Summer Camp Counselor
About The Position
The Henry Ford is a nonprofit organization, an internationally recognized cultural destination, and a one-of-a-kind workplace. The Henry Ford provides unique educational experiences based on authentic objects, stories, and lives from America's traditions of ingenuity, resourcefulness and innovation. Our purpose is to inspire people to learn from these traditions to help shape a better future. Our team is inspired daily by one another as well as the authentic stories of innovation that we share across our four venues. We want you to be part of this legacy and take it forward and that aligns with our core values of being Welcoming, Curious, Authentic, and Passionate. Counselors are responsible for delivering high‑quality, fun, educational, and safe camp experiences for campers ages 6–13. Counselors facilitate pre‑designed weekly programming, support camper wellbeing, and contribute to a positive camp culture aligned with The Henry Ford’s mission and Model i learning framework. This position now includes two staffing pathways assigned during hiring based on candidate availability, experience, and program needs: Counselor and Counselor Flex . Pathway Assignment: Pathways are determined by the hiring team and included in the official job offer. Candidates may indicate interest, but final placement depends on availability, experience, staffing levels, and operational needs.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Some college preferred in the fields of education, science, history, or other related field.
- Collaborative team player committed to building a positive camp environment
- Passionate about working with and supporting youth
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and develop counselors
- Confident supervising large groups of children in structured and unstructured settings
- Self-directed professional who thrives with minimal supervision
- Creative problem-solver who adapts quickly to dynamic camp needs
- Highly organized multi-tasker able to manage competing priorities effectively
Responsibilities
- Facilitate safe, engaging, and educational programming aligned with THF’s learning philosophy.
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all campers by knowing and applying all camp policies and emergency procedures.
- Maintain accurate records, including daily attendance and incident documentation.
- Support maintenance of camp spaces, supplies, and daily flow.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with campers, families, and colleagues.
- Uphold The Henry Ford and Learning & Engagement guidelines in program delivery.
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Facilitate pre‑designed camp curriculum, daily experiences, and activities.
- Build strong rapport with campers and contribute to a positive group culture.
- Maintain accurate program records including attendance and incident reports.
- Assist with maintaining camp supplies, program spaces, and daily schedules.
- Support arrival, lunch, transitions, and dismissal routines.
- Collaborate directly with the Lead Counselor assigned to their level.
- Lead and supervise Extended Care programming before and after camp
- Provide operational and programmatic support across all camp levels as needed
- Assist with activity facilitation, rotations, setup/reset of program spaces, and camper support
- Offer one-on-one or small group support for campers who need additional assistance
- Support arrival/dismissal, lunch coverage, and transitions
- Work closely with Camp Supervisors to anticipate and respond to daily staffing and camper support needs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
