Description

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! Interns will participate in two weeks of staff training before the arrival of campers to learn about our animals, how to care and handle them, as well as instructional techniques for teaching with animals. The intern and internship coordinator will work with school advisors to meet any school requirements.

2027 Dates

Staff Training: May 23 - June 5 (2 weeks)
Camp: June 6 - Aug 7 (9 weeks)

Position Description

Work cooperatively with fellow Cabin Counselors to provide a healthy, safe and enjoyable camp environment and experience for all campers. Cabin Counselors live in a cabin group of 16 campers and provide activity instruction to additional campers during the day. 

Instructors are trained to teach activities in their area of specialty including the care of our exotic and domestic animals. This is great for biology, zoology, animal science and wildlife majors. 

Key Responsibilities

Camper Support (60%) 

• 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.
• Keep cabins and program areas clean and organized.
• Provide guidance to campers on their schedule, activity choices, and abiding by camp rules
• 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.
• Follow all camp policies and procedures to ensure the health and safety of campers.
• Role model appropriate hygiene, interpersonal interactions, and dress codes at all times.
• Greet parents and campers professionally and with a smile, using appropriate language.

Activity Instruction (30%) 

• Provide instruction of assigned camp activities to campers.
• Manage camper behavior to ensure all campers are actively and positively participating.
• Ensure the safety of all campers when participating in camp activities.
• Keep program areas clean and supplies well maintained.

Paperwork and Administration (10%) 

• Complete daily and weekly camper documentation.
• Attend daily and weekly staff meetings.
• Keep cabins and other assigned camp locations clean and tidy.
• Perform other duties and tasks assigned by leadership to assist in functioning of camp operations and programs. 

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 **

Requirements

Required Experience and Skills:

• 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.