Youth Summer Camp Counselor

37 North Expeditions; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

37 North Expeditions, LLC. is seeking enthusiastic and responsible Youth Summer Camp Counselors to lead outdoor adventure camps for children ages 8–12.

Counselors guide campers through hands-on experiences at Osage Park and Crystal Bridges, fostering curiosity, confidence, teamwork, and a love for nature. The role includes supervising activities such as hiking, birding, biking, kayaking, fishing, paddle boarding, and nature games while creating a safe, supportive, and fun environment.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates enjoy working with children and are comfortable outdoors in varying conditions.
• Candidates bring energy, patience, and a sense of adventure to camp each day.
• Ability to support a positive, inclusive, and safe camp environment.

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

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.