SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR – 2026

Summer Camp Counselor - 2026

Job Category: Community Support Service Requisition Number: SUMME007224

Posted: November 14, 2025

Full-Time

Recreation Center Nanjemoy, MD 20662, USA

Description

1. Work with assigned campers to promote safety, independence, exploration and integration into the camp community. Facilitate camper self-esteem through positive interactions and building a relationship of trust.

2. Demonstrate positive behavioral management techniques and communicate with individuals in a person-centered, age appropriate manner. Inform the Head Counselor and other camp staff about health, behavioral, and programmatic issues that occur.

3. Actively participate in the camp program with assigned group by supporting campers at whatever level they may need.

4. Assist Activity leaders in program facilitation and demonstrate a positive attitude about all camp activities. Live cooperatively within the camp community and assist with evening cabin or program responsibilities.

5. Complete assigned notes, daily logs, and other documentation thoroughly, accurately and in a timely manner. Attend and actively participate in required trainings, team meetings, and supervision meetings.

6. Develop free time activities that promote team work, positive interaction and personal growth.

7. Adhere to State of Maryland, PATH, American Camp Association, CARF, and Melwood policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Experience

Required

Ability to follow directions as well as multi-task. Experience with personal care, like dressing, bathroom monitoring, grooming, etc. Experience with behaviors and special needs.

1 year: Working with children.

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