Camp Activities Counselor

Reports To: Director of Extended Year Services | SSD Coordinator

Start Date: June 22, 2026 (training nights on June 16th, 17th, and 18th)

About Buckingham Browne & Nichols:

Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Buckingham Browne & Nichols is a day school that engages students in grades Pre-K through 12 in a rich and invigorating educational experience of the highest quality. The school excels at helping students discover their unique talents and passions and develop those strengths to the fullest. The curriculum is challenging, forward-thinking, innovative, and flexible, designed to help qualified students, from a range of backgrounds and with a wide spectrum of talents and interests, reach new levels of accomplishment. Co-curricular opportunities in athletics, the arts, community service, and other areas add important dimensions to students’ learning. Students learn on three age and developmentally-appropriate campuses. At every grade, BB&N takes full advantage of the range of opportunities its locations afford.

BB&N is committed to becoming an anti-racist institution. This commitment is integral to the mission and vision of the School. BB&N is an academically excellent, diverse, and inclusive community where students develop into lifelong learners who lead with kindness, curiosity, and integrity. We prepare students to be responsible and open-minded as they engage with the world around them. Our school is guided by the core values of:

• Inquiry, in which we promote curiosity and critical thinking to inspire a lifelong love of learning. Integrity, in which we strive to be honest, conscientious, and accountable in our actions, even when no one is watching.

• Belonging, in which we foster a culture of respect, well-being, and connection that values all individuals and empowers them to discover and be their authentic selves, and

• Kindness, in which we strengthen our communities by recognizing our common humanity and treating ourselves and others with respect and compassion.

The vibrancy and vitality we feel in the classrooms, hallways, stages, and playing fields of BB&N derive from the people who are here. At its root are the varied interests and experiences, the different backgrounds, cultures, religions, views, and perspectives that our students and faculty bring to their classes and families bring to myriad activities. Each of us adds to the richness of another’s experience. Working and playing together teaches us lifelong lessons about appreciating, knowing, understanding, and learning from each other.

Summary Description:

BB&N is seeking Summer Camp Activities Counselors for Summer Camp 2026. The Activities Summer Camp Counselor is responsible for creating, planning, and leading a variety of fun, engaging, and age-appropriate activities for campers throughout the summer. The counselor will work closely with other group counselors to ensure a positive, safe, and exciting camp experience for all participants. Responsibilities include leading games, arts and crafts, sports, team-building exercises, and other recreational activities. The Activities Counselor will foster teamwork, encourage participation, and ensure that each camper’s needs are met, all while providing a supportive and inclusive environment. We work hard, have fun, and are positive role models for our campers. Candidates must be dedicated, responsible, and eager to make every day fun at camp.

Our Activities Counselors provide our campers with the opportunity to experience and learn things they may not have before. Activities at Summer@BB&N consist of the following:

Art

Lead art activities with group and individual supervision to encourage creative expression in various mediums.

Kiddie Art

Provide students with creative entertainment that encourages young artists with prompt-based art activities.

Sports

Organize activities that build towards the fundamentals of team sports.

Kiddie Sports

Plan simple sports activities that encourage positive sportsmanship and skill development.

Community Building

Facilitate group activities that encourage community connection.

Team Building

Organize group games that develop confidence and trust within group settings.

Movement

Creating a space for campers to learn numerous ways to move their bodies.

Music

Instruct instrument making through sound exploration and skill building.

Nature Connection

Explore the outdoor environment to develop connections with natural elements through science and art.

Kiddie Hands-On Fun

Plan kid-friendly activities with clear instructions and positive enthusiasm. This role encourages young campers to explore their 5 senses with games and activities.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Camp Counselors are expected to be committed to the following:

• Participate in developing and implementing high-quality educational and recreational opportunities and enjoyable experiences for campers within BB&N’s mission.

• Supervise campers to ensure their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and overall well-being.

• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff. Ensuring the site's cleanliness and adhering to all safety guidelines associated with the camp program.

• Positively representing the camp when interacting with parents or community members. Be a role model to campers and staff in attitude and behavior.

• Assist in maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports, dietary restrictions/allergies, and daily attendance.

• Know and understand all emergency procedures associated with the camp program.

• Provide supervision for campers while campers are transported to and from camp or during scheduled field trips off camp property.

• Contribute to verbal and written evaluations and communication as requested.

• Instruct campers in daily routines and cleanup tasks.

• Work one-on-one with campers.

• Instruct and organize camper projects (arts and crafts, dramatics, etc.).

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements, Skills, and Competencies:

The ideal candidate should have some experience in camp, youth programs, recreation, working with children, or in a related field.

In addition, the candidate:

• Must be 18 years of age

• Must be available for training sessions on the nights of June 16th, 17th, and 18th.

• Education and First AID and CPR certification, preferred.

• Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff.

• Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.

• Ability to observe staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate management techniques.

• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.

• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

Some physical requirements of a general Counselor position could be endurance, including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking, climbing, and stretching; requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment and camp activities; requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs.

Salary: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour

To Apply:

Please visit the Careers at BB&N page to complete your online application. Please upload your Cover Letter and Resume.

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any non-job-related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity; we encourage candidates of color and all diverse candidates to apply.