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Responsible for daily site & group supervision and lesson plan and activity implementation. Maintains a high level of camper awareness at all times, and ensures safety protocols are implemented. Communicates directly and effectively with: other counselors, instructors, supervisors and parents. Shows enthusiasm for guiding youth through outdoor adventures, nature-based art and hands-on science. Opportunities to further develop hands-on experience working in outdoor education.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Work closely with and oversee Junior Counselors to execute daily camp activities and tasks.
• Lead and teach activities such as: physical games, camp songs, nature based activities, camp arts and crafts, fishing, orienteering, and more.
• Supervise and organize campers throughout the camp day.
• Complete morning prep and end of day responsibilities.
• Teach the established lessons with enthusiasm, creativity, and professionalism.
• Work under the supervision of the on-site Camp Director.
• Communicate to the Camp Director any camper behavioral concerns in a timely manner.
• Participate in daily briefings and communicate any issues that negatively impact the campers experience or program quality.

Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrates high-energy and passion for the outdoors.

• Experience as a Camp Counselor, Counselor-In-Training (CIT) or other camp leadership role preferred.

• Experience working with children (ages 6-13 preferred) in an outdoor setting.

• Kind, friendly, and patient demeanor.

• Excellent communicator.

• 18+ years of age (21+ preferred)

• Certified in First Aid and CPR, or willing to certify prior to June 24, 2024.

• WFA (Wilderness First Aid) (preferred)

• Can provide their own transportation and local housing.

• Can commit to the full 7 weeks of camp (6/24 - 8/16), there is no camp the week of July 1-5, in addition to multiple training dates in June.

• • Monday - 7:30am to 4:30pm
  • Tuesday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (schedule subject to change)