Pine Tree Camps - Summer 2027, Sleep Away Camp Activities Assistant (Kampus Kampers)
About The Position
Pine Tree Camps at Lynn University is an American Camp Association accredited day and overnight camp in Boca Raton, Florida. Pine Tree Camps promotes growth and fun in an environment that's fully committed to the latest standards in health and safety. Pine Tree Camps offers a variety of programs for campers ages 5 to 14 ranging from traditional skill-building camps to sports camps, overnight camps, and camp counselor training programs. Pine Tree Camps provides unmatched personal attention that cultivates a strong sense of personal achievement in every camper. Our campers have fun, make friends, and enjoy traditional camp games and activities while making friendships that last a lifetime. Kampus Kampers is Pine Tree Camps' sleepover camp for children ages 6 to 13. With a camper-to-counselor ratio of 5-1, Kampus Kampers stay on Lynn University's campus Monday through Friday, receive breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and take part in both daytime camp programming and evening activities. From campfires and pool parties, Kampus Kampers develop a strong sense of personal achievement while they taste independence in our safe environment.
Requirements
- Must be at least 19 years old.
- Completed 1 year of college.
- Experience caring for children.
- Must be available for all 9 weeks of camp plus a week of camp training; 5/24/27 – 7/30/27.
Responsibilities
- Supervising a group of 16 children (ages 5 - 14) with a co-counselor.
- Working with 3 different groups each day, 1.5 hours with each group.
- Swimming with campers each day (one counselor from each group required).
- Resolving conflicts and monitoring campers for problems.
- Making campers feel part of the group and anticipating problems.
- Ensuring the schedule is followed, leading games, and assisting at activities.
- Instructing groups of about 16 campers (ages 5 to 14) who rotate through your activity.
- Alternating lifeguarding, swim instruction, and monitoring water activities.
- Helping set up and serve meals and snacks.
- Alternating supervising free choice activities with 10 campers for a 1-hour activity.
- Helping with night activities and field trips.
- Ensuring campers are safe and resolving conflicts.
- Recognizing campers who are sick, sad, or self-conscious.
- Covering for any room counselor who is absent.
- Willingness to work as a Room Counselor as needed.
Benefits
- Room and Board provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
