Summer 2027 (Returning Staff Only)
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Cub Creek Science Camp
Rolla, MO, US
Summary
Counselors provide guidance, emotional support, and behavioral management to campers while ensuring their safety and hygiene. They also lead engaging activities and instruct campers in various camp programs throughout the summer.
Job Description
Have (another) remarkable
summer, sharing your passion for science and
making a difference!
You're already a hero, a mentor, and a role model.
Earn some more college credit, build your resume,
have fun, and make lifelong friends.
2027 Dates
Staff Training: May 23 - June 5 (2 weeks)
Camp: June 6 - Aug 7 (9 weeks)
Don't forget you can earn internship, work study, or research project
credit for the summer!
Requirements
Work
cooperatively with fellow staff to provide a healthy,
safe, and enjoyable camp environment and experience for all campers.
Cabin Counselors and Instructors live in a cabin group of 16 campers
and provide activity instruction to campers during the day.
Out of Cabin positions are also available. Check the boxes on the application for your desired roles.
Key
Responsibilities:
• Provide
guidance to campers on their schedule, activity choices, and abiding by camp rules
• Ensure
campers are on time to activities with the appropriate supplies.
Assist campers at meal times and in the cabin to ensure campers are
maintaining health and hygiene practices such as showering, wearing
clean clothes, and getting appropriate sleep
• Lead
cabin activities, songs, and games that are engaging and age-appropriate
• Provide
emotional and behavioral support to campers as needed by following
behavior management techniques as outlined in the staff manual and
during training
• Instruct assigned camp activities to campers
• Ensure
the safety of all campers when participating in camp
activities
• Weekend work is required; this position requires on-site availability 7 days a week for the contract period.
Required
Experience and Skills:
• Completed
at least 1 year of college education or equivalent
• A
desire to positively impact the life of a child and a willingness to
put the needs of campers first
• Have
a passion for science, animals, and childhood development
• Able
to effectively communicate ideas and instructions in a constructive
manner
• Self-motivated
and able to work on tasks and assigned goals with minimal
supervision
• Be
willing to learn new concepts and skills
• Able
to work in a team and both give and take direction from
others
• Willingness
to adhere to the camp’s code of conduct, rules, and policies
Benefits
Starting
pay is $4500 for the entire summer. $100 camp store credit. Housing, meals, and laundry are included.
2-hour break provided each day, and 1 scheduled day off
each week. Additional leadership training and certifications
are available to qualified candidates, including high-ropes course
and lifeguard certifications.
** INTERNATIONAL STAFF - Pay and benefits will vary; please speak with Mikayla **
Cub Creek Science Camp is a residential summer camp for boys and girls ages 7 to 17. We are dedicated to providing an unforgettable and unique summer camp experience, but above all else, we strive to help our campers gain self-confidence, discover who they are, and make lasting friendships! With over 300 animals in our hands-on interactive zoo, a 6 element ropes course, an archery and riflery range, a crafts and pottery studio, and an incredible list of activities, Cub Creek Science Camp is not your average summer camp.
Founded
1993
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Recreational Facilities
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Rolla, Missouri
Cub Creek Science Camp is a residential summer camp for boys and girls ages 7 to 17. We are dedicated to providing an unforgettable and unique summer camp experience, but above all else, we strive to help our campers gain self-confidence, discover who they are, and make lasting friendships! With over 300 animals in our hands-on interactive zoo, a 6 element ropes course, an archery and riflery range, a crafts and pottery studio, and an incredible list of activities, Cub Creek Science Camp is not your average summer camp.
Founded
1993
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Recreational Facilities
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Rolla, Missouri