Summer Camp Activities Counselor

Position: Summer Camp Activities Counselor

Location: Camp Courage - Maple Lake, MN

Job : 1222

# of Openings: 11

Join us in our mission to provide life-changing experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities!

As a True Friends Activities Counselor, you'll guide campers through exciting challenges while helping plan, prepare, and lead a variety of activities. You'll create safe, engaging, and memorable experiences that build confidence, teamwork, and adventure for campers of all abilities—making every day at camp both fun and meaningful.

Schedule: Seasonal, Late May - Mid August 2026

Location: Camp Courage, Maple Lake, MN

Pay: $313-$357 per week based on tenure with True Friends, plus opportunity for end of summer bonus

• 6-7 weeks worked | additional $60 per week worked
• 8-9 weeks worked | additional $70 per week worked
• 10-11 weeks worked | additional $80 per week worked
• 12-14 weeks worked | additional $90 per week worked

• Resident or citizen of the USA, in 'good standing' with the organization and a live in summer camp staff member (excludes support staff)
• Opportunities to gain and strengthen leadership skills
• Meals and lodging provided during employment
• Gain hands-on, career-relevant experience
• Build your portfolio with diverse work examples
• Work in a scenic and inspiring work environment
• ...and more!

• Facilitate activities and ensure proper maintenance of all equipment
• Use and develop skills to lead a wide range of activities—from high ropes to arts and crafts, from large group games to adaptive archery, and so much more
• Learn how to adapt all activities to meet the needs of campers of all ages and abilities
• Create opportunities that promote empowerment, independence, and confidence
• Facilitate team building, social skill development, and plenty of fun
• Share your unique skills and hobbies as a specialized counselor (waterfront, recreation, or creative) or serve as a well-rounded counselor leading a variety of activities.

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Prior experience facilitating high ropes activities and maintaining ropes equipment
• Willing to step outside your comfort zone and try new challenges
• Comfortable coaching and leading both small and large groups
• Passionate about making a difference in the world
• Comfortable supporting others with daily living skills (training provided)
• Open to living and working in a communal setting
• Eager to take initiative and demonstrate strong work ethic
• Flexible and adaptable in an ever-changing environment

Highly valued, but not required: CPR/First Aid certification, Lifeguard certification, camping experience, prior experience working with individuals with disabilities

• Ability to see, hear, and communicate verbally
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and move continually during working hours
• Ability to feel objects and use fingers to operate tools and controls
• May be required to wear a seat harness for up to 8 hours per day, hanging in harness up to 45 minutes at a time

True Friends is a nonprofit organization providing life-changing experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities. True Friends' programs include camp, respite, retreats, team building, therapy and adaptive riding, and travel; serving over 25,000 individuals annually.