Design & Style Lead Camp Counselor

DEAN Adventure Camps • Lawrenceville, NJ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At DEAN Adventure Camps, we create life-changing opportunities for young people to discover their passions, explore endless possibilities, achieve meaningful goals, and navigate thrilling adventures—all while developing character and skills that last a lifetime. Guided by our core values of Compassion, Trust, Growth, and Creativity, we foster an environment where learning, discovery, and personal development thrive. Our vision is to inspire generations of resilient, compassionate, and confident individuals who contribute positively to their communities and the world. We operate across DC, MD, NJ, PA, and VA, offering all-inclusive programs that make summer exciting for children and easy for families.

As a Lead Design & Style Counselor – Multi-Age, you’ll guide campers ages 6–15 through creative design experiences that blend fashion, accessories, visual storytelling, and self-expression. This role is designed for smaller sites where one Lead teaches different age groups in separate weeks, requiring flexibility in pacing, supervision, and instructional depth.

Requirements

• Skilled in Design & Style disciplines, including jewelry-making, clay work, fabric art, fashion illustration, knitting, embroidery, and basic styling concepts.
• Comfortable teaching ages 6–15, adjusting supervision, expectations, and creative freedom based on developmental needs.
• Strong at scaffolding instruction, offering clear structure for younger campers while empowering older campers with independence and choice.
• Safety-minded, with confidence managing tools and materials appropriate for varied ages.
• Creative and adaptable, able to pivot projects based on camper interest, skill level, or time constraints.
• A positive role model, bringing enthusiasm, patience, and professionalism to every interaction.
• A collaborative team member, supporting assistants and CITs while modeling strong leadership.
• Full on-site availability during the summer: June–August, Monday–Friday.
• Ability to commute to: 2500 Main St, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be up to date on all immunizations and willing to provide emergency health information upon hire.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, respond quickly to emergencies, and work in an active, outdoor environment.
• Must have valid First Aid & CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Leading hands-on design projects such as jewelry-making, fabric art, fashion illustration, styling challenges, knitting, and embroidery, adapting complexity by age group.
• Scaffolding instruction so younger campers build fine motor skills and creative confidence, while older campers explore more detailed design concepts, techniques, and personal style.
• Teaching safe and age-appropriate use of tools and materials (beads, wire, clay, fabric, adhesives, sketching tools).
• Encouraging creativity, experimentation, and positive self-expression through personalization and collaborative sharing.
• Structuring projects so younger campers complete work within a week, while older campers may engage in multi-step or multi-day builds.
• Maintaining a welcoming, inclusive environment that celebrates creativity, identity, and individuality.
• Supporting site operations as needed, including transitions, setup, cleanup, and collaboration with assistant counselors.

Benefits

• Pay range: $21-24/hr
• Paid training
• Summer Bonus
• Referral Bonus
• Daily perks: Free snacks, coffee, and parking + Monday breakfast
• Employee discounts on camp rates for family members, outdoor gear, art supplies, electronics, and more.
• Career growth: Gain resume-building experience, letters of recommendation, and networking opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed