Camper Advocate 2027

Cub Creek Science Camp•Rolla, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a mentor and role model at Cub Creek Science Camp, you'll gain hands-on experience, build your resume, and connect with a global community of staff and campers who share your passion for animals and nature. With 300+ animals and 100+ activities, our unique take on the traditional sleep-away camp is a place where you can inspire kids, help them build self-confidence, and make lifelong friends. Speak with us about earning internship, work-study, or research project credit for the summer as well! Staff Training: May 23 - June 5 (2 weeks) Camp: June 6 - Aug 7 (9 weeks) Camper Advocates Work cooperatively with Cabin Counselors and support staff to provide a healthy, safe and enjoyable camp environment and experience for all campers. Camper Advocates are responsible for supporting cabin counselors in the effective behavioral and emotional support of campers.

Requirements

Completed at least 2 years of college education.
Experience working with children and/or teens in a camp or educational setting.
A desire to positively impact the life of a child and a willingness to put the needs of campers first.
Ability to work flexibly, balancing tasks with unexpected camper needs.
Have a passion for science, animals, and childhood development.
Able to effectively communicate ideas, thoughts, and instructions in a constructive manner.
Self-motivated and able to work on tasks and assigned goals with minimal supervision.
Be willing to learn new concepts and skills.
Able to work in a team and both give and take direction from others.
Willingness to adhere to camp’s code of conduct, rules, and policies.

Responsibilities

Support cabin counselors and campers in creating a positive cabin environment.
Communicate with cabin counselors, camp office, and program directors on camper wellbeing and experience.
Communicate with parents in a professional and solution-focused manner regarding camper experiences.
Support camper emotional and behavioral needs with issues such as homesickness, anxiety, or making friends, and refer and report incidents to the appropriate program director.
Conduct weekly camper satisfaction surveys and follow-up with counselors and campers to ensure camper needs are met.
Work with lead instructors, program directors, and others to schedule and facilitate special events including evening activities, early-birds, sneakouts, and night-owls.
Collect camper schedule preferences and assign campers to courses and classes each day.