2026 SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR for Rising 1st-6th Graders

Summary

The Summer Camp Counselor helps children grow, play, and thrive in a Christ-centered environment by providing attentive supervision, encouraging character development, and supporting engaging summer activities and outings for rising 1st–6th graders.

Duties

What You’ll Do
· Supervise campers throughout the day, ensuring safety, positive behavior, and active engagement.
· Lead and assist with daily activities such as outdoor play, games, crafts, STEM challenges, sports, water activities, and group projects.
· Support a Christ-centered environment by encouraging character growth (kindness, honesty, respect, perseverance, service, etc.).
· Help maintain consistent schedules and smooth transitions (arrival, activities, lunch, rest/reset times, clean-up, dismissal).
· Build positive relationships with campers by being present, attentive, and encouraging.
· Assist with on-campus set-up, clean-up, organization, and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.
· Help implement behavior supports using positive guidance and clear expectations.
· Communicate promptly with Camp Leadership regarding concerns, safety issues, injuries, or parent needs.
· Participate in staff training, planning meetings, and daily preparation as assigned.
· Field Trips (if assigned):
· Support supervision and headcounts, follow safety procedures, and remain alert and engaged.
· Assist with loading/unloading and maintaining calm, orderly conduct during travel and outings.
· Follow transportation policies and all camp safety expectations.


Safety and Professional Expectations
· Maintain active supervision at all times (positioning, scanning, listening, anticipating needs).
· Follow all camp policies, emergency procedures, and incident reporting requirements.
· Maintain confidentiality and professionalism with children and family information.
· Use appropriate language, tone, and discipline methods aligned with MGP values and policies.
· Demonstrate reliability and punctuality, understanding that consistent staffing is critical for safety.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For - We are seeking a compassionate, energetic, and responsible individual who loves working with children and thrives in a team environment. As a Summer Camp Counselor, you will:
· Be a follower of Jesus Christ, seeking to live all aspects of life under His Lordship.
· Model positive, respectful behavior toward children, families, and co-workers, fostering a loving and supportive environment.
· Bring enthusiasm, flexibility, and a joyful attitude to daily camp life.
· Communicate effectively and with care, using tact, patience, and kindness in all interactions.
· Understand and practice safety procedures to ensure a secure environment for all campers.
· Support a solution-driven, transparent, and fun atmosphere where children can thrive.

Education and Experience
· High School diploma or equivalent required (college students welcome).
· Must be able to pass required background checks and meet childcare licensing requirements (as applicable).

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children (camp, childcare, coaching, tutoring, VBS, etc.) preferred.
• CPR/First Aid training preferred or willingness to obtain.

Benefits

Why You’ll Love Working With Us
· You’ll be part of a team that genuinely cares for each other and the children we serve.
· You’ll gain leadership experience and practical training working with school-age children.
· You’ll work in a supportive, faith-based environment where you can make a lasting impact.
· You’ll help create a positive, fun, and meaningful summer experience for campers and families.

About Us

Master's Garden Preschool is a ministry of Ebenezer Baptist Church. We believe that every child is a gift from God. Our mission is to provide a healthy and affordable program that is designed to meet the social, emotional, spiritual, educational, and physical needs of each child.