Youth Summer Camp Counselor

StartupNWA; Arkansas; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

37 North Expeditions is seeking enthusiastic Youth Summer Camp Counselors to lead outdoor adventure camps for children ages 8–12. Counselors guide campers through activities, foster curiosity, teamwork, and a love for nature, and ensure a safe and fun environment.

Positions are seasonal, with part-time and full-time options available in June and July. Ideal candidates enjoy outdoors, work well with kids, and bring energy, patience, and a sense of adventure to each day.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and responsible; experience with children is a plus.
• Comfortable outdoors in varying conditions; adaptable and patient.
• Ability to supervise activities and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising outdoor activities for campers ages 8–12.
• Teaching basic outdoor skills and encouraging curiosity about nature.
• Supporting a positive, inclusive, and safe camp environment.
• Assisting with equipment organization, activity setup, and camp preparation.
• Helping campers build confidence, teamwork, and respect for the natural world.
• Ensuring safety protocols are followed during all activities.

Job description

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37 North Expeditions is seeking enthusiastic and responsible Youth Summer Camp Counselors to help lead our outdoor adventure camps for children ages 8–12. Counselors will guide campers through hands-on outdoor experiences while fostering curiosity, confidence, teamwork, and a love for nature. Summer camps take place at Osage Park and Crystal Bridges and include a wide variety of engaging activities such as hiking, birding, biking, kayaking, fishing, paddle boarding, and nature-based games. Counselors will help create a safe, supportive, and fun environment where campers can explore new skills and build meaningful connections with the outdoors and each other.

Core Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising outdoor activities for campers ages 8–12
• Teaching basic outdoor skills and encouraging curiosity about nature
• Supporting a positive, inclusive, and safe camp environment
• Assisting with equipment organization, activity setup, and camp preparation
• Helping campers build confidence, teamwork, and respect for the natural world
• Ensuring safety protocols are followed during all activities

Ideal candidates enjoy working with children, are comfortable outdoors in varying conditions, and bring energy, patience, and a sense of adventure to camp each day. Position is seasonal. Part-time and full-time positions available through the months of June and July.