Day Camp Counselor

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

Job summary

Join an exciting summer camp experience at an established center dedicated to nature and community. As a counselor, you'll engage children in immersive nature adventures, from swimming and hiking to art workshops and cooking. Your role will be vital in creating a safe and enjoyable environment, fostering a love for the outdoors, and building lasting memories. This position not only allows you to share your passion for nature but also helps you develop essential life skills and leadership qualities. If you're ready for an adventure-filled summer, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Counselors should enjoy working outdoors and with children.
• Local candidates preferred for easy transportation.

Responsibilities

• Engage campers in outdoor activities and ensure their safety.
• Plan and lead games, workshops, and immersive experiences.

Skills

Working with children

Outdoor activities facilitation

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Education

High School Diploma

CIT Program Completion

Job description

Friday, January 24, 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 possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and its Agencies are equal opportunity employers, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law.