Galileo is a nationally recognized summer day camp that's all about empowering young innovators to change the world. As a Summer Camp Counselor, you'll be the core presence for each camper, guiding them through an impactful, safe, and engaging summer experience.
Requirements
- Supervise groups of 15+ campers weekly, creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging camp experience.
- Foster group connection through team activities, games, and daily interactions.
- Ensure a positive, supportive environment, manage camper behavior through restorative practices, and provide individual support based on campers' diverse needs.
- Collaborate with instructors to deliver Galileo's innovative, project-based curriculum, integrating science, technology, engineering, and math.
- Support instructors by preparing materials and ensuring learning spaces are ready for each activity.
- Support and participate in extended care programming before and after standard camp hours
- Engage in All Camp Activities, Collaborate with teammates to plan, set up, and run daily activities, Lead campers during ceremonies, activities, snack, and lunch, ensuring safety and a positive camp spirit.
- Lead and participate in camp songs, chants, and skits, bringing energy to opening and closing ceremonies, Work as part of a team to make camp experiences joyful and memorable.
- Provide Exceptional Customer Service, Greet campers and families with enthusiasm, ensuring a welcoming environment, Follow check-in/check-out procedures for efficient attendance and safety.
- Communicate with families about campers’ experiences as needed, ensuring a positive start and end to each day, Build Your Skills with Ongoing Training and Support, Complete paid online training on innovation education, Galileo policies, and best practices before camp starts, Attend two in-person setup and training days to prepare your camp and meet your team, Develop professionally through feedback, supplemental training, and hands-on learning guided by camp leaders.
Benefits
- One free week of camp for your own child!
- 15% Friends and Family Discount
- Priority scholarship nominations
- Membership in the Galileo Alumni Community of over 20,000 inspiring changemakers!
