Looking for a summer job that makes a difference? Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana 2023 camp staff today! Our Camp Palos day camp is a place where energetic and passionate staff come together to provide a safe and positive learning environment for girls ages 5-17.

As a Camp Counselor, you will be critical to the success of the summer as the primary caregiver and program facilitator for campers. In this role you will supervise and guide campers through progressive learning experiences. As a staff member, you will:

• Collaborate with fellow camp staff to deliver a program designed to build girls of courage, confidence, and character
• Problem-solve to encourage camper growth and prioritize safety and wellbeing
• Exercise excellent leadership through role modelling positive behaviors, responsibility, initiative, and good sportsmanship
• Express your creativity developing innovative and fun ways to engage an audience of two to 200
• Make a positive difference in hundreds of lives and have fun at summer camp while you do it!

Work Commitment:

• The Camp Palos summer season runs from June 2, 2023, through August 5, 2023, including staff training. Camp will not be in session July 3, 2023, through July 6, 2023; this time is unpaid.
• Day camp staff typically work from 7:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday with an extended day on Thursday until 9:00 p.m. every week.

Camp Staff Benefits:

• This is a paid summer camp position.
• Pay range: $520 per week; dependent on qualifications and experience.
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Optional Archery, Lifeguard, and Small Craft training available if interested.
• Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance Program

Camp Counselor Qualifications:

• Loves to interact with children and has prior experience working with children of various ages
• Enjoys spending time outdoors and has prior experience working in an outdoor setting
• High school graduate or equivalent
• 17 years of age or older by June 12, 2023
• Willingness to work and, at times, live in an indoor and outdoor camp setting, which includes working irregular hours with limited or simple equipment, rustic facilities, wildlife and insects; limited technology while at camp, and daily exposure to sun, rain, and other weather conditions

Camp Counselor Responsibilities:

• Provide fun, positive, and active leadership to campers
• Help build a supportive environment where campers can grow, make new friends, and try new things
• Role model problem-solving, collaboration, and initiative to campers and other staff
• Supervise and participate in all aspects of activities and experience with campers through the use of camper planning and Girl Scout program guidelines
• Provide quality outdoor programs that may include arts and crafts, nature study, theater, traditional and non-traditional sports, water activities, off-site trips, and much, much more
• Oversee campers during group activities, meals, and transitions to and from scheduled events
• Assist in the care of camp equipment and in maintaining a clean camp environment
• Maintain responsibility for the overall well-being of campers throughout their camp experience
• Other duties as assigned

Apply today to join our summer camp team! (Your future self will thank you!)

Please do not feel discouraged by the following application questions as they are used to determine training programs for staff.

GSGCNWI embraces the unique perspectives that you obtain in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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