Cabin Counselor program , and durations

Cabin Counselor - Multiple locations, program types, and durations

Location: All Sites

Job : 1291

# of Openings: 1

Join us in our mission to provide life‑changing experiences that enhance independence and self‑esteem for children and adults with disabilities! As a Cabin Counselor, you’ll make a real difference while having the summer of a lifetime! Lead adventures, games, and activities, encourage social connections, and help campers build confidence and independence. Share laughs in the cabin, cheer them on during activities, and create memories that campers — and you — will never forget.

Specific duties, schedules, locations, and responsibilities vary by assignment. We work to match counselors with roles that align with their interests, experience, and strengths. No matter the assignment, staff receive comprehensive training and strong support while gaining hands‑on experience working directly with campers. You’ll build leadership and teamwork skills, gain valuable professional experiences, and make a meaningful impact all in a fun, inclusive camp environment where lasting memories are made.

Seasonal, Early June – Mid August 2026

Annandale, Maple Lake, and Eden Prairie, MN

NEED TO ENTER RANGE 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
• Requirements: Resident or citizen of the USA, in ‘good standing’ with the organization and a live in summer camp staff member (excludes support staff)

• Support campers social, emotional, and physical needs
• Lead the way in creating fun, friendship, and adventure
• Support campers with a wide variety of needs, as needed based on assignment
• Help foster a loving, inclusive, and supportive environment
• Create opportunities for campers of all abilities to try new things, build skills, and step outside their comfort zones
• Set clear expectations, ensure campers' basic needs are met, and build meaningful relationships that support both learning and fun
• Develop valuable professional skills - both hard and soft - that will benefit you long after summer ends
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain)
• Stand, walk, sit, bend, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and move continually during working hours
• Hear and communicate verbally with participants and team members
• Use hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment

• Opportunities to build and strengthen leadership skills
• Hans-on, career-relevant experiences working directly with carpers
• The chance to build you resume and portfolio with diverse, meaningful work
• Meals and lodging provided during employment
• The opportunity to live and work in a scenic, inspiring environment
• Lifelong skills, friendships, and memories - and SO MUCH MORE!

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to pass organizational background study
• Willing to step outside your comfort zone and try new things
• Passionate about making a difference in the world
• Comfortable supporting others with a range of needs, which may include assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal cares for some positions
• Open to living and working in a communal setting
• Eager to take initiative and demonstrate a strong work ethic
• Flexible and adaptable in an ever-changing environment
• Highly valued, but not required: camping experiences, prior experience working with individuals with disabilities

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.