Day Camp Counselor

The Associated; Reisterstown (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an exciting summer camp experience where you can inspire children through nature adventures! As a counselor, you'll engage campers in activities that connect them to the natural world, ensuring a safe and enriching environment. This role involves leading outdoor activities, supervising games, and fostering a sense of community among campers. With opportunities for growth and development, including specialized training in unique educational techniques, you'll play a vital role in creating memorable experiences. If you're passionate about nature and working with kids, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Enjoy working with children and spending time in nature.
• Responsible and able to create a safe space for campers.

Responsibilities

• Engaging campers in nature-related activities.
• Planning and leading camp activities and ensuring safety.

Skills

Working with children

Supervision

Outdoor activities

Teamwork

Education

CIT Program completion for Junior Counselors

18+ years old for Senior Counselor

16-18 years old for Junior Counselor

Job description

Sunday, January 26, 2025

When kids play outside, they grow to love and learn from the Earth.

Through immersive nature adventures – swimming in the creek, exploring meadows, hiking in the forest, working the rich soil on our farm – Adamah Adventure Camp is the place to be this summer!

An amazing crew of talented farmers, wilderness experts, and fun-loving educators facilitate hands-on activities and immersive nature experiences. Campers explore the forest and the farm, swim, creek-walk, build fires, climb, share stories, sing songs, play games, and seek adventure while creating a community.

See our job openings and apply to be part of an amazing Summer Camp providing an amazing experience!

Summer Camp 2025 Job Descriptions:

Qualifications:

• Day Camp counselors should be local (within ~40 mins) to Pearlstone Retreat Center and have consistent transportation either directly to camp, or to one of the Day Camp bus stops.
• All applicants should be responsible and enjoy working with children and spending time in nature.

Day Camp Senior Counselor (18-21+ years old):

• Engaging campers in activities that introduce them to the natural world.
• Creating a safe space – physically and emotionally – for campers through proper supervision.
• Planning and leading outdoor camp activities alone or with co-counselor(s) and specialists.
• Supervising and participating in games, pool and creek activities, art workshops, cooking, and song sessions.
• Helping with an immersive and meaningful Shabbat experience.
• Setting up, breaking down, cleaning, and putting away all materials used.
• Pay: $600/week ($650/week for returners)

Day Camp Junior Counselor (16-18 years old, rising 11-12 grade):

*Younger counselors may become junior counselors if they have successfully completed the CIT Program*

• Engaging campers in activities that introduce them to the natural world.
• Creating a safe space – physically and emotionally – for campers through proper supervision.
• Supervising and participating in games, pool and creek activities, art workshops, cooking, and song sessions.
• Helping with an immersive and meaningful Shabbat experience.
• Setting up, breaking down, cleaning, and putting away all materials used.
• Pay: $300/week ($400/week for returners)

Day Camp Counselor-In-Training (14-16 years old, rising 9-10 grade):

*Counselors who successfully complete the CIT Program will be eligible to become Junior Counselors the next summer*

• Engaging campers in activities that introduce them to the natural world.
• Creating a safe space – physically and emotionally – for campers through proper supervision.
• Supervising and participating in games, pool and creek activities, art workshops, cooking, and song sessions.
• Helping with an immersive and meaningful Shabbat experience.
• Setting up, breaking down, cleaning, and putting away all materials used.
• Learning how to thrive in a professional setting while enjoying a positive, upbeat, adventurous camp environment.
• Building character, developing important life skills, learning to work on a team, resolving conflict and holding responsibility.
• Training in unique Adamah Earth-based Jewish education techniques and connecting deeply to nature.
• Pay: $250-300 stipend for successful completion of the CIT Program

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by Management. All requirements are subject to