Summer Camp Northwoods Counselor

Overview

Camp Northwoods Counselors supervise groups of up to 28 children entering grades 1 – 8, and assist the Camp Director and Assistant Director in day-to-day operations and weekly field trips to recreational and historical sites. Counselors lead activities in arts and crafts, hiking, games, and help supervise instruction in swimming and ceramics. This is a temporary, full-time position from June 22 - August 14, 2026.

Counselors must be at least 16 years old and are expected to be mature, responsible, creative, fun, energetic, and team-oriented. Experience in a camp setting or with young children is preferred; excellent references are required. Candidates pursuing education in Early Childhood Education will be strongly considered. Employment is contingent upon acceptable results of a pre-employment background check. Sixteen and seventeen-year-olds must submit a New York State Employment Certificate (working papers) from their school guidance office.

• Supervise groups of up to 28 children in grades 1–8 as part of a collaborative team with the Camp Director and Assistant Director.
• Lead activities in arts and crafts, hiking, games, and other camp activities; assist in supervising instruction in swimming and ceramics.
• Participate in weekly field trips to recreational and historical sites.

• Certification in Red Cross Response to Emergency Training, CPR, and First Aid (training provided by Skidmore College before camp begins).
• At least 16 years old; mature, responsible, creative, energetic, and team-oriented.
• Experience in a camp setting or working with young children preferred; excellent references required.
• Candidates with or pursuing education in Early Childhood Education will be strongly considered.
• Employment is contingent upon an acceptable background check.
• New York State Employment Certificate (working papers) is required for sixteen and seventeen-year-olds.

• On-line application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of Three References (attesting to abilities, character, work experience, and habits; do not include relatives)

Pay Rate: $17.50/hr.

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

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