Camp Counselor - Camp TAM Swan Valley 2025

Responsibilities:

• With a co-counselor, oversee a unit of up to 24 campers (ranging from ages 8 to 17) including providing activities, being a good role model and managing camper behavior.
• Teach camp program includes backpacking, rock climbing, Girl Scout badges, archery, outdoor cooking, fire building, teambuilding activities, hikes, overnight camping, and group games.
• Supervise campers and participate in off-site field trips including hiking, and horseback rides.
• Participate with campers during all camp activities, campfires, field trips and group games.
• Provide camper supervision during downtimes including meals and rest hours.
• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with families and visitors.
• Assist with property upkeep including cleaning bathrooms, keeping spaces and shared materials tidy, and reporting any broken or missing supplies in a timely manner.
• Complete daily sanitation practices including cleaning and disinfecting surfaces.
• Help as needed in the kitchen with dishes, cleaning, serving meals and meal prep.
• Create a positive and supportive work environment.
• Follow all camp policies and procedures.
• Encourage youth participation in campfire events.
• Ability to go without electronic devices while at camp (excluding medical necessary devices). Camp has no electricity at night.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills/ Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old and have graduated high school (or the equivalent).
• First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Experience with backpacking and overnight camping preferred.
• Lifeguard Certification preferred.
• Must feel comfortable living in a rustic camp environment with extremely limited access to cell phones, electricity, and internet.
• Must have experience working with children