Jr. Camp Counselor

Junior Counselors support the adult staff team and camper groups while earning volunteer hours. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on camp leadership experience, work in a nature-based inclusive setting, and add meaningful volunteer hours. All lodging, food, field trips, and supplies are provided.

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Position Information

Number of Openings: 3 male / 3 female per week. (Camp Wildflower is female applicant only.)
Dates Needed:
July 12-17 - Camp Terra Fauna (co-ed 6th-8th graders) is a high-level camp experience with an emphasis on various science topics including Astronomy, Forestry, and Marine Biology.
July 19-24 - Camp Wildflower (rising 3rd-5th grade girls) *All female staff, 6 female Counselors needed.
Location: Camp Longleaf, 4645 FL–20, Freeport, FL 32439. This camp is located next to the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center property.
Employment status: Seasonal, up to 5 weeks, Sunday to Friday, with online training prior to camp start
Compensation: None, earn up to 82 volunteer hours

Key Responsibilities

Assist adult counselors with daily group supervision of campers during activities, meals, cabin/campsite transitions, and free time.
Help facilitate or support program activities (nature hikes, arts & crafts, games, campfire) under adult counselor supervision.
Participate fully in pre-camp virtual orientation/training for Junior Counselors.
Help maintain a positive, inclusive camp culture; encourage camper participation, support inclusion and friendship among campers.
Assist with set-up and clean-up of activity areas, materials, cabins/common areas.
Report concerns about safety, behavior, or camper wellbeing to adult staff promptly.
Be a role-model for campers: respectful, responsible, engaging, and supportive.

Qualifications & Requirements

Desire to work with children, outdoors, and thrive as part of a team.
Good communication skills, ability to follow instruction, responsible and punctual.
Comfortable being active outdoors and flexible with schedule.
Willingness to abide by camp policies, safety rules, and behavioral standards.
Two references are required.
This is a volunteer-hour position (non-paid) but counts toward volunteer service and leadership development, ideal for the Bright Future Scholarship applicants. Up to 82 volunteer hours can be earned for one week of camp.
All staff must commit to the camp’s mission of unplugging from screens and connecting with nature, and to fostering an inclusive environment for campers of diverse needs.

Ideal Benefits for Junior Counselors

Gain leadership, supervision, and program-support experience in a professional camp environment.
Build connections, teamwork skills, outdoor/nature-based experience.
Be part of a mission-driven inclusive organization.