Summer Camp Residential Counselor

Under the supervision of the Unit Leader, Counselors work collaboratively to implement their residential program and create positive learning opportunities that support Hidden Villa’s Mission. Counselors are placed with the age group that suits their skill set and opportunities for growth. There may be opportunities when you are asked to work with a different cohort as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all campers in your group.
• Be a role model for each camper in your group. Design and teach/co-teach age-appropriate activities to groups of campers.
• Collaborate on leading and co-leading morning reflections and evening activities.
• Work with your Head Counselor/Unit Leader when there are camper adjustment or discipline problems.
• Recognize and respond to opportunities for discussion of individual or group problems or concerns.
• Provide opportunities for the group so that each individual experiences success during camp.
• Sleep on-site in your assigned program area when camp is in session.
• Participate in scheduling for your program prior to the start of each new session.
• Follow the schedule for your program as written by Head Counselors and Unit Leaders.
• Monitor and interact with campers during meals and all unstructured time.
• Be available in sleeping area at night to support campers.
• These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned and others assigned as