Camp Counselor

Position Title: Camp Counselor

Position Location: Timber Pointe Outdoor Center, 20 Timber Pointe Lane, Hudson, IL 61748

Looking for a summer where you make a real difference? As a Camp Counselor at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center, you’ll help campers build confidence, independence, and unforgettable memories — all while spending your days outdoors.

Watch the video below to see what a day at camp really looks like.

About Timber Pointe Outdoor Center

Nestled on 170 beautifully wooded acres along Lake Bloomington in Hudson, IL, Timber Pointe Outdoor Center is a one-of-a-kind outdoor recreation and summer camp experience operated by Easterseals Central Illinois. As the premier accessible outdoor center in Illinois, Timber Pointe offers specialized, inclusive, and adaptive lodging, programming, and activities designed to empower campers of all abilities — from traditional day and overnight camps to weekend retreats and partner group experiences.

At Timber Pointe, everyone gets to explore, learn, and grow. Campers enjoy classic summer adventures like zip-lining, horseback riding, boating, archery, arts & crafts, fishing, target sports, and more, with adaptive supports that ensure everyone feels included and capable.

What truly sets Timber Pointe apart is its mission: to provide a safe, joyful, and empowering environment where individuals with disabilities or life-altering illnesses — as well as campers of all abilities — can build independence, confidence, meaningful connections, and lifelong memories.

Why Work at Camp — More Than Just a Summer Job

Working at Timber Pointe isn’t just employment — it’s an experience that transforms you.

• Make a real impact - You’ll create meaningful moments and positive change in the lives of campers who look forward to camp as a place of joy, empowerment, and friendships. Your role matters — whether you’re helping a camper try something new, cheering them on, or simply being a friendly face they trust.
• Be part of a community - Camp becomes a family. You’ll build deep connections with fellow staff and campers alike — creating memories that go far beyond summertime. Many past staff describe their experience as life-changing — full of personal growth, laughter, and shared adventure.
• Grow personally and professionally - This is a place to challenge yourself, learn new skills, and grow your confidence. You’ll receive training in adaptive recreation and activity facilitation, build leadership and teamwork skills, and gain invaluable experience working with diverse populations.
• Adventure every day - From campfires to waterfront activities, from high ropes and giant swings to quiet moments in nature — your workday will be filled with energy, fun, and outdoor exploration.
• A place that matters - If you’re passionate about helping others, love the outdoors, and want a summer that pushes you, inspires you, and connects you to something bigger than yourself — Timber Pointe is the place to be.

Position Objective:

Counselors set the tone for how great a camper’s experience will be as they accompany, encourage, and support them throughout camp adventures with enthusiasm and unconditional love. Counselors will be assigned 1-4 campers, depending on their individual needs, and will be by their campers’ sides, guiding them throughout their day, providing direct care, and utilizing strategies to promote positive behaviors and choices.

They foster the development of life skills, independence, confidence, and a love of the outdoors as they encourage campers to create meaningful friendships and try new things. Counselors further the mission of Timber Pointe Outdoor Center by nurturing a culture of safety and inclusion, maintaining a physically and emotionally supportive environment for campers and other team members.

Counselors will be cross trained in activity areas, including canoeing, archery, fishing, arts and crafts, nature, and more! Counselors will adapt and modify activities based on individual camper needs so that everything is accessible for each and every participant, making them feel 100% included and 100% empowered.

Counselors will spend the majority of camp weeks working overnight camp…