Camp Bristol Hills: Sr. Counselor - Canandaigua, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension•New York, NY

8d•$1,560•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of 4-H Camp Bristol Hills is to provide youth with a unique, fun outdoor experience under the guidance of positive role models, emphasizing positive social interaction, environmental awareness, and skill building. The Camp Counselor is accountable for the initial supervision of the camper. It is the job of the Camp Counselor to ensure the camper is enjoying and participating in the programs offered at camp. The Camp Counselor lives in cabins with campers. Duration The summer camp season includes 1.5 weeks of pre-camp that begins on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, and 5 weeks of residential camp that run from Sunday morning to Friday evening each week. Specific dates of camp are July 5 – August 7, 2026. Pending availability, Counselors could begin work as early as June 1 based on program needs, training, and availability.

Requirements

18 years of age or older.
Experience as a camper or working with children.
Ability to communicate effectively with Camp Director, entire camp staff, campers, and camp families.
Incorporates Teamwork and Flexibility into their daily work style.
Ability to work with peers.
Ability to plan and lead programs.

Nice To Haves

CPR for the Professional Rescuer and/or First Aid Responding to Emergencies desired.

Responsibilities

Live in cabin with campers.
Assume responsibility for leadership and guidance of those campers in daily living, with special attention to: personal hygiene and safety, camper participation in all-camp activities, and meal time behavior and habits.
Assist in program areas such as the pool, pond, shooting sports ranges, ropes courses, and other classes as directed.
Assume responsibility for interpreting the rules, policies, and traditions of the camp to the camper.
Serve as a positive role model in language, appearance, and behavior.
Assume responsibility for the health and welfare of campers in his/her bunk.
Support and embrace diversity in all interactions with campers, other staff members, volunteers, and parents.
Implement programs that engage diverse backgrounds, interests, and learning styles.
Organize, plan, and lead camp programs.
Other duties may be assigned as required.
Be physically able to accompany the campers to any of the camp activities.
Ensure campers are properly supervised at all times.
Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, and involvement and empowerment of youth.
Have visual ability to recognize hazards in the camp setting as well as physical symptoms of camper injury or illness.
Have auditory ability to respond appropriately to hazards and any camper concerns.
Be able to observe camper behavior in daily camp life, to respond verbally to health and safety concerns, and to deal appropriately with any improper behavior.