Summer Camp Counselor, Kentfield

Galileo is a nationally recognized summer day camp focused on empowering young innovators to change the world. With over 70 diverse communities served and hundreds of thousands of kids inspired since 2002, we are a leader in the Innovation Education Movement.

Join us for a joy-filled summer in a mission-driven environment!

As a Summer Camp Counselor (Team Leaders we call them at Galileo), you’ll be the core presence for each camper, guiding them through an impactful, safe, and engaging summer experience. Staying with the same group all week, you’ll create a supportive environment that prioritizes both physical and emotional safety. This is a seasonal role;
Summer Camp Counselors work full-time Monday - Friday (5 days per week).

• Lead and supervise campers: supervise groups of 15+ campers weekly, create a safe, inclusive, and engaging camp experience; foster group connection through team activities, games, and daily interactions; provide individual support based on campers’ diverse needs; collaborate with instructors to deliver Galileo’s project-based curriculum across science, technology, engineering, and math; prepare materials and ensure learning spaces are ready for each activity;
  
  participate in extended care programming before and after standard camp hours.

• Engage in all camp activities: plan, set up, and run daily activities; lead campers during ceremonies, activities, snack, and lunch with safety and a positive camp spirit; participate in camp songs, chants, and skits; work as part of a team to make camp experiences joyful and memorable.

• Provide exceptional customer service: greet campers and families with enthusiasm; follow check-in/check-out procedures for attendance and safety; communicate with families about campers’ experiences to ensure a positive start and end to each day.

• Build your skills with ongoing training and support: complete paid online training on innovation education, Galileo policies, and best practices before camp starts; attend two in-person setup and training days; develop professionally through feedback, supplemental training, and hands-on learning guided by camp leaders.

Compensation for this position is expected to be $18.55 per hour for new (first-year) camp staff, with exact pay determined by factors including work location and tenure. Returning (alumni) staff pay ranges from $18.80 per hour (second-year) to $19.55 per hour (fifth-year).

• One free week of camp for your own child
• 15% Friends and Family Discount
• Priority scholarship nominations
• Membership in the Galileo Alumni Community of over 20,000 inspiring changemakers

• All camps operate Monday - Friday. Shifts vary by position and location and can start as early as 7:00 a.m. and end as late as 6:30 p.m.
• Staff must complete online training and attend two pre-camp setup days before camp opens. Setup days may be scheduled on weekends.
• Camp setup dates, start dates, and duration vary by location. Find your location on our Camp Finder page to view site-specific dates.

• Experience supervising groups of 10+ children
• At least 1 year (or camp season) of experience in summer camp, school, childcare, tutoring, coaching kids, after-school programs, or related fields
• College coursework in Education or Child Development is a plus but not required
• Ability to balance multiple tasks with urgency and enthusiasm
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus but not required
• Ability to access and use web-based tools via a personal smart device
• Ability to complete all pre-camp tasks, including background checks, state-mandated certifications, electronic onboarding paperwork, and online training prior to the start of camp
• Availability to work 8-hour shifts daily, Monday - Friday, for the duration of camp; must be available to work a minimum of 4 continuous weeks overlapping with camp dates; priority given to those able to commit to the full duration (4-8 continuous weeks, depending on location)
• Must be at least 18 years of age by May 1st, 2026

At Galileo Camps, we value divergent thinkers and strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to apply.