Camp Counselor- Day and Resident
- Responsibilities
The basic job description for any Camp Newaygo position:
DO WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE TO ENSURE THAT THE CAMPERS HAVE A GREAT SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE.
Camp counselors live in cabins with campers ages 7-17. They lead daily activities, everything from pottery to fencing. Counselors also lead overnight wilderness camping trips across West Michigan. The job of working at Camp Newaygo is a demanding and rewarding one. We believe every child should have a safe place to become their best self. As an all-girls camp, we look for staff who connect with our mission of empowering young women. Our day-camp counselors work with co-ed campers going into 1st-7th grade.
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- Qualifications
- All of our staff must be 18 or older and have graduated high school.
- Both Resident and Day Camp counselors live on-site during the summer.
- Ability and interest in working with children, experience and love of the outdoors, enthusiasm to the point of public concern.
- Compensation$250 per week, plus room and board
- Benefits
Food, Lodging, Wifi, and Laundry are provided during the summer.
- IndustryNon-Profit
- Fun FactWe have a private island.
- About Us
In the Lakes of West Michigan is a very special place called Camp Newaygo. Our exceptional programs in a rustic camp setting for girls, women and families dates back to 1926.