Program Director- Camp Greene Wood

Job Description

Job Description

Program Director- 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 camp’s Program Director, you will be critical to the success of the summer supporting the leadership team, staff, and campers with exceptional program development, role modeling, and problem solving.

Work Commitment :

Dates : June 2 - August 1, 2026

Includes leadership training, staff training, and in-service day

Camp is closed June 19, 2026 and July 3-5, 2026; these days are unpaid

Weekly Schedule : 7 : 00 a.m. – 5 : 00 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 :  $130 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

Two or more years of experience facilitating and supervising youth program

Must be 21+ years old, as of June 14, 2026, and possess a high school diploma or GED; candidates that are 23+ with a valid driver’s license are preferred

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

Be an active member of the leadership team to provide cohesive teamwork & leadership opportunities, develop open communication, encourage positive peer relationships, and deliver support

Assist the camp director in the planning, organization, and implementation of camp activities

Assist in the supervision, monitoring, and participate in all aspects of camp

Ensure that weekly program schedules are prepared and delivered at camp that use a camper-led planning process, meet program expectations as stated by the camp program guide and camp director, and develop progressive camper skills

Leads scheduling and delivery of weekly programs as well as provides support to staff before and during program delivery

Develop, supervise, and deliver facilitation of programs in an assigned specialty area with campers and staff through the use of camper planning and Girl Scout program guidelines

Oversee campers and staff during group activities, meals, and transitions to and from scheduled events

Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures

Assist with management and care of program supplies and spaces, including specialty equipment

Assist in the care of camp equipment and in maintaining a clean camp environment

Other duties as assigned

Apply today to join our summer camp team!

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