Summer Camp Counselor
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Job Location:
Mayville, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR
Learn. Connect. Grow.
The Fowler Center is looking for enthusiastic supportive and caring individuals to be part of our2026 summer camp team.
Spend 10 weeks of your summer on 200 acres of beautiful countryside in the Thumb of Michigan. Your days will be filled with laughter songs activity fresh air and new adventures.Learnhow to support individuals with developmental disabilities and adapt outdoor activities.Connectwith staff from all over the state of Michigan the US and various countries around the world.Growin both your professional and personal life as you directly impact our campers and their families.
Job Responsibilities
The Fowler Center is looking for enthusiastic supportive and caring individuals to be part of our2026 summer camp team.
Spend 10 weeks of your summer on 200 acres of beautiful countryside in the Thumb of Michigan. Your days will be filled with laughter songs activity fresh air and new adventures.Learnhow to support individuals with developmental disabilities and adapt outdoor activities.Connectwith staff from all over the state of Michigan the US and various countries around the world.Growin both your professional and personal life as you directly impact our campers and their families.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist campers with personal care based upon individual needs (this includes dressing toileting showering teeth-brushing feeding etc.)
- Provide direct supervision of campers to ensure their safety at all times.
- Guide and assist campers in a range of outdoor activities including boating swimming fishing crafts sports archery music campfires small animals nature hikes etc.
- Adapt a multitude of activities to help your campers participate to the best of their ability.
- Participate in camp community life yourself while encouraging your campers to do so: dressing for theme days singing cabin tidying clean table after meals etc.
- Work in collaboration with other staff to make it a rewarding safe and positive camp experience for everyone.
- Enforce camp rules/regulations to ensure the safety of campers and staff.
- Complete daily documentation as required by licensing funding and agency policy.
- Dispense daily topical medications for campers and keep Camp Nurse apprised of any health concerns.
- Participate in training activities that are provided by the Agency for professional growth and skill development including pre-camp orientation.
- Set-up/clean-up of recreation equipment.
- Actively welcome parents guardians caregivers and families throughout the check-in process.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Build your resume while having fun.
- Gain and increase valuable skills for your future career (communication collaboration creativity leadership problem-solving critical thinking and more).
- Active and meaningful work.
- Meals and Lodging in Camper Cabinsincludedfor the duration of Summer Camp.
- First Aid/CPR training certification provided.
- Forge lifelong friendships with staff from all over the world.
Applicant Requirements.
- Age 18 with a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Have a passion for working with individuals with disabilities.
- Be Flexible Compassionate and Positive.
- Meet the States Moral Character Standard
- Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
- Manage time and multiple priorities meets deadlines.
- Exercise professional judgement in making decisions.
- Complete assigned tasks in an efficient and effective manner.
- Perform physically active work requiring frequent standing reaching walking bending shoveling pulling/pushing (up to 150 lbs.) climbing and lifting (up to 75 lbs.) in order to perform various tasks.
- Must be able to participate in games sports and physical activities including water-based games and activities.
- Adhere to all applicable safety and health policies and procedures.
- Able to assist campers in an emergency (fire evacuation illness or injury).
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
We offer professional Child Foster Care and Child Adoption Services in Redford and Detroit, Michigan. We also offer Child Foster Care Licensing and Independent Living Services. We provide Residential Treatment and Clinical Therapy for children and our 80 acre campus in Redford, Michig ... View more
