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Summer Day Camp Counselor

Kennolyn Camps

Kennolyn Camps

Summer Day Camp Counselor

Soquel, CA
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    DESCRIPTION: With an equally committed and well trained co-counselor, you will lead a group of 16 children of the same grade level through a schedule of activities. Your group remains together, under your leadership, for a week session. You will be trained to teach Archery, Riflery, where the hiking trails are, and a variety of fun games and songs. There is also training available for Camp Lifeguards, Ropes Course/Climbing Counselors, Naturalist, Arts and Crafts Counselors, and Fencing Instructors.

    TRANSPORTATION TO CAMP: There are buses that pick up from Aptos, Soquel, Santa Cruz, Los Gatos, Campbell, and Willow Glen. Staff ride the bus to/from camp each day. They staff check the campers on to the bus sign songs and play games on the bus and check out the campers to their parents at the bus stops.

    LOCATION: Kennolyn is located in Soquel on 300 acres of privately owned forest.

    DATES: PAID Staff Training June 6th - 8th 8am-5pm Summer Sessions June 10th - August 16th No camp on July 4th and 5th -nice mid-summer break

    DAYS/TIMES: Monday - Thursday Camp Runs 9:15 am - 4pm Friday Camp finishes at 3pm. Work Times vary based on bus stop.

    SALARY: $408-$495 (per week) depending on age and experience

  • Qualifications

    We welcome your application if:

    • You are at least 18 years old
    • You have completed a minimum of one year of college (or equivalent)
    • You love the outdoors
    • You yearn for adventure and welcome new experiences
    • You want to make new friends from all over the world
    • You have a positive outlook and a great sense of humor
    • You have a strong work ethic and work well with others
    • You are enthusiastic, energetic, motivated and adaptable
    • You are responsible and a good role model
    • You have a big heart and love working with children!
  • Industry
    Health, Wellness and Fitness
  • Fun Fact
    Remember Dennis the Menace? Well, the real Dennis came to Kennolyn and we have the comic book to prove it!
  • About Us

    Since 1946, Kennolyn Camps has been a place where kids build lifelong friendships, unplug from technology, and explore the world around them.