Program Leader (Arts & Crafts)- Camp Greene Wood

Program Leader (Arts & Crafts)- Camp Greene Wood    Looking for a summer job that makes a difference?

Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana 2026 camp staff today!

Our Camp Greene Wood day camp is a place where energetic and passionate staff come together to provide a safe and positive learning environment for girls ages 5-17.   As a Program Leader, you will be critical to the success of the summer as part of the leadership team and the first-line resource for problem solving for campers and counselors.

In this role you will supervise and guide campers and counselors through progressive learning experiences in an assigned specialty area (Arts & Crafts).  Work Commitment :

• Dates : June 2 - August 1, 2026 Includes leadership training, staff training, and in-service day  Camp is closed June 19, 2026 and July 3-5, 2026; these days are unpaid  Weekly Schedule : 7 : 00 a.m. – 5 : 00 p.m., Monday-Friday  Saturday and Sundays off  Staff training week hours 7 : 00 a.m.-5 : 00 p.m.  Special Overnight Week June 29 – July 1, 2026  Includes 2-hour break on Tuesday Camp Staff Benefits :   Pay :  $120 per day  First Aid and CPR certification  Optional Archery, Lifeguard, and Aquatic Small Craft training available if interested.   Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance Program  Qualifications :   Loves to interact with children and has prior experience working with children of various ages  Enjoys spending time outdoors and has prior experience working in an outdoor setting  Must be 20+ years old, as of June 14, 2026 and possess a high school diploma or GED; 21+ preferred  1-3 years experience working with children in a camp or similar setting  Willingness to work and, at times, live in an indoor and outdoor camp setting, which includes working irregular hours with limited or simple equipment, rustic facilities, wildlife and insects; limited technology while at camp, and daily exposure to sun, rain, and other weather conditions  Responsibilities :   Oversee the management of the Craft Cove, including prepping supplies and facilitating craft activities; ensure arts and crafts activities are age-appropriate and program-specific, and result in tangible projects for campers to take home.    Provide fun, positive, and active leadership to campers  Help build a supportive environment where campers can grow, make new friends, and try new things  Role model problem-solving, collaboration, and initiative to campers and other staff  Be an active member of the leadership team to provide cohesive teamwork & leadership opportunities, develop open communication, encourage positive peer relationships, and deliver support Develop, supervise, and deliver facilitation of programs in an assigned specialty area with campers and staff through the use of girl planning and Girl Scout program guidelines  Knowledge with schedule, activities, and needs of the campers’ programs, and capable of taking over as primary facilitator; expected to participate enthusiastically in activities Oversee campers and staff during group activities, meals, and transitions to and from scheduled events  Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures  Assist with management of program supplies and spaces, including specialty equipment, maintaining a clean camp environment   Maintain responsibility for the overall well-being of campers throughout their camp experience  Act as first-level advisor for counselors who have camper challenges and concerns  Listen to and advise staff members regarding personal issues as needed, serving as their advocate and mentor  Other duties as assigned  Apply today to join our summer camp team!
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