Crossroads
This is a Paid position.
Position: Day Camp Counselor
At Camp Wing Day Camp, our programming helps campers grow through swimming, sports, crafts, performing arts, adventure activities, and more. Becoming a Day Camp team member adds depth and experience for those interested in youth development, education, outdoor recreation, social work, leadership, and many additional career paths. Join us in making a lasting impact on the next generation.
WHO YOU ARE:
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Experience: Background at camp or working with youth
- Passionate about mentoring/leading youth in an outdoor, camp environment
- Have exceptional communication, leadership, and collaboration skills
- Desire to work in a high energy, fast-past environment that will require flexibility, adaptability and creativity
- Visual and auditory abilities are required to identify and respond to environmental hazards during activities
- Endurance is required to maintain full-day outdoor supervision of young people.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Lead and inspire a group of energetic youth (K-9th grade) through exciting daily activities, including arts, sports, adventure, and waterfront fun
- Guide your group alongside a co-counselor, serving as mentors and role models while fostering a supportive and fun environment
- Collaborate with supervisory staff to add creative twists and fresh ideas to make each day more dynamic and engaging for campers
- Partner with supervisory staff to address and manage camper behavior with care, helping campers grow, learn, and navigate challenges
- Collaborate with the Camp Wing Leadership Team to maintain a vibrant, organized environment—overseeing spaces, supporting camper experiences, and ensuring smooth transitions during arrivals, departures, and activities
- Attend Staff Training prior to camp starting
DETAILS:
- Start Date: June 22 | End Date: August 21
- Location: Camp Wing Day Camp (Duxbury, MA)
- Pay: $500 per week. Eligible for certification incentives.