Pine Tree Camps - Summer 2027, Day Camp Counselor

Lynn University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Pine Tree Camps at Lynn University is seeking camp counselors to supervise and guide groups of campers in a safe, engaging environment in Boca Raton, FL. You will lead activities, enforce health and safety rules, and help campers build skills and friendships during the summer program.

The role requires caring for children, strong responsibility, and availability for all 9 weeks plus training. This is a seasonal, on-site position with daily campers' activities and supervision.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience caring for children.
• Must be available for all 9 weeks of camp plus a week of training.
• Work Monday to Friday, 35–40 hours a week.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of campers (15–21) with a co-counselor.
• Lead and participate in camp activities.
• Interpret health and safety regulations for the group.
• Recognize opportunities for problem-solving within the group.
• Create opportunities for camper-staff interaction and success.
• Set a positive example ( cleanliness, punctuality, teamwork ).
• Report concerns to a coordinator.
• Follow camp rules on smoking, alcohol, and drugs.

Skills

Childcare experience

Counselor experience

18+ years old

9-week availability

Job description

Summary

Pine Tree Camps at Lynn University is an American Camp Association accredited day and overnight camp in Boca Raton, Florida. Pine Tree Camps promotes growth and fun in an environment that's fully committed to the latest standards in health and safety. Pine Tree Camps offers a variety of programs for campers ages 5 to 14 ranging from traditional skill-building camps to sports camps, overnight camps, and camp counselor training programs. Pine Tree Camps provides unmatched personal attention that cultivates a strong sense of personal achievement in every camper. Our campers have fun, make friends, taste independence, and enjoy traditional camp games and activities while making friendships that last a lifetime.

Job Description

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Supervise a group of 15 - 21 campers, with a co-counselor.
• Lead and participate in camp activities.
• Interpret safety and health regulations to his/her group such as emergency procedures to guide his/her campers in participation in group, unit, and camp-wide activities.
• Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem-solving in the group.
• Develop opportunities for interaction between campers and staff.
• Provide opportunities for the group so that each camper experiences success.
• Set a good example for campers and others, including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing clean-up and chores, sportsmanship, and table manners.
• Report any concerns or issues to a coordinator.
• Follow camp rules and regulations pertaining to smoking, use of alcoholic beverages, and use of drugs.

Minimum qualifications

• Candidates must be at least 18 years old.
• Have experience caring for children.
• Must be available for all 9 weeks of camp plus a week of camp training; 5/24/27 – 7/30/27.
• Work Monday to Friday, 35 – 40 hours a week

Accreditation and equal opportunity

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