Lead Summer Camp Counselor

Lead Summer Camp Counselor

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Carol Stream Park District, Carol Stream, IL

Seeking creative, enthusiastic, caring, mature, and responsible team players! Give back this summer at Awesome Adventure Camp and Epic Adventure Camp. Foster a safe and active environment for kids K‑6, engage with campers in day‑to‑day activities, and implement crafts, games, and more as a lead camp counselor.

• Starting at $17.00/hour.
• Complimentary Fitness Center and Coral Cove Water Park membership, two Coyote Crossing Mini Golf Passes, recognition awards, and social activities.

• Part‑time position (employees do not work more than 1,000 hours in a calendar year).

• Plan, organize, implement, adapt, and evaluate daily camp activities.
• Continuously train, supervise, evaluate, and provide constructive feedback to staff.
• Supervise participants, ensure safety, enforce rules, and follow discipline guidelines.
• Make confident, independent decisions while adhering to extensive policies & procedures.
• Review emergency forms, monitor attendance numbers, and complete programmatic paperwork.
• Manage challenging parent phone calls and behavior management situations.
• Effectively communicate with supervisors, coworkers, campers, and parents.
• Set‑up and clean‑up various camp activities and the facility.
• Counselors must be creative and enthusiastic; caring, mature, and responsible; and energetic and actively engaged in the program.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• At least 4 years of experience working with children preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership experience.
• Applicants are preferred to be available for the entire camp season (subject to change based on CCSD
  93 Calendar):
• Awesome Adventure Camp:
  June 8 – August 14, 2026.
• Epic Adventure Camp:
  June 4 – August 18, 2026.
• Must be available for pre‑season training starting May 27, 2026.
• Counselors ages 21 and older may be responsible for the transportation of participants and must successfully pass a driver’s abstract and post‑offer drug test.
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Minimum age: 18.

Entry level

Part‑time

Education and Training

Recreational Facilities

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