Program Leader; Outdoor Education- Camp Greene Wood

Program Leader (Outdoor Education) – Camp Greene Wood

Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana 2026 camp staff today! Camp Greene Wood day camp is a place where energetic and passionate staff come together to provide a safe and positive learning environment for girls ages 5-17.

As a Program Leader, you will be critical to the success of the summer as part of the leadership team and the first-line resource for problem solving for campers and counselors. You will supervise and guide campers and counselors through progressive learning experiences in the assigned specialty area of Outdoor Education.

Dates:
June 2 – August 1, 2026.

Weekly

Schedule:

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday. Saturday and Sundays off.

Camp is closed June 19, 2026 and July 3–5, 2026; these days are unpaid. Special Overnight Week June 29 – July 1, 2026 includes 2‑hour break on Tuesday.

Includes leadership training, staff training, and an in‑service day.

• Pay: $120 per day
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Optional Archery, Lifeguard, and Aquatic Small Craft training available if interested.
• Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance Program

• Loves to interact with children and has prior experience working with children of various ages.
• Enjoys spending time outdoors and has prior experience working in an outdoor setting.
• Must be 20+ years old as of June 14, 2026, and possess a high school diploma or GED; 21+ preferred.
• 1–3 years experience working with children in a camp or similar setting.
• Willingness to work and, at times, live in an indoor and outdoor camp setting, which includes working irregular hours with limited or simple equipment, rustic facilities, wildlife and insects, limited technology, and daily exposure to sun, rain, and other weather conditions.

• Oversee the nature, science, and program‑in‑a‑box programmatic area, including prepping supplies and facilitating outdoor education activities; ensure activities are age‑appropriate and include instruction of Leave No Trace Principles.
• 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 other staff.
• Be an active member of the leadership team to provide cohesive teamwork, develop open communication, encourage positive peer relationships, and deliver support.
• Develop, supervise, and deliver facilitation of programs in an assigned specialty area with campers and staff through the use of Girl Scout planning and program guidelines.
• Know the schedule, activities, and needs of the campers’ programs, and be capable of taking over as primary facilitator; expected to participate enthusiastically in activities.
• Oversee campers and staff during group activities, meals, and transitions to and from scheduled events.
• Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures.
• Assist with management of program supplies and spaces, including specialty equipment, maintaining a clean camp environment.
• Maintain responsibility for the overall well‑being of campers throughout their camp experience.
• Act as first‑level advisor for counselors who have camper challenges and concerns.
• Listen to and advise staff members regarding personal issues as needed, serving as their advocate and mentor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Apply now to become part of our dynamic crew and make a lasting impact on our campers.