Camp Director - Explore Camp

Camp Director – Explore Camp

Cranbrook Institute of Science’s on-site Explore Camps give inquisitive campers the support they need to learn through doing. Campers work together to tackle activities, experiments, and investigations as they explore popular science topics in a unique and safe environment. For more information, please visit our website at 2025 Explore Camps! | Cranbrook Institute of Science

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

This position develops programming, trains camp staff, manages supplies, monitors lunch & recess, facilitates morning check in and afternoon dismissal, responsible for parent communication and oversight of safety and daily experience of campers.

Qualifications Required

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• A Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Education or a related field is preferred.
• 2 years demonstrated experience engaging and managing youth in group activities such as camp, scouts, formal classroom settings, or after school programs. 
• Ability to effectively relate to campers, staff, and parents.
  
  

Preferred: At least 3 years’ experience working with children in a camp/group setting.

Timeframe: Training begins in April-May; some day camp sessions begin in June; full camp season runs Monday through Friday, July 7th to August 1st with the possible opportunity to extend employment through August and beyond. Typically, an 8-hour day between the hours of 7:30am-6pm. Must be able to work the entire length of camp.

Wage: $20.25/hour

Benefits

• Paid training
• Camp/staff t-shirts (and unlimited sunscreen, water, and bug spray)
• Daily lunch provided (weeks of 7/7-8/1)
• Discounts for children/grandchildren
• Resumé builder
• Meet new friends (or talk a friend into applying, too)
• Institute of Science membership (provide at end of camp-some restrictions apply)
  
  

For consideration, please submit a resume.