Summer Camp Counselor - 2026

Melwood•Nanjemoy, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves working directly with assigned campers to foster their safety, independence, exploration, and integration into the camp community. The goal is to build camper self-esteem through positive interactions and establishing trust. Counselors will demonstrate positive behavioral management techniques, communicate effectively in a person-centered and age-appropriate manner, and report any health, behavioral, or programmatic issues to the Head Counselor and other staff. Active participation in the camp program, supporting campers at their required level, and assisting Activity Leaders with program facilitation are key. Counselors will also live cooperatively within the camp community, assist with evening cabin or program responsibilities, and complete all assigned documentation accurately and on time. Participation in required trainings, team meetings, and supervision meetings is also expected. The role includes developing free time activities that encourage teamwork, positive interaction, and personal growth, while adhering to all relevant policies and procedures.

Requirements

Ability to promote safety, independence, exploration, and integration.
Ability to facilitate camper self-esteem through positive interactions and trust-building.
Demonstrated positive behavioral management techniques.
Effective person-centered, age-appropriate communication skills.
Ability to inform Head Counselor and staff about health, behavioral, and programmatic issues.
Active participation in camp programs and support for campers.
Positive attitude towards camp activities.
Ability to live cooperatively within the camp community.
Willingness to assist with evening cabin or program responsibilities.
Ability to complete notes, daily logs, and other documentation thoroughly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
Willingness to attend and participate in required trainings, team meetings, and supervision meetings.
Ability to develop free time activities promoting teamwork, positive interaction, and personal growth.
Adherence to State of Maryland, PATH, American Camp Association, CARF, and Melwood policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Work with assigned campers to promote safety, independence, exploration and integration into the camp community.
Facilitate camper self-esteem through positive interactions and building a relationship of trust.
Demonstrate positive behavioral management techniques and communicate with individuals in a person-centered, age appropriate manner.
Inform the Head Counselor and other camp staff about health, behavioral, and programmatic issues that occur.
Actively participate in the camp program with assigned group by supporting campers at whatever level they may need.
Assist Activity leaders in program facilitation and demonstrate a positive attitude about all camp activities.
Live cooperatively within the camp community and assist with evening cabin or program responsibilities.
Complete assigned notes, daily logs, and other documentation thoroughly, accurately and in a timely manner.
Attend and actively participate in required trainings, team meetings, and supervision meetings.
Develop free time activities that promote team work, positive interaction and personal growth.
Adhere to State of Maryland, PATH, American Camp Association, CARF, and Melwood policies and procedures.