Summer Camp Counselor- Camp Greene Wood

Girl Scouts Of Greater Chicago And Northwest Indiana; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Summer Camp Counselor at Camp Greene Wood, where you will provide a safe and positive learning environment for girls aged 5-17. This role involves supervising campers, facilitating activities, and ensuring their well-being in a fun outdoor setting. The position offers a structured schedule with weekends off and opportunities for training in First Aid and CPR.

Benefits

Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance Program

First Aid and CPR certification

Optional Archery, Lifeguard, and Aquatic Small Craft training

Qualifications

• Loves to interact with children and has prior experience working with children.
• Enjoys spending time outdoors and has prior experience in an outdoor setting.
• 18 years of age or older by June 9.

Responsibilities

• Provide fun, positive and active leadership to campers.
• Supervise and participate in all aspects of activities.
• Maintain responsibility for the overall well-being of campers.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

High school graduate or GED

Job description

Summer Camp Counselor- Camp Greene Wood

Looking for a summer job that makes a difference? Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana 2025 camp staff today! Our Camp Greene Wood day camp is a place where energetic and passionate staff come together to provide a safe and positive learning environment for girls ages 5-17.

As a Unit Counselor, you will be critical to the summer's success as the primary caregiver and program facilitator for campers. In this role, you will supervise and guide campers through progressive learning experiences.

Work Commitment:

Dates: June 2-June 13, June 23-July 26; optional work available June 16-20 and July 28-August 1

• Includes staff training and in-service day

• Camp is closed June 19 and July 4; these days are unpaid

Weekly Schedule: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

• Saturday and Sundays off

• Staff training week hours 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Special Overnight Week June 30 – July 2

• Daily 2-hour break Monday-Wednesday

Camp Staff Benefits:

• Pay:$105 per day

• First Aid and CPR certification

• Optional Archery, Lifeguard, and Aquatic Small Craft training available if interested.

• Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications:

• Loves to interact with children and has prior experience working with children of various ages

• Enjoys spending time outdoors and has prior experience working in an outdoor setting

• High school graduate or GED

• 18 years of age or older by June 9

• Willingness to work and, at times, live in an indoor and outdoor camp setting, which includes working irregular hours with limited or simple equipment, rustic facilities, wildlife and insects; limited technology while at camp, and daily exposure to sun, rain, and other weather conditions

Responsibilities:

• Provide fun, positive and active leadership to campers

• Help build a supportive environment where campers can grow, make new friends, and try new things

• Role model problem-solving, collaboration, and initiative to campers and other staff

• Supervise and participate in all aspects of activities and experience with campers through the use of girl planning and Girl Scout program guidelines

• Provide quality outdoor programs that may include arts and crafts, nature study, theater, traditional and non-traditional sports, water activities, off-site trips, and much more

• Oversee campers during group activities, meals, and transitions to and from scheduled events

• Assist in the care of camp equipment and in maintaining a clean camp environment

• Maintain responsibility for the overall well-being of campers throughout their camp experience

• Other duties as assigned

Apply today to join our summer camp team!