Live on site during the summer camp season (June 1-July 27th, 2024) providing direct supervision and program facilitation to overnight campers ages 5-17. Responsibilities include:

Identify and Meet Camper Needs:

• Learn the likes/dislikes of each camper in the unit.
• Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving in the group.
• Develop opportunities for interaction between campers and staff.
• Provide opportunities for the group so that each individual experiences success during camp.
• Provide opportunities for discussion of individual or group problems or concerns.
• Help each camper meet the goals established by the camp for camper development.
• Advise or remind campers daily as needed regarding personal hygiene, making sure they brush their teeth, comb hair, etc.
• Help each camper become comfortable with their outdoor surroundings.

Carry Out Camp Programs

• Guide unit group and individual campers in participating successfully in all aspects of camp activities.
• Instruct campers in emergency procedures such as bad storms and fires.
• Supervise all assigned aspects of the campers’ day including waking and preparing for breakfast, tent, and unit kapers, mealtimes, rest hour, evening activities, bedtime hygiene, etc.
• Help campers plan their participation in unit, all-camp, or special event activities.
• Teach, lead, or assist activities as assigned, including all-camp activities.
• Follow established procedures for checking in/out equipment. Care for equipment properly and return items in a clean and working condition. Report any equipment repairs or malfunctions to program director.
• Carry out established roles for supervising camper health and enforcing camp safety regulations.

General

• Help youth learn to respect the rights of others and to understand their differences and similarities.
• Prepare for and actively participate in staff training, meetings, and formal staff evaluation.
• Assist with opening and closing day procedures as directed by camp administrators.
• Manage personal time off in accordance with camp policy.
• Maintain good public relations with parents, campers and general public.
• Inform camp director of any camper or staff concerns.
• Act as a role model for campers and staff in behavior and attitude, following the Girl Scout Promise and Law, camp procedures and policies, especially those pertaining to cleanliness, smoking, alcoholic beverages, and the use of drugs.
• Assist in conducting initial and end of season inventory, storing and keeping equipment in good condition and in packing all materials and supplies at the end of season.

• Desire and the ability to work and live with children outdoors.
• Ability to make decisions and act wisely in an emergency.
• Commitment to the implementation of managing diversity and can work with people or persons of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Ability to relate to one’s peer group and work as a team.
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance.
• Ability to teach and assist in teaching an activity.
• Good character, integrity, ability to adapt to a camp setting, enthusiasm, a sense of humor, patience, and self-control.
• Ability to maintain the highest regards for safety at all times in accordance with GSUSA’s Activity Safety Checkpoints and ACA Guidelines.
• Ability and willingness to place the needs of youth and camp above personal desires.
• Acceptance of and adherence to the purposes and principles of Girl Scouting as embodied in the Promise and Law.
• Belief in the Girl Scout camping objectives and desire to work toward achievement of them.
• Currently registered member of Girl Scouts of the USA or a WAGGGS organization.
• First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to attend certification class during training
• High school graduate or equivalent and at least 18 years of age.