Summer Camp Counselor- Camp Greene Wood

Woodridge, IL

Seasonal

Student (High School)

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 2025 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 Unit 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 2-June 13, June 23-July 26; optional work available June 16-20 and July 28-August 1

Includes staff training and in-service day

Camp is closed June 19 and July 4; 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 30 – July 2

Daily 2-hour break Monday-Wednesday

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 9

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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We are currently hiring for summer camp! The season for summer camp staff starts at the end of May to the beginning of August.

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Summer Camp Counselor- Camp Greene Wood

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We are currently hiring for summer camp! The season for summer camp staff starts at the end of May to the beginning of August.

Want to know more about working summer camp? Please click here for more information. Do you have the skills we are looking for? Check out our open opportunities and apply!

Summer Camp Counselor- Camp Greene Wood

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Want to know more about working summer camp? Please click here for more information.

Do you have the skills we are looking for? Check out our open opportunities and apply!