Summer 2027 (Returning Staff Only)

Cub Creek Science Camp • Rolla, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Have (another) remarkable summer, sharing your passion for science and making a difference! You're already a hero, a mentor, and a role model. Earn some more college credit, build your resume, have fun, and make lifelong friends. 2027 Dates Staff Training: May 23 - June 5 (2 weeks) Camp: June 6 - Aug 7 (9 weeks) Don't forget you can earn internship, work study, or research project credit for the summer!

Requirements

• Completed at least 1 year of college education or equivalent.
• A desire to positively impact the life of a child and a willingness to put the needs of campers first.
• Have a passion for science, animals, and childhood development.
• Able to effectively communicate ideas 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 the camp’s code of conduct, rules, and policies.

Nice To Haves

• Cabin Counselors and Instructors live in a cabin group of 16 campers and provide activity instruction to campers during the day.
• Out of Cabin positions are also available.
• Additional leadership training and certifications are available to qualified candidates, including high-ropes course and lifeguard certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with fellow staff to provide a healthy, safe, and enjoyable camp environment and experience for all campers.
• Provide guidance to campers on their schedule, activity choices, and abiding by camp rules.
• Ensure campers are on time to activities with the appropriate supplies.
• Assist campers at meal times and in the cabin to ensure campers are maintaining health and hygiene practices such as showering, wearing clean clothes, and getting appropriate sleep.
• Lead cabin activities, songs, and games that are engaging and age-appropriate.
• Provide emotional and behavioral support to campers as needed by following behavior management techniques as outlined in the staff manual and during training.
• Instruct assigned camp activities to campers.
• Ensure the safety of all campers when participating in camp activities.

Benefits

• Starting pay is $4500 for the entire summer.
• $100 camp store credit.
• Housing, meals, and laundry are included.
• 2-hour break provided each day, and 1 scheduled day off each week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree