Summer Camp Counselor

Organization

Delaware Nature Society

Job Posted

January 15, 2026

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Remote

No

Contact Name

Katie Fisher

Contact Email

katie.fisher@delnature.org

Deadline to Apply

Location

Hockessin, DE
United States
Spend a summer in nature at DelNature! Help children discover the magic of the natural world at summer camp! Join our teaching team for our twelve, week-long summer camp programs. Camps run June 8 - August 28, 2026. The Summer Camp Counselor position is targeted towards those 16-18 yrs. old.

Summary

The Summer Camp Counselor position is a minimum 6-week, maximum 12-week employment. Summer Camp Counselors (Counselors) support the effective delivery of educational lessons and activities for children ages 4 to 12 during week-long summer camp programs. Counselors participate in staff training and rotate through various summer camp duties. Duties include assisting with 4-12 y/o camps and programs, assisting with extended care activities, and leading summer camp activities. Summer Camp Training will be held a few evenings and weekend days starting at the end of May. Summer camps begin Monday, June 8th, and continue until Friday, August 28th.

This position reports to: Education/Site Coordinator at assigned site.

Start Date: May 31st, 2026

End Date: August 28, 2026

Apply: https://delawarenaturesociety.org/about/job-opportunities/ 

Founded in 1964, the Delaware Nature Society (DelNature) is a state-wide, non-profit organization that aspires to be inclusive and multicultural, celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity.

Compensation Information

Starting rate of $15-$18/hour. – This is a seasonal position ending in August. Summer Camp Counselors are paid hourly for the seasonal position divided into twice-monthly payments with all required federal and state taxes withheld. Camp staff are required to take a 30-minute unpaid meal break daily.