Typical Responsibilities of a Counselor

• Maintain a safe and welcoming environment for campers and staff.
• Report directly to Camp Deans, should an issue arise with a camper(s), fellow counselor(s), or other staff.
• Be with at least one camper at all times, except when on break or meeting with Deans.
• No texting/email/cell phone use/internet access except during breaks.
• Supervise/coordinate at least one choice activity per day.
• Attend pre-camp training on the Saturday and Sunday before camp.
• Responsible for getting the campers in your cabin to all camp activities on time.
• Ensure that campers are showered and in bed on time and ensure that quiet time and lights-out rules are followed.
• Report any unusual behavior of campers (i.e. not eating properly, trouble sleeping, etc).
• Sit with campers during meal time.
• Remain in cabin overnight unless other arrangements are made with Dean(s)
• Be aware of and ready to implement any legally mandating reporting requirements with regards to child sexual/physical abuse and neglect.
• Counselor duties will be explained in more detail at Counselor Training.
• Counselor compensation for the week (including training days) is $400.