Camp Counselor: Internship

Compensation

$320 - $400 / Weekly

Position duration

May 22, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Position summary

• Camp Counselors are the heart and soul of mentorship, caregiving, and supervision of campers while at Camp Erdman.
• Broadly speaking the responsibilities include, but are not limited to, looking after the safety and well-being of up to 14 kids, ensuring camper safety, and running activities for campers throughout the week.
• This position will require you to lead a variety of activities and programs as set out in the Camp Erdman program schedule.
• The Camp Counselor will fill the roles of friend, mentor and role model for all campers.
• This job requires constant 24 hour supervision of campers beginning at Sunday afternoon check - in through Friday afternoon check-out.
• The Camp Counselor must have a thorough understanding of the YMCA’s mission and goals, and a desire to work with children between the ages of 5 and 17.
• Leadership skills, enthusiasm, patience, a sense of humor and self-control are all essential.
• Person must have the ability to provide fun and innovative programs to youth.
• These programs will be a combination of directed programs in the areas of arts & crafts, aquatics, sports, team building, hiking, and self-directed programs such as group games, campfires, camp out and other activities.

Essential functions

Child Development

• Be a role model for & develop positive meaningful relationships with youth.
• Provide children with the opportunities to make new friends and learn new activities.
• Be concerned with camper development & growth.
• Be aware of health and safety concerns.
• Recognize and respond to opportunities for the group so that each individual experiences success.
• Ensure that each and every camper is included in the group.
• Ensure that Camp Erdman is a positive and memorable experience instilling a strong desire to return in every camper.
• Ensure that children are always supervised.
• Attend staff trainings and meetings.

Programming

• Provide innovative and fun programming for your group of campers including leading skill tracks and supporting program staff during cabin times.
• Operate your program within the Camp Erdman schedule.
• Use good judgment when leading activities.
• Foster a sense of ownership in programs and facilities.
• Other duties as required that pertain to the operation of a summer camp.
• Leading a group of children on an overnight tent camping experience

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications
• Two years of college education preferred
• Prior summer camp experience preferred
• Prior experience leading peers preferred
• Lifeguard Certification preferred
• Ropes Certification preferred
• Bus Driver Certification preferred
• Must be a College student
• Experience working with children
• CPR/AED and First Aid required
• TB test required
• Ability to be physically active all day