Camp Counselor

Must be 18 years of age by June 1st, 2025
2025 Dates: June 1st - August 9th (Must be available for the entire date range) 
2025 Cabin Counselor Salary: $4,700 + $500 completion and travel payment 

Room and board is provided.

*We are looking for male-identifying applicants at this time as we are nearly hired for cabin counselors who are female-identifying.*

The heartbeat of camp! Cabin Counselors facilitate an inclusive, supportive cabin environment, and lead camp activities. It’s a twenty-four hour a day job, and the hardest job you’ll ever love!

Essential Job Functions:

Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their Cabin Group, within activities and throughout the camp in order to meet the intended camper outcomes.

• Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement and empowerment of youth, and environmental appreciation.

• Assure campers are properly supervised at all times.

• Be aware of and implement safety guidelines.

Participate in the development and implementation of program activities for campers within CGL’s philosophy and outcomes.

• Responsible for leading and assisting with the teaching of activities.

• Actively participate in all program areas as assigned.

• Provide for the progression of activities within the framework of individual and group interests and abilities.

Maintain high standards of health and safety for campers and staff.

• Provide the daily care of each camper within your supervision, including recognition of personal health needs.

• Ensure that campers receive their medications as directed.

• Be alert to campers and staff needs and assist them with personal and/or health problems, and discuss with Directors when appropriate.

• Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance is adhered to; report repairs needed promptly to Directors.

Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.

• Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures.

• Set a good example to campers and others in regard to general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and noncompetitive sportsmanship.