MALE Cabin Support Counselor 2026 (Partial Summer)

Cub Creek Science Camp • Rolla, MO

1d • $750 • Onsite

About The Position

Have a remarkable summer that allows you to share your passion for science and make a difference in the life of a child! Be a hero, a mentor and a role model, earn college credit, build your resume, have fun and make lifelong friends. With over 300 animals in our hands -on zoo and over 100 activities, Cub Creek Science Camp is not your average summer camp. We have staff and campers from all over the world who all share the same passion for science, nature and animals. Cub Creek Science Camp is a residential summer camp for boys and girls ages 7 to 17. We are dedicated to providing an unforgettable and unique summer camp experience, but above all else, we strive to help our campers gain self -confidence, discover who they are, and make lasting friendships! Dates: Community Support Counselors work 3 -9 weeks of the summer. Starting dates are June 6, June 27, and July 18. Learn more about working at Cub Creek Science Camp - https://cubcreeksciencecamp.com/join -our -team/

Requirements

• Work cooperatively with fellow Cabin Counselors to provide a healthy, safe and enjoyable camp environment and experience for all campers. Cabin Support Counselors live in a cabin with up to 14 male campers and 3 -4 other staff, support daily routines, lead or assist activities, and help maintain a positive camp community.
• This flexible role is designed for both returning camp alumni who wish to stay involved in a short term and low intensity way and emerging leaders exploring future full -season counselor roles. This position provides meaningful involvement in camp life with additional rest time and fewer administrative duties.
• Completed High School in the last school year
• 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, 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

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to campers on their schedule, activity choices, and abiding camp rules
• 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
• 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
• Support or lead instruction of assigned camp activities to campers
• Ensure the safety of all campers when participating in camp activities

Benefits

• Starting pay $750 for 3 weeks. Additional $10 credit in camp store for snacks and supplies for each week at camp. 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. Three 1 -hour breaks provided each day, and 1 scheduled day off each week.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED