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Camp Counselor

Camp Cherith is looking for counselors for our two weeks of boys camp and 5 weeks of girls camp. Counselors may choose to work at camp for our entire 8-week season.

Main Responsibilities:
Care for the needs of the cabin group
Share salvation in 1 on 1 time with each camper
Lead one skill-based activity per day
Cooperate with other counselors and staff members
Help broaden campers’ interests
Encourage spiritual growth
Participate in all programming

Qualities Needed:
Spiritual and emotional maturity
Genuine love and concern for others
Understanding and agreement with all camp aims and program philosophy
Willingness to serve and to perform tasks beyond those assigned
Knowledge of camper age-group characteristics
Ability to get along with and motivate others to fulfill responsibilities
Appreciation of the out-of-doors
Desire to learn
Dependability and punctuality
Loyalty
Enthusiasm
Physical stamina
Flexibility
Neat, professional appearance
Handle conflicts in appropriate manner

Responsibility Breakdown:
Meet and greet parents and campers
Conduct daily Bible study with cabin group
Responsible for cabin devotions each night
Watch the health of campers, reporting any irregularities to the nurse
Help the group acquire cohesion and unity
Turn in required paperwork
Teach or assist in activities
Spend quality time with each camper
Share the salvation one-on-one with each camper
Help plan and participate in evening activities
Attend staff meetings, all camp, worship service
Conduct daily cabin time
Facilitate a supper cook-out with your cabin group

Time:  Full-Time Seasonal
Salary:  Paid
Category:  Counseling

Updated: 1/16/2023 10:02:38 AM