Arts & Crafts Program Intern - Camp Juniper Knoll

Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana • East Troy, WI

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Arts & Crafts Program Intern - 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 Program Intern, you will be critical to the success of the summer as you supervise and deliver progressive arts & crafts learning experiences for campers. In this role, you will manage the development, facilitation, and supervision of arts & crafts activities. Work Commitment: Dates: June 9- August 2 Includes staff training beginning June 9 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 Daily 2-hour break Monday-Thursday Staff are required to work Saturday, August 1 and may be asked to work Saturday, July 18 Camp Staff Benefits: This is a paid internship position Pay: $125 a day Included room and board You may be eligible for college credit in some cases, or be able to use camp as an independent study, practicum, or internship experience - ask your advisor or talk to a professor at your school about how the skills you will learn directly relate to your major and will make you a stronger job candidate. First Aid and CPR certification Optional Archery, Lifeguard, and Aquatic Small Craft training available if interested. Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance Program

Requirements

• 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
• Experience teaching or facilitating art and/or crafting programs for children
• Demonstrated creative ability in a variety of art techniques
• Must be 19+ years old and possess a high school diploma or GED
• 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

• Oversee craft area, including prepping supplies for use and facilitating craft activities; ensure arts and crafts activities are age-appropriate and program-specific, and result in tangible projects for campers to take home
• 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
• Develop, supervise, and deliver facilitation of programs in an assigned specialty area with campers and staff through the use of camper-led 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
• Maintain responsibility for the overall well-being of campers throughout their camp experience
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• This is a paid internship position
• Pay: $125 a day
• Included room and board
• You may be eligible for college credit in some cases, or be able to use camp as an independent study, practicum, or internship experience - ask your advisor or talk to a professor at your school about how the skills you will learn directly relate to your major and will make you a stronger job candidate.
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Optional Archery, Lifeguard, and Aquatic Small Craft training available if interested.
• Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED