Summer Camp Counselor- Reinventing Fun

Position Purpose: 

Each counselor at Camp Soles is assigned to live in a camper cabin and supervise a particular group of campers, as well as, serve as an activity specialist in at least one activity area in camp. 

Reports to Head Counselors, Assistant Director and Camp Director Cabin 

Responsibilities: 

● Live in a cabin with a group of 5-7 campers (campers are assigned cabins based on age/grade - age range for campers is 6-17) 

● Get to know every camper well and respond to their individual needs 

● Work to assure a quality cabin and camp experience for every camper 

● Supervise all assigned aspects of the campers' day, including, but not limited to wake-up, cabin clean-up, meal times, cabin activities, rest period, camper's choice activities, evening activities, and bedtime 

● Guide cabin and individual campers in participating successfully in all aspects of camp activities 

● Be a quality role model, encourage, support and set limits for children 

● Be aware and effectively address the group and social dynamics of campers 

● Be safety conscious at all times 

● Make sure that every camper's basic needs are met 

● Be aware of the campers physical and emotional health 

● Maintain general cabin cleanliness 

● Ensure campers are regularly showering, brushing teeth, changing clothes, etc 

● Teach children to develop good self-care and independent living skills 

● Work in concert with co-counselors to effectively manage the cabin as a unified team 

● Maintain good public relations with campers' parents during check-in and check-out