Summer Camp Counselors, Specialists, Supervisors

Horizon Day Camp, a free day camp for children with cancer and their siblings, located in Baltimore County, is hiring counselors and other summer staff positions. As a proud member of the Sunrise Association, a non-profit agency, our mission is to bring back the joys of childhood to children with cancer and their siblings.

We are seeking dedicated, motivated, energetic, and empathetic staff members for our seven-week summer season. We are overseen by a medical director and have on-site registered nurses and a fully equipped Wellness Center. Entering our tenth camp season, we provide memorable experiences for kids who otherwise may never get to attend camp. Every day counts for these children and our goal is to create a fun, interactive, and engaged camp setting, all amid a safe, inclusive environment. Daily activities include music, arts and crafts, sports, swimming, nature activities, S.T.E.M. and more.

Staff camp dates are 06/11/25 - 08/07/25. These dates include an orientation and development training week before the camp begins.

Below are brief descriptions of the positions available at Horizon Day Camp- Baltimore.

Counselor- Counselors are assigned to individual units and spend the duration of their day with that unit for the summer.

Specialist- Specialists run individual program areas and are exposed to every age group in camp each week. Specialist positions include Sports, Art, Music, Dance, Science, Drama, Photography, Creative Writing, and more. If you are talented or experienced in a particular area, we may even create a specialty area around your talent, so let us know!

Supervisor “Unit Head”- Unit Heads are responsible for overseeing an entire camper unit. They are responsible for the day-to-day administration of the unit, handling camper behavioral issues, managing staff, communicating with parents, and more. Unit heads report directly to the camp director and assistant director and are required to attend morning and afternoon meetings.

Logistics - Logistics help oversee all of the camp facilities and assists with various camp tasks, such as setting up and breaking down activities and storing and distributing lunch and snacks.

Transportation Coordinator- The Transportation Coordinator oversees all busing to and from Horizon Day Camp. The Transportation Coordinator is responsible for routing buses, daily transportation changes, interaction with parents, and supervising bus counselors. The Transportation Coordinator reports directly to the director.

Registered Nurses- Nurses are responsible for the care and medical supervision of Horizon campers. Full and Part time, flexible schedule available.

Horizon also needs...

Lifeguards- We have a special need for one or more counselors to become lifeguard certified (certification paid for by Horizon). Lifeguards receive an extra stipend.

Bus Counselors- These counselors will ride the buses each day to and from the designated destinations for pickup and drop-offs. These counselors must be in attendance every day. Once at the campgrounds they will be assigned as a general or one-one counselor. Bus counselors receive an added stipend.

Pre-/Post-Camp Counselors- Pre-camp staff members oversee campers who arrive early to camp. Post- camp staff members oversee campers who stay late at camp. Pre-camp and post-camp counselors receive an additional stipend.

Job Requirements:

• Team player
• Uplifting, positive attitude
• Good communication/relationship and leadership skills
• Adaptability
• Ability to resolve conflicts
• Ability to motivate campers and peers
• Sensitivity toward the population served
• Creativity
• Experience with children
• At least 16 years of age
• Must be available for the full program
• Readiness to have fun and contribute toward a special summer camp experience for all participants - changing lives for the better for all involved
• References, criminal background check, current medical physical, up to date/current immunizations with record, and Covid immunization required.
• Teachers, high school and college students with an interest in pediatric oncology, children’s health, child life or social work are encouraged to apply.

To apply, please go directly to Horizondaycamp.org, "For Staff, "Staff Application."

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $1,000.00 - $2,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,000 - $2,000