Summer Camp Counselor - Camp Juniper Knoll
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 Juniper Knoll overnight camp is a place where energetic and passionate staff come together to provide a safe and positive learning environment for campers 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 and live on site in a camper unit.
Work Commitment:
Dates: June 9-August 2
Includes staff training
Camp is closed June 19 and July 4-6; these days are unpaid
Weekly Schedule: 11:00 a.m. Sunday-7:00 p.m. Friday
Camp Staff Benefits:
Pay: $115 per day
Included room and board
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, 2026
Willingness to work and 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, 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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