Summer Camp Counselor

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The Fowler Center is looking for enthusiastic, supportive, and caring individuals to be part of our 2026 summer camp team
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Spend 10 weeks of your summer on 200 acres of beautiful countryside in the Thumb of Michigan. Your days will be filled with laughter, songs, activity, fresh air, and new adventures.
Learn how to support individuals with developmental disabilities and adapt outdoor activities.
Connect with staff from all over the state of Michigan, the US, and various countries around the world.
Grow in both your professional and personal life as you directly impact our campers and their families.

• Assist campers with personal care based upon individual needs (dressing, toileting, showering, teeth‑brushing, feeding, etc.).
• Provide direct supervision of campers to ensure their safety at all times.
• Guide and assist campers in a range of outdoor activities including boating, swimming, fishing, crafts, sports, archery, music, campfires, small animals, and nature hikes.
• Adapt a multitude of activities to help campers participate to the best of their ability.
• Participate in camp community life and encourage campers to do so: dressing for theme days, singing, cabin tidying, clean table after meals, etc.
• Work in collaboration with other staff to create a rewarding, safe, and positive camp experience for everyone.
• Enforce camp rules/regulations to ensure the safety of campers and staff.
• Complete daily documentation as required by licensing, funding, and agency policy.
• Dispense daily topical medications for campers and keep Camp Nurse apprised of any health concerns.
• Participate in training activities that are provided by the Agency for professional growth and skill development, including pre‑camp orientation.
• Set up/clean up recreation equipment.
• Actively welcome parents, guardians, caregivers, and families throughout the check‑in process.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Build your resume while having fun.
• Gain and increase valuable skills for your future career (communication, collaboration, creativity, leadership, problem‑solving, critical thinking, and more).
• Active and meaningful work.
• Meals and lodging in camper cabins included for the duration of Summer Camp.
• First Aid/CPR training certification provided.
• Forge lifelong friendships with staff from all over the world.

• Age 18+ with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have a passion for working with individuals with disabilities.
• Be flexible, compassionate, and positive.
• Meet the State's Moral Character Standard.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Manage time and multiple priorities, meet deadlines.
• Exercise professional judgement in making decisions.
• Complete assigned tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Perform physically active work requiring frequent standing, reaching, walking, bending, shoveling, pulling/pushing (up to 150 lbs.), climbing, and lifting (up to 75 lbs.).
• Must be able to participate in games, sports, and physical activities including water‑based games and activities.
• Adhere to all applicable safety and health policies and procedures.
• Able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury).