Camp Counselor

Camp Ozanam

Counselors support the unique physical, social, mental, spiritual, & emotional needs of each camper.

Beautiful 35-acre property on the shores of Lake Huron

Seasonal
Posted: Oct 31, 2024

Camp Counselor

Location
Carsonville, Michigan
Wages/Pay
$450.00 - $500.00 / week
Experience Level
No experience required
Job Start Date
Job Starts: Jun 23, 2025

DAILY SNAPSHOT

Each Counselor will live, play, eat, sing, swim, and explore with a cabin group of up to 16 campers. Counselors support each camper’s unique physical (hygiene, medical needs, eating, sleeping, safety), social (teamwork, cabin dynamics, conflict management), mental (attention, engagement), spiritual (faith-based reflections and activities), and emotional (safety, security, comfort) needs. Counselors and campers are assigned to cabin groups with at least one staff member for every 8 campers. In addition to supporting the day-to-day needs of campers, Counselors lead formal and informal group activities with their cabin groups and participate in all-camp programming.

TIME COMMITMENT

  • International Staff Arrival - June 19, 2025

  • Program Staff Training - June 23 - June 28, 2025

  • Program Prep Days - June 30 - July 2, 2025

  • Summer Program - July 7 - August 9, 2025 (employment ends at 5 pm on last day)

COMPENSATION

$450/week for 6.5 weeks + room & board; eligible for $250 end-of-summer bonus for good performance and working the full season ($3,175 for full summer). This may vary for international staff based on Visa sponsorship fees.

TIME-OFF

  • Weekday Breaks: 3 hour break/day Tuesday - Friday

  • Weekend Break: 2 PM Saturday - 8 AM Monday

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

  • Specialized certifications and training provided at no cost, including Lifeguard training, First Aid/CPR Certification, Archery & Slingshot Instructor training, Low Ropes/Team Building Instructor training

  • Free meals

  • Camp store discounts

LODGING

Counselors will live in a cabin with up to 16 campers and one additional staff member. Counselors will sleep in the main cabin with campers, but will have a shared room with other staff to store belongings and change.

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