Summer Camp Counselor - Camp Juniper Knoll
Company: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest India
Location: East Troy
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Summer Camp Counselor - Camp
Juniper Knoll Looking for a summer job that makes a difference?
Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana 2026
camp staff today! Our Camp Juniper Knoll overnight camp is a place
where energetic and passionate staff come together to provide a
safe and positive learning environment for campers ages 5-17. As a
Summer Camp Counselor, you will be critical to the summer's success
as the primary caregiver and program facilitator for campers. In
this role you will supervise and guide campers through progressive
learning experiences and live on site in a camper unit. Work
Commitment: Dates: June 9-August 2 Includes staff training Camp is
closed June 19 and July 4-6; these days are unpaid Weekly Schedule:
11:00 a.m. Sunday-7:00 p.m. Friday Daily 2-hour break
Monday-Thursday Staff are expected to live on-site during the work
week Staff are required to work Saturday, August 1 and may be asked
to work Saturday, July 18 Camp Staff Benefits: Pay: $115 per day
Included room and board First Aid and CPR certification Optional
Archery, Lifeguard, and Aquatic Small Craft training available if
interested Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance Program
Qualifications: Loves to interact with children and has prior
experience working with children of various ages Enjoys spending
time outdoors and has prior experience working in an outdoor
setting High school graduate or GED 18 years of age or older by
June 9, 2026 Willingness to work and live in an indoor and outdoor
camp setting, which includes working irregular hours with limited
or simple equipment, rustic facilities, wildlife and insects;
limited technology while at camp, and daily exposure to sun, rain,
and other weather conditions Responsibilities: Provide fun,
positive and active leadership to campers Help build a supportive
environment where campers can grow, make new friends, and try new
things Role model problem-solving, collaboration, and initiative to
campers and other staff Supervise and participate in all aspects of
activities and experience with campers through the use of girl
planning and Girl Scout program guidelines Provide quality outdoor
programs that may include arts and crafts, nature study, theater,
traditional and non-traditional sports, water activities, off-site
trips, and much, much more Oversee campers during group activities,
meals, and transitions to and from scheduled events Assist in the
care of camp equipment and in maintaining a clean camp environment
Maintain responsibility for the overall well-being of campers
throughout their camp experience Other duties as assigned Apply
today to join our summer camp team! Powered by JazzHR
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