Overnight Summer Camp Counselor
Company: CAL-WOOD EDUCATION CENTER
Location: Jamestown
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Benefits: Free food & snacks
Opportunity for advancement Training & development Cal-Wood
Education Center is a 1,200-acre outdoor classroom in the Rocky
Mountain foothills, 15 miles northwest of Boulder. We are a
non-profit bringing kids and families together with nature through
outstanding environmental education programming. This summer,
Cal-Wood is providing 5 weeks of summer camp programming for
students aged 7-17. We are looking for responsible Overnight Summer
Camp Counselors who are excited to work with kids in a beautiful
mountain setting! Overnight Summer Camp Counselors will be
responsible for a group of campers during evenings, overnights, and
mornings. It is essential to pay attention to your campers' social,
physical, medical, and emotional needs, so that they feel fully
supported and cared for while at Cal-Wood. You will help lead
evening activities, including campfires, night hikes, team building
activities, and more. You'll also run dinners and breakfasts, as
well as set a good example for behavior and attitude for your
campers. You will be camping in a cabin for four (4) weeks.
Instructors may also spend one or more nights a week camping in a
tent (your own or one provided by Cal-Wood) as a part of our
campout night during some of our camps. During training (June
8th-12th) you will work a regular Monday-Friday 9-5. You will also
serve as a liaison between campers and administrative staff, and
provide regular feedback to administrators to ensure efficiency and
effectiveness of camp operations. Responsibilities of Overnight
Summer Camp Counselors: Stay overnight with your assigned campers
Sunday PM - Friday AM Lead campers through various outdoor and
indoor activities such as campfires, night hikes, games, crafts,
and star gazing. Facilitate meals and supervise mornings and
evenings. Be alert to the needs of campers and act accordingly and
appropriately. Communicate the needs of campers to the
administrative staff when appropriate. Be a good role model by
demonstrating positivity, cleanliness, punctuality, sharing,
chores, sportsmanship, and table manners. Instruct campers on
emergency procedures and ensure procedures are followed correctly
when necessary. Maintain high standards of health and safety in all
activities for campers and staff. Participate in debrief meetings
at the end of each week and prepare for the following week of
programs. Qualities and Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years
of age. High School diploma required. Must have access to a
reliable vehicle (preferably 4WD or AWD to drive up/down a steep
dirt road) Experience and enthusiasm for working with youth (7-17
years old) First Aid/CPR certifications required (can be completed
during staff training) Spanish fluency is highly desired, but not
mandatory Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a
background check and fingerprinting Benefits: $500/week for 4 weeks
of camp 1 week of training All meals provided while at camp and
training Live and work in the beautiful Rocky Mountains all summer!
No work from 9:30am-5pm Sunday-Friday 9:30am Friday-5pm Sunday
completely off Access pro-deals on outdoor gear Learn new skills
for leading campfires, night hikes, and other evening camp
activities Employment dates: June 8th-July 24th (including two
unpaid weeks off from June 27th-July 11th)
Keywords: CAL-WOOD EDUCATION CENTER, Fort Collins , Overnight Summer Camp Counselor, Hospitality & Tourism , Jamestown, Colorado
