Summer Camp Counselor 2025 BethesdaKensington
Summer Camp Counselor 2025 BethesdaKensington
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Company Overview
Kids After Hours has been providing school aged children with quality childcare and summer camp programs since 1989.Our staffs energy and creativity makes Kids After Hours a truly special and unique place for kids to come and have fun. Energetic Enthusiastic Staff Variety of Activities Safe Secure Surrounding Fun at KAH.Just like the formula shows the fun starts with a staff member that is involved and excited about what they are doing. Were also very proud of what it says about our programs that so many of our former campers and before and after hours kids eventually return to us as staff members.We provide a balance of child initiated and staff directed activities that reflect our kids interests and backgrounds. We offer both organized activities such as literacy cultural arts S.T.E.M. arts and crafts sports monthly clubs cooking as well as free play options. By being active listeners we provide a safe and accepting environment for our children. We encourage interactions that lead toward responsibility and respect for others. Our philosophy is that we help everyone care always and have fun doing it!
Job Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and accountable staff memberthat hasexperience in child care/summer camps.Our mission wouldnt be complete without staff that are involved and excited about what they are doing each and every day at Kids After Hours. Applicants should be patient funloving andpositive role models and mentors to our kids. Staff members get to know childrens individual interests and make sure they apply these into our program. Staff members also develop clubs and activities that are based on our childrens preferences and interests.
We currently have an opening for a counselor for our all day summer camp programs.Please see our COVID policies below:
- Strict grouping of 15kids and 1staff memberthat stay in their cohort and never mix with other groups
- There will be curbside drop off and pick up for children where they will get their temperature taken
- All staff and children will be wearing masks at all times
- We will be providing the best possible activities and programming possible keeping in mind cleanliness and social distancing practices. Activities will include: arts & crafts game shows outside timegiant water slides & active games.This year we are also adding extra enrichment activities including: math games english & writing activities mindful moments to learn relaxation & coping strategies as well as additional reading time!
The hours of the position will be 7 hours per day in between the hours of 7:30 and 6: Monday through Friday
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assist with setup/cleanup of the roomimplementing or setting up/cleaning up activities.
- Organize label and replace equipment games and toys.
- Providesupervision for kids. This includes playing and being involved while still being sure kids are safe and being watched.
- Organize and lead a variety of small and large group activities whichmay include crafts nature songs gamesetc.
- Have positive interactions with the children which can include teaching your favorite games teaching them to knit or play the guitar etc.
- KAH Greeters assist parents with drop off and pick up provide any important information from the day and answer questions. You will also communicate with parents about participants experiences and report concerns to Leadership.
- Know enforce and follow all safety guidelines associated with childcareand all program areas. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for childrenssafety and their whereabouts at all times. You will also be responsible forknowingand understanding allemergency procedures associated with the program.
- Counselors will report to the site Director
Qualifications and Skills
- At least 12 years experience working with children
- Ability to lead plan organize and implement program activities.
- Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Most importantly....Excited about having fun with kids!!
Employment Type
Part-Time
