Camp Counselor ~ Quaker Haven Camp

Earlham College; Syracuse (IN); On-site; USD 92,250; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$500 stipend

Housing provided

Meals during camp sessions

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

A regional Quaker organization seeks a Camp Counselor to provide mentorship and leadership to youth at Quaker Haven Camp from June 6 to June 11, 2026. The role involves living with campers, guiding daily activities, and ensuring a welcoming environment. Counselors will promote Quaker values and support the emotional and physical well-being of campers. A stipend of $500 plus room and board is provided. Candidates should be comfortable working with children in a communal setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a mentoring role is preferred.
• Willing to engage and learn about Quaker values.
• Ability to contribute to a community living environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct mentorship and leadership for cabin groups.
• Create a safe and inclusive environment for all campers.
• Guide campers through daily activities and camp routines.

Skills

Comfort working with children and youth

Ability to work in a group setting

Respect for Quaker practices

Encouragement of positive behavior

Job description

Camp Counselor (June 6–11): Direct youth mentorship and cabin leadership. $500 stipend + room/board.

Apply at https://forms.gle/oLJDKo78zyJFGTTH6

Location and Term

Location: Quaker Haven Camp, Syracuse, Indiana
Term: June 6-18, 2026
Supervision: Western Yearly Meeting Staff

Organizational Background

Western Yearly Meeting of Friends is a regional Quaker body serving meetings and churches in Indiana and Illinois. Rooted in the Religious Society of Friends, Western Yearly Meeting supports spiritual formation, peace witness, youth leadership, and faithful community life. One of its core ministries is Quaker Haven Camp, a summer camp dedicated to nurturing young people through community living, Quaker spiritual practices, and values of peace, justice, and integrity.

Position Overview

The Camp Counselor is the primary caregiver and leader for a cabin group of campers during the week. Counselors live with their campers, guide them through daily activities, and create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where each child feels seen, respected, and supported. In this role, the counselor is responsible for the overall well‑being of their cabin, including supervision, emotional support, encouragement of positive behavior, and attention to basic health and safety needs. Counselors help campers navigate the rhythms of camp life—meals, activities, worship, rest, and play—while fostering a sense of belonging and shared responsibility within the group.

Beyond supervision, the Camp Counselor plays a key role in shaping the camp’s learning and community experience. Counselors model Quaker values such as peace, integrity, simplicity, equality, and care for one another, and help campers practice these values in everyday interactions. They support campers in resolving conflicts in constructive ways, encourage cooperation and empathy, and help children grow in independence and confidence. Through attentive presence, thoughtful guidance, and joyful participation, counselors help make each camper’s week at Quaker Haven a meaningful experience of community, growth, and care.

Compensation & Support

• $500 Stipend and housing provided.
• Meals provided while camp is in session.
• Mentorship and structured learning opportunities throughout the week

Qualifications

• Comfort working with children and youth in a group setting
• Willingness to learn and participate respectfully in Quaker practices
• Ability to live and work in a communal camp environment
• No prior Quaker experience required

Subject to criminal background check.