5th Grade Camp Committee Member

Sylvania; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 700 - 800; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania seeks a 5th Grade Camp Committee Representative to help plan and run a memorable outdoor education camp for the graduating 5th-grade class. You will work with the camp director and school staff to manage logistics, design activities, and ensure prep work stays on schedule.

Responsibilities include attending planning sessions, coordinating itineraries and housing, designing workshops, managing gear and budget, and communicating deadlines to teachers and parents.

Qualifications

• Organizational excellence in tracking multiple moving parts and timelines.
• Ability to shift between big-picture planning and details.
• Willingness to take ownership, meet deadlines and troubleshoot on the fly.
• Strong teamwork and communication to build consensus with parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Attend regular planning sessions, increasing frequency as camp approaches.
• Collaborate on camp itineraries, bus schedules, group rotations, housing or cabin assignments.
• Help design, organize, and run daytime workshops and evening events.
• Source and organize gear, craft supplies, and materials within budget.
• Keep teachers, administration, and parents updated on deadlines and packing requirements.

Skills

Organizational Excellence

Dual Focus

Strong Work Ethic

Collaborative Mindset

Job description

Position Title: 5th Grade Camp Committee Representative

Term: September – May

Time Commitment: Variable (Monthly meetings Sep–Jan; Bi-weekly/Weekly Feb–May)

Camp Dates: May 19-21st

Pay: $750 (This includes the pay to attend camp.)

Position Openings: 2 at middle level; one at high school level

Role Overview

The 5th Grade Camp Committee Representative plays a key role in planning, organizing, and executing a memorable outdoor education camp experience for the graduating 5th-grade class. Working alongside the camp director and school staff, you will manage logistics, design student activities, and ensure all prep work stays on schedule. Committee members are required to attend 5th Grade Camp.

Key Responsibilities

• Meeting Participation: Attend regular planning sessions, transitioning from monthly meetings in the fall to weekly check-ins as camp approaches.
• Logistics & Scheduling: Collaborate on camp itineraries, bus schedules, group rotations, and housing or cabin assignments.
• Activity Coordination: Help design, organize, and facilitate daytime educational workshops and evening camp events (e.g., campfires, talent shows, team-building games).
• Supply & Budget Management: Source, purchase, and organize required gear, craft supplies, and event materials within the designated budget.
• Communication: Assist in keeping teachers, administration, and 5th-grade parents updated on key deadlines, permission slips, and packing requirements.

Qualifications & Desired Skills

• Organizational Excellence: Ability to track multiple moving parts, manage inventory, and keep timelines on schedule.
• Dual Focus: Comfortable toggling between big-picture planning (theme, overall schedule) and fine details (supply lists).
• Strong Work Ethic: Willingness to take ownership of tasks, meet tight deadlines, and troubleshoot on the fly.
• Collaborative Mindset: Effective communication and teamwork skills to build consensus among parents and staff.