Summer Camp Counselor

• Position Type:
  Auxiliary/ Extended and Summer Staff
• Date Posted: 12/11/2025
• Location:
  
  The Independence School
• Date Available:
  
  06/17/2026
• Closing Date: 05/01/2026

Independence was founded in 1978 by parents seeking a challenging education that would be strong in the academic areas, arts, foreign languages, and athletics. Today, the school occupies a 90-acre campus in the Pike Creek Valley (near Hockessin, Newark, and Wilmington, Cecil County, MD, and southeastern Chester County, PA), and features state of the art facilities and outdoor classrooms.

The Independence School, an independent day school welcoming children age 3 through 8th Grade, provides an exceptionally strong academic foundation and so much more. At Independence, students learn to think for themselves. They learn independence. Our school mission, beliefs, and core values guide us to ensure we offer students an unparalleled educational experience, opportunities for leadership and a welcoming community for the entire family.

We encourage you to learn more about our school. Please click the link below.

https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-opportunities

Direct Supervisor:
Jen Hayes - Director of Auxiliary Programs

Type:
Part-Time Temporary Employee

A summer camp counselor is responsible for planning and leading various recreational activities for children during summer camp, ensuring their safety and well-being while fostering a positive and engaging camp experience through mentorship, group activities, and skill development, often including outdoor skills and sports, all while maintaining a safe and supportive environment.

• Develop and lead indoor and outdoor activities to engage campers
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all assigned campers
• Maintain positive relationships with campers, parents and staff
• Assist with mediating camper conflict in a positive manner and support Summer Camp Director's behavior management strategies
• Follow all safety and security procedures communicated prior to the start of camp
• Complete online training and in-person training

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Days/
  
  Hours:
  
  Monday - Friday from 8:45 a.m.
  
  - 4:15 p.m.

The Independence School prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.