Counselor and Activity Instructor

Seeds of Peace Camp; Denmark (ME); On-site; USD 2,400 - 3,600; Full time

Job summary

Seeds of Peace Camp in Maine seeks Wyonegonic Cabin Counselors to live with campers in rustic cabins and model positive, outdoor‑focused leadership.

Counselors supervise daily routines, teach in at least two activity areas, and act as in loco parentis, ensuring safety and well‑being while building confidence and friendships. The role requires maturity and a love of guiding children aged 8–15.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years
• Desire and ability to live with and mentor children between the ages of 8-15 years
• Experience with children
• Comfort in the outdoors and rustic living in residential environment
• Ability to teach or assist in two or more program activity areas

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in pre-camp staff orientation training and weekly meetings
• Cabin Counselors live in a rustic cabin (no electricity, no plumbing) with 4-6 campers
• Cabin Counselors supervise & participate in all assigned aspects of the camper’s day including: morning wake-up, cabin clean-up, meals, teaching activities, free time & evening activities
• Serve as in loco parentis adult for campers
• Help campers set goals for activities and in the cabin
• Enforce rules, policies, safety procedures and traditions of the camp with a positive attitude
• Assume responsibility for the health and welfare of the campers entrusted to your charge
• Serve as a strong role model to campers with personal language, appearance and health habits
• Provide a safe environment for campers to feel good about themselves and their accomplishments
• Maintain positive public relations with campers’ parents
• Participate in evening programs in Unit
• Share evening on-duty responsibility when assigned
• Teach and plan for camp activities as assigned
• Responsible for appropriate program area, equipment and necessary documentation
• Keep in mind that additional responsibilities may be added or reassigned as necessary.

Skills

Mentor children

Outdoor living

Teach two areas

Teamwork

Job description

Wyonegonic Cabin Counselors live with campers in lakefront cabins in our beautiful Maine wilderness setting. They contribute to the happiness and confidence of campers as they act as positive role models, supervise, teach and encourage. Counselors also instruct in at least one activity area in our non-competitive camp program. Activities include High Ropes, Low Ropes, Climbing Wall, Sailing, Outdoor Living Skills, Canoe, SUP, Swimming, Archery, Riflery, Windsurfing, Creative Arts, Horseback Riding etc. The teamwork and flexibility of all staff working together are what makes each summer a success. Camp covers the cost of all certifications and training that occurs on property in June prior to the season.

General Responsibilities :

• Actively participate in pre-camp staff orientation training and weekly meetings
• Cabin Counselors live in a rustic cabin (no electricity, no plumbing) with 4-6 campers
• Cabin Counselors supervise & participate in all assigned aspects of the camper’s day including: morning wake-up, cabin clean-up, meals, teaching activities, free time & evening activities.
• Serve as in loco parentis adult for campers
  • Help campers set goals for activities and in the cabin
  • Enforce rules, policies, safety procedures and traditions of the camp with a positive attitude
  • Assume responsibility for the health and welfare of the campers entrusted to your charge
  • Serve as a strong role model to campers with personal language, appearance and health habits
  • Provide a safe environment for campers to feel good about themselves and their accomplishments
  • Maintain positive public relations with campers’ parents
• Participate in evening programs in Unit
• Share evening on-duty responsibility when assigned
• Teach and plan for camp activities as assigned
• Responsible for appropriate program area, equipment and necessary documentation
• Keep in mind that additional responsibilities may be added or reassigned as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum age of 18 years
• Desire and ability to live with and mentor children between the ages of 8-15 years
• Experience with children
• Comfort in the outdoors and rustic living in residential environment
• Ability to teach or assist in two or more program activity areas