Youth Program Counselor MAKER DAY CAMPS

Youth Program Counselor – Maker Day Camps

Conferences and Institutes is seeking a Youth Program Counselor for Maker Day Camps scheduled for August 5–8, 2025. The role includes overseeing the safety and well‑being of minors during the camp and handling daily program administration.

• Supervise and ensure the safety of minors participating in the program.
• Manage all aspects of daily program administration, including youth compliance policies, emergency response procedures, and direct communication with the Program Director and Program Manager.
• Collect, store, verify medication, and oversee participant health information.
• Assist with the development of instructional content and deliver lessons and activities.
• Monitor safety, whereabouts, and actions of program participants at all times, including non‑instructional periods.
• Identify and respond to issues concerning participant interactions, behavior, mental health, and acclimation to the program environment.
• Act quickly and calmly when situations arise, using sound judgment, handling sensitive issues, addressing behavior, and following notification protocols.

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check.
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form.
• Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

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