Adventure Course Facilitator - Camp Butternut Springs

Valparaiso, IN

Seasonal

2026 Summer Camp

Entry Level

Adventure Course Facilitator - Camp Butternut Springs 

Looking for a job that makes a difference? Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana outdoor program staff today! Camp Butternut Springs 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 camp Adventure Course Facilitator, you will supervise and guide campers and counselors through progressive teambuilding, low challenge course activities, and high adventure course activities (climbing wall, zipline, high ropes) on the Albert C. Hanna Adventure Course.

Work Commitment:

Dates: June 1-August 2

Includes staff training
Camp is closed June 19 and July 4-6; these days are unpaid
Staff have the opportunity to begin work as early as March 23, 2026 and end as late as October to assist with weekend adventure course programming for user groups

Typical Weekly Schedule: 11:00 a.m. Sunday-7:00 p.m. Friday

Daily 2-hour break Monday-Thursday
Staff who choose to commute rather than live on-site typically work 40 hours a week, between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.; actual daily shifts vary and will be determined in conversation with the Camp Director.
Staff are required to work Saturday, August 1; Saturday work opportunities are also available on July 11 and July 25
March-May and August-October work will typically take place Friday evenings-Sunday afternoon

Camp Staff Benefits:

Pay: $115 per day ($105 per day if commuting)
Included room and board for staff 18+ living on-site
Adventure Course training
First Aid and CPR certifications

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

Must be 18+ years old as of June 1, 2026, and possess a high school diploma or GED

Prior experience or an interest in facilitating teambuilding activities, low ropes course programs with a focus on teamwork, trust, and cooperation, belaying, rock climbing, and high ropes course programs
Current ropes course instructor certification or ability to complete adventure course facilitator training at our facility

Must attend, participate in and successfully demonstrate required skills during pre-season mandatory adventure course facilitator training in March.
Willingness to live and work 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

Responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out low and high ropes activities.

Teach and monitor proper use of climbing tower and ropes course elements and equipment.

Follow standard rules applicable to ropes course. Ensure all campers and staff learn and understand all ropes course safety rules.

Assist in conducting daily check of climbing tower and ropes course equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good condition.

Assist in maintaining records of equipment in the Ropes Course Equipment Log daily, indicating any repairs, and retiring equipment promptly.

Assist in the management of the physical operation of all ropes courses and related equipment.

Assist with set up of ropes course prior to and during staff training as needed.

Other duties as assigned

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Adventure Course Facilitator - Camp Butternut Springs

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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!

Adventure Course Facilitator - Camp Butternut Springs

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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!