Summer Camp Counselor- Camp Greene Wood

Summer Camp Counselor- Camp Greene Wood   Looking for a summer job that makes a difference?

Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana 2026 camp staff today!

Our Camp Greene Wood day camp is a place where energetic and passionate staff come together to provide a safe and positive learning environment for girls ages 5-17.   As a Summer Camp Counselor, you will be critical to the summer's success as the primary caregiver and program facilitator for campers.

In this role, you will supervise and guide campers through progressive learning experiences.  Work Commitment :

• Dates : June 4 - August 1, 2026 Includes staff training and in-service day  Camp is closed June 19, 2026 and July 3-5, 2026; these days are unpaid  Weekly Schedule : 7 : 30 a.m. - 4 : 30 p.m., Monday-Friday  Saturday and Sundays off  Staff training week hours 7 : 00 a.m.- 5 : 00 p.m.  Special Overnight Week June 29 – July 1, 2026  Includes 2-hour break on Tuesday Camp Staff Benefits :   Pay :  $105 per day  First Aid and CPR certification  Optional Archery, Lifeguard, and Aquatic Small Craft training available if interested.   Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance Program  Qualifications :   Loves to interact with children and has prior experience working with children of various ages  Enjoys spending time outdoors and has prior experience working in an outdoor setting  High school graduate or GED  18 years of age or older by June 14, 2026   Willingness to work and, at times, live in an indoor and outdoor camp setting, which includes working irregular hours with limited or simple equipment, rustic facilities, wildlife and insects; limited technology while at camp, and daily exposure to sun, rain, and other weather conditions  Responsibilities :   Provide fun, positive and active leadership to campers  Help build a supportive environment where campers can grow, make new friends, and try new things  Role model problem-solving, collaboration, and initiative to campers and other staff  Supervise and participate in all aspects of activities and experience with campers through the use of girl planning and Girl Scout program guidelines  Provide quality outdoor programs that may include arts and crafts, nature study, theater, traditional and non-traditional sports, water activities, off-site trips, and much more  Oversee campers during group activities, meals, and transitions to and from scheduled events  Assist in the care of camp equipment and in maintaining a clean camp environment  Maintain responsibility for the overall well-being of campers throughout their camp experience  Other duties as assigned  Apply today to join our summer camp team!
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