Cabin Support Counselor 2027 (Partial Summer)

Cub Creek Science Camp; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Laundry included

Campstore credit

Job summary

Cub Creek Science Camp in Rolla, MO offers a hands-on summer program for ages 7–17. Cabin Support Counselors live in a cabin with campers, support daily routines, and help lead activities to create a safe, joyful camp community.

This flexible role suits returning staff or new leaders seeking variety and less admin duties. Starting pay is $750 for 3 weeks, with housing, meals, laundry, and on-site work seven days a week; weekend commitments apply.

Qualifications

• Completed High School in the last school year.
• Desire to positively impact the life of a child and willingness to put campers first.
• Passion for science, animals and childhood development.
• Able to effectively communicate ideas and instructions in a constructive manner.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to learn new concepts and skills.
• Able to work in a team and take direction from others.
• Willingness to adhere to camp’s code of conduct and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to campers on their schedule and activity choices.
• Assist campers at meals and in the cabin to maintain health and hygiene.
• Lead cabin activities, songs, and age-appropriate games.
• Provide emotional and behavioral support as needed using staff guidelines.
• Support or lead instruction of assigned camp activities.
• Ensure the safety of all campers during camp activities.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Constructive communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Cabin Support Counselor 2027 (Partial Summer)

Rolla, United States | Posted on 08/19/2026

With over 300 animals, a high ropes course, archery, crafts, and hands-on science activities, Cub Creek Science Camp is an extraordinary residential summer camp for boys and girls ages 7 to 17. Our mission is to build self-confidence, foster self-discovery, and create lasting friendships in an unforgettable setting.

We are seeking mature, independent, and trustworthy staff members who love nature and animals and are passionate about making a difference in children's lives. Join us for an incredible summer!

Job Description

Be Curious. Be Connected. Be Cub Creek.

As a mentor and role model at Cub Creek Science Camp, you'll gain hands-on experience, build your resume, and connect with a global community of staff and campers who share your passion for animals and nature. With 300+ animals and 100+ activities, our unique take on the traditional sleep-away camp is a place where you can inspire kids, help them build self-confidence, and make lifelong friends. Learn more at https://cubcreeksciencecamp.com/join-our-team/ . Speakwith us about earning internship, work-study, or research project credit for the summer as well!

2027 Sessions

Session 2: June 26 - July 17

Session 3: July 17 - August 7

Cabin Support Counselors

Work cooperatively with fellow Cabin Counselors to provide a healthy, safe and enjoyable camp environment andexperience for all campers. Cabin Support Counselors live in a cabin with up to 14 campers and 3-4 staff, support daily routines, lead or assist activities, and help maintain a positive camp community.

This flexible role is designed for both returning camp alumni who wish to stay involved in a short term and low intensity way and emerging leaders exploring future full-season counselor roles. This position provides meaningful involvement in camp life with additional rest time and fewer administrative duties.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Provideguidance to campers on their schedule, activity choices, and abidingcamp rules
• Assist campers at meal times, and in the cabin to ensure campers aremaintaining health and hygiene practices such as showering, wearingclean clothes and getting appropriate sleep
• Leadcabin activities, songs, and games that are engaging and ageappropriate
• Provideemotional and behavioral support to campers as needed by followingbehavior management techniques as outlined in the staff manual andduring training
• Support or lead instruction of assigned camp activities to campers
• Ensurethe safety of all campers when participating in campactivities

Requirements

• CompletedHigh School in the last school year
• Adesire to positively impact the life of a child and willingness toput the needs of campers first
• Havea passion for science, animals and childhood development
• Ableto effectively communicate ideas, and instructions in a constructivemanner
• Self-motivatedand able to work on tasks and assigned goals with minimalsupervision
• Bewilling to learn new concepts and skills
• Ableto work in a team and both give and take direction fromothers
• Willingnessto adhere to camp’s code of conduct, rules and policies

Startingpay $750 for 3 weeks. Additional $10 credit in campstore for snacks and supplies for each week at camp. Housing, meals, and laundryincluded. Weekend work is required, this position requiresavailability to work on-site 7 days a week for the contractperiod. Three 1-hour breaks provided each day, and 1 scheduled day offeach week.