Summer Camp Counselor

Summer Camp Counselor Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Waltham, MA Job Details Temporary | Full-time From $15 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid training Qualifications Childcare Working with 12th graders Outdoor work Mentoring Leadership Communication skills Teaching Entry level Camp Full Job Description Summer is calling! Grab your sunscreen and bug spray, and go to camp! Make this summer the one to remember—full of amazing experiences, friendships, and opportunities to make an impact on youth. Up for the challenge? Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts(GSEMA) offers invaluable skill-building, leadership, training, and enrichment opportunities that can't be found anywhere else. GSEMA has multiple openings for a Program Counselor at our day camp, Camp Cedar Hill, located in

Waltham, MA Hours and Work Environment Camp Dates:

June 29- August 22, 2026. The camp season includes 1 week of paid training.

Pay Rate:

$15.00 per hour / 40-hour work week. What are some of the perks of working at camp? An opportunity to build your resume to reflect skill development in leadership, communication, problem-solving, behavior management, creativity, and more. Paid pre-camp training and professional development. Dependent upon the role, opportunities to receive FREE certifications (lifeguarding, archery, First Aid/CPR, etc.). Networking opportunities and a chance to work with other staff from around the world. Free transportation from select bus stop locations.

A PROGRAM COUNSELOR

will: Plan, implement, and adapt age‑appropriate camp activities in collaboration with camp staff and campers, supporting Girl Scout program goals, camper development, skill progression, interests, abilities, comfort levels, and safety needs. Ensure camper voice and participation by listening to camper ideas, encouraging shared planning, and fostering personal growth, confidence, and respect for themselves and others. Get to know each camper in the group, encourage their personal growth at camp, and help them respect the rights of others and themselves. Become familiar with the natural resources of the camp area and share with the group what is available to them. Supervise, mentor, and engage campers in a nurturing, positive environment while taking responsibility for the physical, emotional, and social health and safety of all campers. Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating professionalism, inclusivity, cleanliness, punctuality, teamwork, active participation, and respect for people, property, facilities, and equipment. Commit to our mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. Work with individuals of diverse backgrounds and ages, and accept the Girl Scout commitment to work with all without regard to age, race, ethnicity/culture, country of origin, religion, language, socio economic status, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, ability or political affiliation. Is this you? Be at least 18 years of age by June 15, 2026. Desire and ability to work with children outdoors. Ability to assist in teaching an activity. Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, self-control. Ability to work within the camp environment (Work may be indoors or outdoors and may be hot, humid, rainy or cool weather.) Ability to be an effective member of the staff team. Ability to effectively identify, analyze and solve practical problems and successfully manage a variety of variables and personalities; ability to adapt in a changing environment. Other Requirements This position will require successful completion of background checks and an active membership in the Girl Scout Movement. Camp Cedar Hill in Waltham Camp Cedar Hill offers campers entering kindergarten through 12th grade the life-changing experience of summer camp. A hop, skip, and a jump from Boston, on 75 acres of natural beauty, at Camp Cedar Hill, camper activities include archery, swimming in two pools, boating on the pond, high and low ropes challenge courses, and the alpine climbing tower—not to mention favorite camp activities like singalongs, and crafts.to mention favorite camp activities like singalongs and crafts.

TO APPLY

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Pay:

From $15.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person