Overview: The Educational Camp Lead is responsible for designing delivering and overseeing high-quality educational programming including STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts & Math) creative learning activities problem-solving challenges and hands-on projects aligned with preset weekly themes. This role blends curriculum development classroom-style instruction and youth leadership ensuring an engaging and supportive learning environment for campers ages 612.
The Educational Camp Lead supports counselors manages materials and ensures daily lessons are safe age-appropriate and delivered with clarity and enthusiasm.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop weekly educational lesson plans and activity guides based on preset themes
Deliver energetic hands-on instruction across STEAM creative design and general educational activities
Train and support counselors to help them facilitate projects effectively
Oversee daily program flow classroom setups rotations and behavioral expectations
Manage materials technology and equipment needed for STEAM and academic projects
Modify curriculum as needed to support different age groups or skill levels
Lead demonstrations group challenges and end-of-week presentations
Encourage curiosity creativity collaboration and problem-solving
Maintain a structured positive learning environment with clear expectations
Communicate with Camp Leads and Office Admin about scheduling camper needs and program updates
Qualifications:
Experience teaching or leading educational or STEAM-based programs
Strong background in youth education curriculum development science/engineering activities or maker-style learning
Ability to confidently instruct groups of various ages (612)
Strong organizational skills and comfort managing materials and hands-on projects
Creative problem solver with a passion for learning
Prior classroom camp or enrichment program leadership preferred
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