Summer camp counselors
Join us for a magical summer!
Counselors in Training
Ages 14 and 15
Receive Training & Volunteer Credits
Junior Counselors
Ages 16 and 17
Receive Training, Volunteer Credits and a Stipend
Counselors
Ages 18 and above
Paid positions at $18/hour
Join Our Summer Camp Team - Counselors 2026 Description
At A New Leaf School, summer is a season of wonder, adventure, friendship, and growth. Our farm camp invites children to explore the natural world through the lenses of arts, science, movement, and meaningful connection with all living things.
Each day, campers might help herd goats, care for chickens, grow and observe chicks, climb our ropes course, explore the forest, pond, and creek, harvest produce from our organic garden, create in our arts studio, experiment in our STEM space, dance, practice yoga, and prepare for our Friday Farmers Market.
We are looking for warm, joyful, capable counselors who love working with children, thrive outdoors, and know how to create a camp experience that is safe, magical, and deeply memorable. The counselors who flourish here are people who bring kindness, enthusiasm, emotional intelligence, creativity, and leadership to every part of the day.
If you are someone who can lead with both energy and compassion, delight in children’s curiosity, work collaboratively with a team, and help young people grow in confidence, friendship, and resilience, we would love to meet you.
Position Overview
The Farm Camp Counselor helps create a summer experience where children feel safe, included, engaged, and inspired. Counselors guide a group of campers through outdoor adventures, creative exploration, daily routines, and social-emotional learning. This role is ideal for someone who is both playful and dependable—someone who can lead a game, calm a conflict, notice a child who needs encouragement, and jump fully into camp life with heart.
The ideal candidate arrives each day ready to make camp the highlight of a child’s summer.
Dates and Schedule
Orientation: May 26–29, 2026
Camp Sessions: Monday through Friday, June 1–July 24, 2026
Work Hours: 7:30 AM–3:30 PM
Responsibilities
Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of a group of up to 25 campers.
Assist in implementing educational activities designed by school educators.
Plan, organize, and lead age-appropriate activities, games, and experiences based on campers’ interests.
Support campers in their personal, social, and emotional development.
Help children build friendships, navigate social challenges, and resolve conflicts with care and respect.
Foster a positive, welcoming, and inclusive camp community.
Lead and collaborate with junior counselors and counselors-in-training.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe camp environments.
Teach and reinforce camp safety expectations and help prevent accidents and incidents.
Respond appropriately to injuries or emergencies, including use of First Aid and CPR when needed.
Communicate incidents clearly with the camp team and Camp Director.
Maintain accurate records related to camper incidents and accidents.
Contribute to a collaborative team culture grounded in flexibility, communication, and shared responsibility.
Why This Role Matters
A great camp counselor can change a child’s summer—and sometimes much more than that. At A New Leaf School, counselors help children feel capable, connected, joyful, and seen. They help create the kind of camp experience children remember for years: muddy shoes, new friendships, brave moments, big laughter, and a deeper connection to nature and themselves.
Qualifications and Skills
Experience working with children in a classroom, summer camp, youth leadership, outdoor education, or nature-based program.
Comfort engaging and leading campers across a range of ages.
Ability to create a positive, fun, and respectful environment where children feel encouraged to participate and explore.
Strong behavior guidance and group management skills.
Experience working with children from diverse backgrounds and with varied abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with campers, parents, and staff.
Ability to think on your feet and respond calmly to changing situations.
Enthusiasm for outdoor learning, movement, and hands-on activities.
Ability to balance being a caring, approachable presence with maintaining clear leadership and boundaries.
Interest in one or more of the following is a plus: nature education, gardening, animal care, arts, theater, STEM, sports, yoga, or social-emotional learning.
Who We’re Looking For
We are especially excited to hire counselors who are:
Kind and people-oriented — You genuinely enjoy children, know how to build trust, and bring warmth to your interactions with campers, families, and coworkers.
Energetic and engaged — You can jump into games, outdoor activities, and the full rhythm of camp with enthusiasm.
Emotionally supportive — You can help children work through big feelings, friendship challenges, and conflicts with patience and skill.
Creative and curious — You enjoy nature-based learning and can bring imagination to art, science, theater, STEM, and outdoor play.
Collaborative and dependable — You work well on a team, communicate clearly, and follow through.
Resilient and adaptable — You can stay positive, flexible, and solution-focused in changing weather and fast-moving camp days.