Our counselors support campers' unique physical, social, mental, spiritual, and emotional needs.
Beautiful property in a quaint town on the shores of Lake Huron
Camp Counselor
- Location
- Carsonville, Michigan
- Wages/Pay
- $450.00 / week
- Experience Level
- No experience required
- Job Start Date
- Job Starts:
Jun 24, 2024
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.
Contact Info
- Julia Hohner
- jhohner@svdpdetroit.org
- (313) 393-2871
- www.svdpdetroit.org