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Girl Scouts

Camp Unit Counselor (Seasonal)

Selma, NC · On-site

$470/wk

Camp Mary Atkinson, Camp Graham, Camp Hardee, and Camp Mu-Sha-Ni. At Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal Pines, we believe in the power of girls! Our mission is to build girls of courage, confidence ...

NCSU

Temporary Camp Cook - Ellerbe, NC

Raleigh, NC

During spring camp Sunday - Friday February 1 - May and summer camp June 2 - August 8. Hours may vary from week to week. Is Time Limited No If Yes, Appointment Length Wolfpack Perks and Benefits As a ...

NCSU

Temporary Summer Camp Staff - Columbia, NC

Raleigh, NC

$12.25 - $16/hr

Camp Counselors * Lifeguards * Aquatics Coordinator * Health Care Coordinator Details of each position are listed below: Summer Program Activity Instructor: Summer Program Activity Instructors will ...

Brock & Company Inc

Cook-- Summer Camp

Wake Forest, NC

$16 - $18/hr

Description Cook - Summer Camp - Full-Time - Seasonal Wage: $16-$18 Per hour Ready to trade the everyday routine for a summer full of energy, teamwork, and good food? As a Cook in our seasonal camp ...

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Camp counselors often face challenges such as managing large groups of children with diverse needs, addressing homesickness, and handling unexpected situations like minor injuries or disagreements. Effective communication, adaptability, and strong organizational skills are key to overcoming these challenges. Building rapport with campers, staying calm under pressure, and collaborating closely with other staff members help ensure a positive and safe camp environment. Regular team meetings and training sessions also support counselors in navigating these common issues.

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To thrive as a Camp Counselor, you need experience working with children, basic first aid knowledge, and often a high school diploma or relevant certification. Familiarity with safety protocols, activity planning tools, and sometimes lifeguard or CPR certification are typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills help counselors foster a positive and inclusive camp environment. These skills ensure camper safety, smooth operation of activities, and memorable experiences for all participants.

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Primary RoleOrganizes and manages camp activities, facilities, and logisticsSupervises and mentors campers, leads activities, ensures safety
Required CredentialsEvent planning, management experience often preferredFirst aid certification, child supervision experience
Work EnvironmentCampgrounds, outdoor settings, administrative officesCampgrounds, activity areas, outdoor and indoor settings
Industry UsageUsed by camp organizations, summer programsUsed by summer camps, youth programs

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Summer Field Trip Camp Counselor - Cary (Robert V Godbold Park)

Summer Field Trip Camp Counselor - Cary (Robert V Godbold Park)

Steve & Kate's Camp

Cary, NC • On-site

$16.25 - $18/hr

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Posted 21 days ago

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Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

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Job description

Job Details
Location: 2050 NW Maynard Rd., Cary, NC 27513

Field Trip Dates: 6/12/2026 (Fri)- 8/21/2026 (Fri)

Field Trip Hours: 8:45 am - 5:15 pm (actual shifts may vary)

Hourly Wage: (determined using prior experience) The hourly rate for this position is $16.25- $18.00 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Steve & Kate's Camp in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening.  Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on experience and other relevant business or organizational factors.

At Steve & Kate's, we put radical trust in kids so that they learn to trust themselves. Our Field Trip program honors that philosophy by exposing campers to activities and spaces that awaken their curiosity and passions.  We value empowering our staff to be their whole authentic selves because everyone in our community needs to feel included!  Sound like something you can get behind? If so, we're looking for team members who are motivated babysitters, teachers, coaches, students, athletes, artists, and anyone ready to play hard and be goofy. As a Steve & Kate’s staff member, you’ll sharpen your inherent leadership skills, learn some new ones, and collaborate with interesting people, all while immersing yourself in creativity and play.

Job Responsibilities:

Staff members will be responsible for chaperoning field trips, making connections, and monitoring safety and wellness. You’ll travel by bus to multiple stops, all while having fun with kids. 

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Actively supervising campers
  • Ensure compliance with Camp Policies
  • Reporting & Recording details of notable concerns or incidents, and of injuries to campers, other staff members, or self
  • Keeping track and being aware of camper allergies and dietary restrictions

How do you know if you’re the right candidate? 

  • Does the idea of guiding kids while they make decisions for themselves excite you?
  • Are you calm under pressure and able to calm those around you?
  • Are you comfortable leading groups of kids on your own while still collaborating with a team?
  • Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge & learning something new (even if a third grader is doing the teaching)?

Job Requirements:

  • At least 18 years of age 
  • Minimum of 2 months experience working with camp–age children, with 1 year preferred, in either a professional, personal or volunteer setting. 
  • First Aid & CPR certified prior to Day 1 of Camp (some locations may require additional certifications)
  • By applying and accepting an offer you are giving Steve & Kate's permission or email or text you
Physical Requirements
This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Steve & Kate's Camp, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training. If hired, you will work in person in a schooled-aged camp setting to provide supervision, care, program delivery, and services per Steve & Kate's Camp and Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Steve & Kate's Camp's care and the employee.
Steve & Kate's Camp and Bright Horizons comply with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations. The full set of physical requirements for this role are as follows:
• Maintain and follow all safety and health rules of the location.
• Organize and maintain clean and accessible activity spaces.
• Assist in camp set-up and breakdown during move-in and out weekends.
• Stand for long periods while supervising children and facilitating activities.
• Participate in athletic games.
Benefits:
• Where local regulations mandate, this position is eligible for sick time.
Deadline to Apply: This posting is anticipated to remain open until May 1, 2026.

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