- Wages/Pay
- $450.00 / week
- Experience Level
- No experience required
- Job Start Date
- ASAP
Job Details
Our counselors live, play, eat, sing, swim, and explore with a cabin group of up to 16 campers. Counselors support each camper’s unique physical (hygiene, medical needs, eating, sleeping, safety), social (teamwork, cabin dynamics, conflict management), mental (attention, engagement), spiritual (faith-based reflections and activities), and emotional (safety, security, comfort) needs. Counselors and campers are assigned to cabin groups with at least one staff member for every 8 campers. In addition to supporting the day-to-day needs of campers, Counselors lead formal and informal group activities with their cabin groups and participate in all-camp programming.
TIME COMMITMENT
- International Staff Arrival and Orientation - June 20-22, 2024
- Program Staff Training - June 24 - June 29, 2024
- Specialized Training - July 1 - July 3, 2024
- Summer Program - July 8 - August 10, 2024
COMPENSATION
- $450/week for 6.5 weeks + room & board; eligible for $250 end-of-summer bonus for good performance and working the full season ($3,175 for full summer)
- Note: Take-home compensation for international staff may vary based on fees owed to visa sponsor organizations
TIME-OFF
- Weekday Breaks: 3 hour break/day Tuesday - Friday
- Weekend Break: 2 PM Saturday - 8 AM Monday
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
- Specialized certifications and training provided at no cost, including Lifeguard training, First Aid/CPR Certification, Archery & Slingshot Instructor training, Low Ropes/Team Building Instructor training
- Free meals
- Camp store discounts
LODGING
- Counselors will live in a cabin with up to 16 campers and one additional staff member. Counselors will sleep in the main cabin with campers, but will have access to a separate staff room to store belongings and change.
About Camp Ozanam
For over 100 years, campers have experienced joy, excitement, and adventure at St. Vincent de Paul Detroit’s Camp Ozanam. Camp Ozanam is a FREE overnight program that offers a wilderness adventure where kids can participate in activities like swimming, arts and crafts, sports, bouldering, nature survival, archery, performing arts, canoeing, and more!
