Summer Camp Counselor

Overview

Job Title: Summer Camp counselor (seasonal)

Department: Education

Reports to: Public Program Manager

Dates: May 20th - August 7, 2026

Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours/week

The Fernbank Summer Camp Counselors lead all program instruction and supervision of campers, grades K-6. Counselors act as positive role models, encouraging them to grow and learn through indoor and outdoor educational activities. Counselors are enthusiastic and safety-conscious caregivers for each of their campers.

• Leads crafts, games, and learning activities for groups of campers
• Provides behavioral supervision and correction to campers as needed, bringing in senior staff as needed
• Provides camper supervision during pre and/or aftercare
• Communicates daily with camp parents as needed
• Records and reports any incidents during the camp day
• Prepares, sets up, breaks down camp spaces for daily activities
• Sets up and breaks down camp spaces at the beginning and end of the season
• Maintains high level of cleanliness in camp spaces
• Attends required counselor training including CPR/AED/First Aid training
• Acts respectfully and responsibly and serves as a good role model to campers
• Additional duties as need to ensure a smooth camp program

• Previous childcare and child education experience required
• Background in STEAM field or education
• Previous customer service experience

• Must be available weekly between May 20th and July August 7 for full 10.5 weeks
• Must be at least ----18 years old
• Must pass a background check before hire
• Must enjoy working with children between the ages of 5 and 13
• Interest in education and STEAM fields
• Able to sit, stand, and walk for up to 9 hours per day
• Comfortable working daily in a consistently high-energy environment
• Flexibility and a willingness to help wherever needed
• Energetic and creative, with good problem-solving abilities
• Able to learn quickly and deliver information in front of an audience