Trip Leader - Camp Butternut Springs

Trip Leader - Camp Butternut Springs at Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana

Looking for a summer job that makes a difference? Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana 2026 camp staff today! Our Camp Butternut Springs overnight camp provides a safe and positive learning environment for campers ages 5-17, and energetic, passionate staff work together to create memorable experiences.

• Dates:
  June 5 – August 2
• Includes staff training
• Camp is closed June 19 and July 4‑6 (unpaid days)
• Weekly
  
  Schedule:
  
  11:00 a.m. Sunday – 7:00 p.m. Friday
• Daily 2‑hour break Monday‑Thursday
• Staff required to work Saturday, August 1; optional Saturday work on July 11 and July 25

• Pay: $135 per day
• Included room and board
• First Aid and CPR certification required
• Optional Archery, Lifeguard, and Aquatic Small Craft training available
• Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance Program

• Enjoys interacting with children and has prior experience working with various ages
• Enjoys outdoor activities and has prior experience in outdoor settings
• Prior experience leading children through environmental education or outdoor interpretation
• Must be 21+ years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license
• Willingness to work in an indoor/outdoor camp setting with irregular hours, limited technology, and varying weather conditions

• Provide fun, positive, and active leadership to campers
• Help build a supportive environment where campers can grow, make new friends, and try new things
• Model problem‑solving, collaboration, and initiative to campers and staff
• Develop, supervise, and deliver on‑site and off‑site programs involving outdoor skills and adventure‑based activities with campers and staff using Girl Scout program guidelines
• Oversee campers and staff during group activities, meals, and transitions to and from scheduled events
• Manage logistics of groups leaving camp, including food requisitions, specialized trip first aid kits, and communication with vendors
• Transport campers to off‑site trip locations safely using 12‑ and 15‑passenger vans
• Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures
• Assist with management and care of program supplies and spaces, including specialty equipment
• Maintain a clean camp environment and assist with care of camp equipment
• Communicate with camp director, health supervisor, and other staff regarding camper illnesses and injuries
• Maintain overall well‑being of campers throughout their camp experience
• Perform other duties as assigned