Summer Camp Counselor, Westchester​/Playa Vista

Summer Camp Counselor, Westchester/Playa Vista

Galileo is a nationally recognized summer day camp that's about 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. Here, innovation, purpose and personal development converge, creating an environment where your talents shine and your impact is celebrated. We invest, test and continually iterate to sustain a culture that values Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

We were named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to work for in the Nation in 2023 and have appeared on the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area list multiple times. We also were named one of Forbes’ Best Small Companies in 2017 and a Top 100 Real Impact Company in 2019. Join us for a joy-filled summer in a mission-driven environment.

As a Summer Camp Counselor (Team Leaders as we call them at Galileo), you’ll be the core presence for each camper, guiding them through an impactful, safe, and engaging summer experience. You’ll stay with the same group all week to create a supportive environment that prioritizes 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, typically in groups of 15+, creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging camp experience.
• Foster group connection through team activities, games, and daily interactions.
• Ensure a positive, supportive environment, manage camper behavior through restorative practices, and provide individual support based on campers’ diverse needs.
• Collaborate with instructors to deliver Galileo’s project-based curriculum, integrating science, technology, engineering, and math.
• Support instructors by preparing materials and ensuring learning spaces are ready for each activity.
• Support and participate in extended care programming before and after standard camp hours.

• Collaborate with teammates to plan, set up, and run daily activities.
• Lead campers during ceremonies, activities, snack and lunch, ensuring safety and a positive camp spirit.
• Lead and participate in camp songs, chants, and skits, bringing energy to opening and closing ceremonies.
• Work as part of a team to make camp experiences joyful and memorable.

• Greet campers and families with enthusiasm, ensuring a welcoming environment.
• Follow check-in/check-out procedures for efficient attendance and safety.
• Communicate with families about campers’ experiences as needed, ensuring a positive start and end to each day.

• Complete paid online training on innovation education, Galileo policies, and best practices before camp starts.
• Attend two in-person setup and training days to prepare your camp and meet your team.
• Develop professionally through feedback, supplemental training, and hands-on learning guided by camp leaders.

• Your exact pay will be determined based on a variety of factors, including work-site location and tenure. Pay ranges from $17.65 to $22.75 per hour, determined based on camp location and years worked with Galileo Camps.
• All staff receive a training pay rate for hours worked prior to the start of camp, which includes all online training and setup day; the training pay rate is the local minimum wage rate.
• 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. See location on Camp Finder page for site-specific dates.
• Experience supervising groups of 10+ children and related work in summer camps, schools, childcare, tutoring, coaching, or…