Looking for a summer where you make a real difference? As a Camp Counselor at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center, you’ll help campers build confidence, independence, and unforgettable memories — all while spending your days outdoors. Nestled on 170 beautifully wooded acres along Lake Bloomington in Hudson, IL, Timber Pointe Outdoor Center is a one-of-a-kind outdoor recreation and summer camp experience operated by Easterseals Central Illinois. As the premier accessible outdoor center in Illinois, Timber Pointe offers specialized, inclusive, and adaptive lodging, programming, and activities designed to empower campers of all abilities — from traditional day and overnight camps to weekend retreats and partner group experiences. At Timber Pointe, everyone gets to explore, learn, and grow. Campers enjoy classic summer adventures like zip-lining, horseback riding, boating, archery, arts & crafts, fishing, target sports, and more, with adaptive supports that ensure everyone feels included and capable. What truly sets Timber Pointe apart is its mission: to provide a safe, joyful, and empowering environment where individuals with disabilities or life-altering illnesses — as well as campers of all abilities — can build independence, confidence, meaningful connections, and lifelong memories. Working at Timber Pointe isn’t just employment — it’s an experience that transforms you. Make a real impact - You’ll create meaningful moments and positive change in the lives of campers who look forward to camp as a place of joy, empowerment, and friendships. Your role matters — whether you’re helping a camper try something new, cheering them on, or simply being a friendly face they trust. Be part of a community - Camp becomes a family. You’ll build deep connections with fellow staff and campers alike — creating memories that go far beyond summertime. Many past staff describe their experience as life-changing — full of personal growth, laughter, and shared adventure. Grow personally and professionally - This is a place to challenge yourself, learn new skills, and grow your confidence. You’ll receive training in adaptive recreation and activity facilitation, build leadership and teamwork skills, and gain invaluable experience working with diverse populations. Adventure every day - From campfires to waterfront activities, from high ropes and giant swings to quiet moments in nature — your workday will be filled with energy, fun, and outdoor exploration. A place that matters - If you’re passionate about helping others, love the outdoors, and want a summer that pushes you, inspires you, and connects you to something bigger than yourself — Timber Pointe is the place to be. Counselors set the tone for how great a camper’s experience will be as they accompany, encourage, and support them throughout camp adventures with enthusiasm and unconditional love. Counselors will be assigned 1-4 campers, depending on their individual needs, and will be by their campers’ sides, guiding them throughout their day, providing direct care, and utilizing strategies to promote positive behaviors and choices. They foster the development of life skills, independence, confidence, and a love of the outdoors as they encourage campers to create meaningful friendships and try new things. Counselors further the mission of Timber Pointe Outdoor Center by nurturing a culture of safety and inclusion, maintaining a physically and emotionally supportive environment for campers and other team members. Counselors will be cross trained in activity areas, including canoeing, archery, fishing, arts and crafts, nature, and more! Counselors will adapt and modify activities based on individual camper needs so that everything is accessible for each and every participant, making them feel 100% included and 100% empowered. Counselors will spend the majority of camp weeks working overnight camp sessions, which include sessions of our own Timber Pointe campers as well as sessions of partner camps with mission-adjacent organizations. All counselors will work at least one week of day camp (will be assigned on a rotational basis). Staff members are required to live on-site during the season but may leave during off-times. Meals will be provided throughout each camp session (we are inclusive and accommodating of any dietary restrictions), and a refrigerator/microwave will be available for use. Cabins are climate-controlled, and laundry facilities are available on-site. In addition, camp staff may use watercrafts (canoes, kayaks, etc.) and the pool during off-times if there is no programming running and all camp policies regarding the use of these areas are followed. The employment dates for Camp Counselors run from May 28, 2026 - July 17, 2026. Counselors are required to attend mandatory training prior to camp season: All Staff/CIT Development held on May 28, 2026 - June 5, 2026 (break day June 2). The campers begin their Camp Season on June 7, 2026. Counselors must begin on the training start date listed above and be available for the entirety of the dates listed. If there is a prior commitment (wedding, family gathering, etc.) outside of the Staff Development training week, please state during your interview, and we will try our best to accommodate. Counselors will receive at least one day off per week and additional times off specific to which program they are supporting that week (TPOC Day Camp, Partner Camp, TPOC Overnight Camp). There is an option to extend the contract to work any or all of the following weeks: July 19, 2026 – July 24, 2026: Camp MDA for children with muscular dystrophy July 26, 2026 – July 31, 2026: Camp Horizon for adults with physical disabilities August 2, 2026 – August 7, 2026: Family Camps + Special Recreation Association partner camp These weeks are primarily partner camps that do not utilize our counselors. Therefore, counselors can “opt-in” to extend their contract to work these weeks (dependent on bed capacity and number of staff needed). During these weeks, Counselors may serve in an activities capacity, assist in the kitchen, or help with other duties as assigned. Counselors will be paid a rate of $450/week. Returning Counselors will receive increased compensation, dependent on the number of previous summers on staff, as recognition of their valuable experience and contributions. Prior to applying to Timber Pointe Outdoor Center’s 2026 Summer Team, please be prepared to commit to providing the safest camp environment possible. As a camp that serves immunocompromised populations, 2026 Summer Team members will be expected to practice intentional communicable illness (COVID-19, etc.) safety throughout the entirety of their summer agreement. Staff will be tested if they exhibit symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or if there is any known exposure within the camp community, and additional testing protocols may be implemented as needed. Masks may be required during periods of exposure, outbreak, or high community transmission levels, and they may also be required during close-contact tasks such as providing personal care to campers. While vaccination is not currently required, it continues to be highly recommended for all staff.