Job Description
Have aremarkablesummer that allows you to share your passion forscience andmake a difference in the life of a child!
Be ahero, a mentorand a role model, earn college credit, build yourresume,have fun and make lifelong friends.
Withover 300 animals in our hands-on zoo and over 100 activities, CubCreek Science Camp is not your average summer camp. We have staffand campers from all over the world who all share the same passionfor science, nature and animals.
CubCreek Science Camp is a residential summer camp for boys and girlsages 7 to 17. We are dedicated to providing an unforgettable andunique summer camp experience, but above all else, we strive to helpour campers gain self-confidence, discover who they are, and makelasting friendships!
Dates:May 17 - Aug 8, 2026. Speak with us about alternative dates andpartial summer contracts.
Speakwith us about earning internship, work study or research projectcredit for the summer!
Learnmore about working at Cub Creek Science Camp- https://cubcreeksciencecamp.com/join-our-team/
Requirements
Workcooperatively with fellow Cabin Counselors to provide a healthy,safe, and enjoyable camp environment and experience for all campers.Cabin Counselors and Instructors live in a cabin group of 16 campersand provide activity instruction to campers during the day.
Wehave openings available for instructors in the following activities:
• Chemistry
• Physics& Engineering
• CrimeScience
• VeterinaryScience
• Animal Care and Zoology
• CulinaryScience
• Arts& Crafts
• Pottery and Ceramics
• Archery
• Riflery
• Outdoorand Nature Studies
• Caving
• HighRopes Course
KeyResponsibilities:
• Provideguidance to campers on their schedule, activity choices, and abidingcamp rules
• Ensurecampers are on time to activities with the appropriate supplies.Assist campers at meal times, and in the cabin to ensure campers aremaintaining health and hygiene practices such as showering, wearingclean clothes and getting appropriate sleep
• Leadcabin activities, songs, and games that are engaging and ageappropriate
• Provideemotional and behavioral support to campers as needed by followingbehavior management techniques as outlined in the staff manual andduring training
• Provideinstruction of assigned camp activities to campers
• Ensurethe safety of all campers when participating in campactivities
RequiredExperience and Skills:
• Completedat least 1 year of college education or equivalent
• Adesire to positively impact the life of a child and willingness toput the needs of campers first
• Havea passion for science, animals and childhood development
• Ableto effectively communicate ideas, and instructions in a constructivemanner
• Self-motivatedand able to work on tasks and assigned goals with minimalsupervision
• Bewilling to learn new concepts and skills
• Ableto work in a team and both give and take direction fromothers
• Willingnessto adhere to camp's code of conduct, rules and policies
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Benefits
Startingpay $4000 for 12 week summer. Additional $100 credit in campstore for snacks and supplies. Housing, meals, and laundryincluded. Weekend work is required, this position requiresavailability to work on-site 7 days a week for the contractperiod. 2-hour break provided each day, and 1 scheduled day offeach week. Additional leadership training and certificationsare available to the right candidates, including high ropes courseand lifeguard certifications. ** INTERNATIONAL STAFF - Pay and benefits will vary from advertised, please speak with Cub Creek directly **