Summer Camp Counselor - Winona

Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital•Hughesville, MD

1d•$370 - $575•Onsite

About The Position

Camp Winona allows campers in grades K-11 to explore the wonders of the outdoors in a fun, safe, traditional camp setting. Located 35 miles southeast of Washington, DC, in Hughesville, MD, Winona offers a wide variety of programs ranging from weeklong themed specialty activities to two-night minicamps. Winona is owned and operated by Girl Scouts Nation's Capital, the largest Girl Scout council in the country. This summer campers will safely explore all camp has to offer, including swimming in the pool, tie-dying, exploring nature, teambuilding challenges, and taking aim at target sports.

Requirements

Passionate about youth development.
Enjoy the outdoors.
Encourage youth to discover the best versions of themselves.
Decision making skills.
Emotional intelligence.
Creativity.
Resilience.
Adaptability.
Passionate about girl leadership and youth development.
Eager to work in an inclusive environment.
Enjoy teamwork and collaboration.
Love being outdoors and willing to work outdoors in the heat, humidity, and rain.
Prepared to live on-site during employment in rustic cabin accommodations (limited access to electricity, internet, or flushing toilets).
Aren't bothered by dirt, bugs, or sunscreen.
Looking for a summer job.

Nice To Haves

Current lifeguard and CPR:PR certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Live and work with a group of girls, helping them take healthy risks and develop self-confidence.
Plan and implement activities and have fun with campers.
Create fun, engaging activities for all girls at camp and still live in the units, bonding with your own group of campers each night.
Work in the office, enhance business skills and money management.
Work alongside a chef, perfect cooking skills.
Help fix, build, and maintain things around camp.

Benefits

Room, board, and laundry facilities provided.
Paid pre-camp training and professional development.
Free certification in CPR/First Aid and other activities dependent on position (lifeguarding, archery, etc.).
Networking opportunities and a chance to work with culturally diverse staff and campers.
Internship opportunities (we'll work with you to fulfill requirements).
Ample time off.
Skill development in leadership, communication, problem-solving, behavior management, creativity, and more.
A summer outdoors in the woods without screens!
Memories and friendships to last a lifetime.
The opportunity to create a positive impact on the youth of today.