Camp KIPP DC is seeking Group Counselors for summer; June 16th - July 18th 2025. Camp Counselors serve as key members of the camp team members and participate in professional development training during team orientation and team meetings. The primary responsibility of a Group Counselor is to manage a group of campers each day as they participate in various activities and program areas. Group Counselors are responsible for campers’ physical and emotional safety and must ensure that campers feel supported. They lead campers through the day camp programming as they participate in all activities, make lasting friendships, and build independence, curiosity, confidence, and creativity. Group Counselors report directly to the Director of Camp KIPP DC and their designees.

Responsibilities

• Ensure camper safety and well-being at all times
• Participate in team orientation and professional development trainings
• Ensuring that campers are enjoying their experience at camp by creating a safe, fun environment in which they can make friends, play, and grow
• Commit to camper physical and emotional safety throughout the entirety of their experience at camp
• Assisting with camper/family communication, including completing daily reports on each camper
• Performing other relevant duties as required and assigned by the Camp Director and/or Senior Team.

Qualifications

• Availability to work for the entire camper season (including, Team Orientation and camp sessions) without interruption;
• A deep sense of the Change Summer mission and a love for the work;
• An easy going, fun loving personality;
• A desire and ability to work well in teams;
• An “all hands” mentality;
• An eagerness to receive feedback and willingness to develop leadership capabilities;
• The ability to meet deadlines;
• Very strong organizational skills;
• A tremendous work ethic;
• Ability to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed;
• Confidence and presence in both group and one-on-one settings;

Use the following link to apply directly https://campkippdc.campintouch.com/ui/forms/application/staff/App