2026 Summer Camp - Camp Counselor

Salvation Army Careers•Loon Lake, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Live with the campers day and night, provide day to day supervision of, care for, and leadership of a group of up to 12 campers assigned to your cabin. Aid in a camper’s spiritual, physical, social, and emotional development through various activities, supervision during free times, participation in daily programs, planning and implementing cabin activities, leading cabin devotionals, and helping with hikes, large group games, swimming, and campfires. Must have a personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and have a passion for working with children ages 7-12.

Requirements

High School Graduate, some college preferred but not mandatory
Self-motivation, good communication, and people skills
Experience working with children preferred
Possess good leadership skills
Possess good verbal and written communication skills
Be able to pass a child safety background check
Be detail oriented and well organized
Must be knowledgeable in the areas of children/personnel safety, planning, problem solving, and crisis intervention
Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
Grasp, push, pull objects, and reach overhead
Operate telephone and computer
Lift up to 25 lbs.
Understand verbal and written information
Sweep, clean and perform other janitorial tasks as needed

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred but not mandatory
Experience working with children preferred

Responsibilities

Live in an assigned cabin with up to 12 children and provide leadership/supervision
Provide leadership and guidance to campers on participation in the total camp program.
Promote the best possible camping program for the children.
Plan and conduct daily group devotions with campers
Provide close supervision of camper health and safety
Maintain a quiet and organized table during mealtimes. Encourage communication and reinforce good eating habits and proper nutrition.
Ensure that campers maintain a high standard of personal and living quarters cleanliness
Assist Program Leaders in teaching elective classes
Participate in worship services, evening programs, campfires, carnivals, hikes, cookouts, and other program activities
Encourage the campers to actively participate in spiritually oriented activities
Promote a joyous and comfortable Christian experience as through personal witness
Encourage, not pressure the campers to find a personal relationship with Christ
Be sensitive to expected differences in religious and social upbringing
Participate in retreats, as needed and scheduled
Exhibit effective Christ-like conduct and service as an appropriate example for campers and staff
Give support to the total camping program performing all other duties required to provide a consistently excellent program
Attend and participate in all camp programs as required including, but not limited to evening programs, chapel activities, and staff meetings
Follow all policies and procedures
Maintain cleanliness and order in your person and living quarters
Assist with cleanup of the total camp at the end of teach session and at the conclusion of the summer