Camp Counselor

Each Camp Counselor is a residential instructor and on call 24 hours Sunday-Friday. They are responsible for the general welfare of the campers. Counselors supervise eight to ten campers and instruct them in environmental subjects, outdoor skills, and recreation. They are responsible for the condition of the camp buildings and grounds and the supplies and materials used in the camp programs. Counselors also assist the Camp Supervisors in the development of daily, weekly and seasonal schedules. Counselors are on call 24 hours/day during the camp week, but they get one 4-hour block of time off sometime between Monday-Thursday during camp, and then have Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday morning off.   

Specific duties include, but not limited to: 

• Supervises the campers on a 24-hour basis and are responsible for the wellbeing and health of the campers 
• Teach environmental education lessons, lead trips, programs and assist as needed to fulfill the programmatic needs of the camp program  
• Instructs the campers in the core environmental science curricula 
• Responsible for the planning and conducting of recreational activities, including maintaining camp inventories 
• Counsel campers who become homesick or disruptive. 
• Assist in the purchasing, inventory and delivery of supplies, materials and equipment 
• Support and assist other counselors in the development and completion of camp activities 
• Administer first aid to campers if necessary 
• Supervise and implement overnight camping 
• Develop and implement education recreation and work projects 

How to apply:

Submit a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts to campemploy@dec.ny.gov