Summer Camp Counselor

Locations: Camp McCormick, Stillman Valley, IL and Camp Dean, Big Rock, IL. This position is required to live on-site.

Duration: Summer – May 26 – August 2, 2026

Salary: $650 Weekly

Final date to receive applications: Open until filled

Reports to: Camp Director, Camp Assistant Director

Camp Counselors are responsible for working with campers to identify and plan for their individual objectives for attending camp with the expectation of providing an exciting, fun, and memorable experience for all campers.

• Supervise all assigned aspects of campers’ day including morning activities, cabin clean‑up, mealtimes, rest hours, evening activities, getting ready for bed and after‑hours duties as assigned.
• Teach camping skills and appreciation of the out‑of-doors as well as themed program activities.
• Work in a team with other counselors, program staff, and assistance staff around camp.
• Guide activities and experiences in the unit through use of girl‑leader planning and the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
• Support and strengthen courage, confidence, and character in all campers and staff.
• Assist in unit housekeeping, sanitation, care of supplies and equipment.
• Assist with the responsibility for the health and safety of the campers.
• Assist with records, reports, and inventories as requested by Unit Leader.
• Live in a unit near campers.
• Identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to camp activities.
• Assist in the opening and closing of camp as directed.
• Take precautions to ensure personal health.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings on time and in uniform.
• Be a role model for campers in words, deeds, and actions.
• Provide a thrilling and safe atmosphere for campers to explore, learn, and create while developing personally.
• Other duties as assigned.

• At least 18 years old and have completed high school
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to maneuver through camp without assistance and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Integrity, good character, good judgment
• Desire and ability to work with children, peers, and adults in an outdoors setting.
• Ability to place needs of campers above own
• Experience working with children preferred
• Girl Scout experience preferred

• Be guided in all actions by the Girl Scout Mission, Promise, and Law.
• Be a registered member of Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) and have passed a background check.
• Accept the principles and beliefs of Girl Scouting and comply with the most current policies, procedures, and guidelines of GSNI and GSUSA.
• Complete required training as assigned and provided by GSNI and GSUSA.

• All check‑in and checkout for all sessions
• All camp activities such as games, campfire, and special events
• All meals, including packouts in units

Apply HERE. Please include the title of the position and location when applying. For more information, visit our website lscoutsni.org/careers.

We are Girl Scouts. Girl Scout membership is open to all members who accept the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois commit to doing all we can, using our collective power, to help create the change in our communities that is long overdue. We will do our part to dismantle systemic racism. We recognize that this is far from easy or fast work, but we are Girl Scouts—we believe in sisterhood, justice, and fairness—so we are in it for the long haul.

In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.