Program Leader (Arts & Crafts)- Camp Greene Wood - Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana

Program Leader (Arts & Crafts)- Camp Greene Wood  

Looking for a summer job that makes a difference? Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana 2025 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.  

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. In this role you will supervise and guide campers and counselors through progressive learning experiences in an assigned specialty area (Arts & Crafts). 

Work Commitment: 

Dates: May 29 - August 1 

• Includes staff training and in-service day 

• Camp is closed June 19 and July 4; these days are unpaid 

Weekly Schedule: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday 

• Saturday and Sundays off 

• Staff training week hours 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 

Special Overnight Week June 30 – July 2 

• Daily 2-hour break Monday-Wednesday 

Camp Staff Benefits: 

• Pay: $112 per day 

• First Aid and CPR certification 

• Optional Archery, Lifeguard, and Aquatic Small Craft training available if interested.  

• Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance Program 

Qualifications: 

• 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 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 while at camp, and daily exposure to sun, rain, and other weather conditions 

Responsibilities: 

• Oversee the management of the Craft Cove, including prepping supplies and facilitating craft activities; ensure arts and crafts activities are age-appropriate and program-specific, and result in tangible projects for campers to take home.   

• 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 

• Develop, supervise, and deliver facilitation of programs in an assigned specialty area with campers and staff through the use of girl planning and Girl Scout program guidelines 

• Knowledge with schedule, activities, and needs of the campers’ programs, and 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 

• Assist in providing quality outdoor programs that may include arts and crafts, nature study, theater, traditional and non-traditional sports, water activities, and much more 

• 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 today to join our summer camp team!

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