Summer Camp Counselor - Chicago - Lincoln Park

Job Details

Location
: 1734 N Orleans St., Chicago, IL 60614

Camp Dates
: 6/8/2026 (Mon) - 8/7/2026 (Fri) (including a weekend to set up, a weekend to breakdown, and an orientation date)

Hourly Wage
: $17.25 - $19.75 per hour. This pay range reflects Steve & Kate's Camp’s anticipated offer, which may vary with experience and other factors.

At Steve & Kate’s, we put radical trust in kids so that they learn to trust themselves. Campers choose minute‑to‑minute how to spend their time because making decisions today helps to build the self‑confidence they’ll need to wrangle unknowns tomorrow. We value empowering our staff to be their whole authentic selves because everyone in our community needs to feel included! Sound like something you can get behind?

If so, we’re looking for team members who are motivated babysitters, teachers, coaches, students, athletes, artists, and anyone ready to play hard and be goofy.

Staff members will be responsible for facilitating activities, making connections, and monitoring safety and wellness. Some staff will create and/or oversee activity spaces in which campers will self‑select activities, while others will work in rotating support roles throughout camp. Activities include sewing, stop‑motion animation, maker space, performing arts, arts and crafts, lounging, recreation, and more.

• Actively supervising campers
• Maintaining an organized and approachable activity space
• Ensuring compliance with Camp Policies
• Reporting & recording details of notable concerns or incidents, including injuries to campers, other staff, or self
• Keeping track of and being aware of camper allergies and dietary restrictions
• Adding daily updates and photos to campers’ profiles

• Does the idea of guiding kids while they make decisions for themselves excite you?
• Are you calm under pressure and able to calm those around you?
• Are you comfortable leading groups of kids on your own while still collaborating with a team?
• Do you have the stamina to keep up (literally) with 4‑12 year olds bursting with energy and creative potential? And, can you bench press a kindergartener (just kidding – can you lift up to 40 pounds)?
• Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge & learning something new (even if a third‑grade student is doing the teaching)?

• At least 16 years of age
• Minimum of 2 months experience working with age‑appropriate children, with 1 year preferred, in a professional, personal, or volunteer setting
• First Aid & CPR certified prior to Day 1 of Camp (some locations may require additional certifications)
• By applying and accepting an offer, you are giving Steve & Kate’s permission to email or text you
• You may be asked to chaperone campers on an off‑site field trip where required

This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Steve & Kate's Camp, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training. If hired, you will work in person in a schooled‑aged camp setting to provide supervision, care, program delivery, and services per Steve & Kate’s Camp and Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Steve & Kate’s Camp’s care and the employee.

Steve & Kate’s Camp and Bright Horizons comply with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy‑related limitations.

• Maintain and follow all safety and health rules of the location
• Organize and maintain clean and accessible activity spaces
• Assist in camp set‑up and breakdown during move‑in and out weekends
• Stand for long periods while supervising children and facilitating activities
• Participate in athletic games

• Where local regulations mandate, this position is eligible for sick time

This posting is anticipated to remain open until April 15, 2026.