work outdoors and lead activities.
Some Camp Activities Include:
- Wood Carving
- Ecology lessons
- Wilderness skills
- Fire building (techniques for fire starting with available resources)
- Foraging and organic gardening practices
- Animal tracking
- Learning about native plants and animals
- Building wilderness survival shelters
- Field Games
- Hiking
- Rock climbing
- Archery
- Arts and Crafts
- Group games and learning (fostering friendships and connection)
- Teaching autonomy/independence through freedom of choice
- Swimming
If you love working with children, please apply with your resume, and a brief message describing why you think you’d be an ideal candidate for this position with Camp W.
Start Date: June 15th 2025
End Date: August 10th 2025
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $1,600.00 per month
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Experience with Children: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,600
