Be Curious. Be Connected. Be Cub Creek.
As a mentor and role model at Cub Creek Science Camp, you'll gain hands-on experience, build your resume, and connect with a global community of staff and campers who share your passion for animals and nature. With 300+ animals and 100+ activities, our unique take on the traditional sleep-away camp is a place where you can inspire kids, help them build self-confidence, and make lifelong friends. Learn more at
https://cubcreeksciencecamp.com/join-our-team/. Speak
with us about earning internship, work-study, or research project credit for the summer as well!
2027 Dates
Staff Training: May 23 - June 5 (2 weeks)
Camp: June 6 - Aug 7 (9 weeks)
Cabin Counselor/Instructors
Work
cooperatively with fellow Cabin Counselors 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.
We
have openings available for instructors in the following activities:
- Chemistry
- Physics & Engineering
- Crime Science
- Veterinary Science
- Animal Care and Zoology
- Culinary Science
- Arts & Crafts
- Pottery and Ceramics
- Archery
- Riflery
- Outdoor and Nature Studies
- Caving
- High Ropes Course
Key
Responsibilities:
- Provide guidance to campers on their schedule, activity choices, and abiding 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.
- Provide instruction of assigned camp activities to campers.
- Ensure the safety of all campers when participating in camp activities.
Requirements
- Completed at least 1 year of college education.
- A desire to positively impact the life of a child and willingness to put the needs of campers first.
- Have a passion for science, animals, and childhood development.
- Able to effectively communicate ideas, thoughts, 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 camp's code of conduct, rules, and policies.
Benefits
Starting
pay $4050 for 11 week summer. Additional $100 credit in camp
store for snacks and supplies. Housing, meals, and laundry
included. Weekend work is required, this position requires
availability to work on-site 7 days a week for the contract
period. 2-hour break provided each day, and 1 scheduled day off
each week. Additional leadership training and certifications
are available to the right candidates, including high ropes course
and lifeguard certifications.
** INTERNATIONAL STAFF - Pay and benefits will vary from advertised, please speak with Cub Creek directly **