Summer Camp Counselor (shown as "Program Counselor General")

Job Description

Job Description

Summer Camp Counselor, Camp Cedar Hill Waltham, MA
When you apply, the job title is listed as "Program Counselor General"

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Job description:

Summer is calling! Grab your sunscreen and bug spray, and go to camp! Make this summer the one to remember—full of amazing experiences, friendships, and opportunities to make an impact on youth.

Up for the challenge? Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts(GSEMA) offers invaluable skill-building, leadership, training, and enrichment opportunities that can’t be found anywhere else.

GSEMA has multiple openings for a  Program Counselor General at our day camp, Camp Cedar Hill, located in Waltham, MA

Hours and Work Environment

Camp Dates: now– August 22, 2026.

Pay Rate:

$15.00 per hour / 40-hour work week.

What are some of the perks of working at camp?

An opportunity to build your resume to reflect skill development in leadership, communication, problem-solving, behavior management, creativity, and more.

Dependent upon the role, opportunities to receive FREE certifications (lifeguarding, archery, First Aid/CPR, etc.).

Networking opportunities and a chance to work with other staff from around the world.

Free transportation from select bus stop locations.

A  Program COUNSELOR General  will:

• Plan, implement, and adapt age‐appropriate camp activities in collaboration with camp staff and campers, supporting Girl Scout program goals, camper development, skill progression, interests, abilities, comfort levels, and safety needs.
• Ensure camper voice and participation by listening to camper ideas, encouraging shared planning, and fostering personal growth, confidence, and respect for themselves and others.
• Get to know each camper in the group, encourage their personal growth at camp, and help them respect the rights of others and themselves.
• Become familiar with the natural resources of the camp area and share with the group what is available to them.
• Supervise, mentor, and engage campers in a nurturing, positive environment while taking responsibility for the physical, emotional, and social health and safety of all campers.
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating professionalism, inclusivity, cleanliness, punctuality, teamwork, active participation, and respect for people, property, facilities, and equipment.
• Commit to our mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.
• Work with individuals of diverse backgrounds and ages, and accept the Girl Scout commitment to work with all without regard to age, race, ethnicity/culture, country of origin, religion, language, socio economic status, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, ability or political affiliation.

Is this you?

• Be at least 18 years of age by June 15, 2026.
• Desire and ability to work with children outdoors.
• Ability to assist in teaching an activity.
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, self-control.
• Ability to work within the camp environment (Work may be indoors or outdoors and may be hot, humid, rainy or cool weather.)
• Ability to be an effective member of the staff team.
• Ability to effectively identify, analyze and solve practical problems and successfully manage a variety of variables and personalities; ability to adapt in a changing environment.

Other Requirements

This position will require successful completion of background checks and an active membership in the Girl Scout Movement.

Camp Cedar Hill in Waltham

Camp Cedar Hill offers campers entering kindergarten through 12th grade the life-changing experience of summer camp. A hop, skip, and a jump from Boston, on 75 acres of natural beauty, at Camp Cedar Hill, camper activities include archery, swimming in two pools, boating on the pond, high and low ropes challenge courses, and the alpine climbing tower—not to mention favorite camp activities like singalongs, and crafts.to mention favorite camp activities like singalongs and crafts.

TO APPLY:

Company Description

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is an equal opportunity employer

At Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, we strive to create transformative learning experiences and leadership opportunities for all girls. The threads of diversity and inclusion are woven tightly into our mission of supporting and nurturing girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.

We hold firm in our belief that a culture of diversity and inclusion promotes unity, creates personal and professional growth opportunities for our employees, and supports safety and transformation for our volunteers and girls of all backgrounds.

Diversity and inclusion are more than an initiative; it’s a set of shared values that defines the fabric of our mission.

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Company Description

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is an equal opportunity employer \r\n\r\nAt Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, we strive to create transformative learning experiences and leadership opportunities for all girls. The threads of diversity and inclusion are woven tightly into our mission of supporting and nurturing girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. \r\n\r\nWe hold firm in our belief that a culture of diversity and inclusion promotes unity, creates personal and professional growth opportunities for our employees, and supports safety and transformation for our volunteers and girls of all backgrounds. \r\n\r\nDiversity and inclusion are more than an initiative; it’s a set of shared values that defines the fabric of our mission.\r\n\r\nContact us at