Summer Camp Counselor- Camp Greene Wood

Summer Camp Counselor – Camp Greene Wood

Looking for a summer job that makes a difference? Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana 2026 camp staff today! Our 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.

• Dates:
  June 4 – August 1, 2026
• Includes staff training and in-service day
• Camp is closed June 19, 2026 and July 3‑5, 2026 (unpaid)
• Weekly schedule: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday
• Staff training week hours: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday off
• Special Overnight Week June 29 – July 1, 2026 (includes 2‑hour break on Tuesday)

• Pay: $105 per day
• First Aid and CPR certification required
• Optional Archery, Lifeguard, and Aquatic Small Craft training available for interested staff
• Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance Program

• Love to interact with children and have prior experience working with children of various ages
• Enjoy spending time outdoors and have prior experience working in an outdoor setting
• High school graduate or GED
• 18 years of age or older by June 14, 2026
• 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 while at camp, and daily exposure to sun, rain, and other 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
• Role model problem‑solving, collaboration, and initiative to campers and other staff
• Supervise and participate in all aspects of activities and experiences with campers by using Girl Scout planning and program guidelines
• Provide quality outdoor programs that may include arts and crafts, nature study, theater, traditional and non‑traditional sports, water activities, off‑site trips, and much more
• Oversee campers during group activities, meals, and transitions to and from scheduled events
• Assist in the care of camp equipment and maintain a clean camp environment
• Maintain responsibility for the overall well‑being of campers throughout their camp experience
• Other duties as assigned

Apply today to join our summer camp team!