Innovators, Inc. Counselor, Maryland: 2023-2971
Innovators, Inc. Counselor, Maryland: 2023-2971
Headfirst Summer Camps
Bethesda, MD
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Headfirst Summer Camp Innovators, Inc. Counselors will lead campers in pre-written curriculum as they collaborate on theme-based projects to solve a culminating problem centered in STEM & the creative arts. We provide the training, curriculum & daily camp schedules along with all equipment for a successful camp day but need you to bring camp to life with your enthusiasm, dedication and un-matched energy.
Camper ages 7-8 years old
Activities include team-building, group games, field trips and guest expert workshops, science challenges, art projects
Weekly themes include Oceanography, cooking, urban design, sports science
Schedule 745 am – 330 pm, Monday – Friday
Compensation $15.65 / hour
Additional opportunities Morning Extended Day (715 am arrival)
Camper ages 7-8 years old
Activities include team-building, group games, field trips and guest expert workshops, science challenges, art projects
Weekly themes include Oceanography, cooking, urban design, sports science
Schedule 745 am – 330 pm, Monday – Friday
Compensation $15.65 / hour
Additional opportunities Morning Extended Day (715 am arrival)
- Bring Camp to Life
- Lead a group of 20 campers with a co-counselor through a planned schedule
- Teach pre-written curriculum, and engage campers during break times
- Implement Headfirst’s safety protocols on supervision, bathrooms, emergency medications, and camper behavior management
- Lead morning meetings, group games, free play, water play or free swim, curriculum-specific science and art activities, bathroom & sunscreen breaks, transitions, lunch & snack
- Support specialized staff during field trips & expert workshops and afternoon program meetings
- Execute morning and afternoon carpool as a key player, welcoming each family to camp by name with fantastic dance moves and coordinated carpool procedures
- Nurture Physical, Social & Emotional Safety
- Work directly with campers to support them in their emotional, physical, and social development through hands-on exploration and developmentally appropriate activities
- Represent Headfirst for Families & Facility Partners
- Represent the Headfirst brand daily to families at carpool and to school facility partners throughout the summer by being enthusiastic, hands-on, helpful, and in uniform
- Actively participate in our efforts to take care of our camp facility and community
- Be an Active Member of the Camp Team
- Arrive on time, communicate schedule changes promptly, be a loyal and consistent team member who shows up for the campers and your team
- Be flexible with your assignment and open to supporting other programs on site
- Handle the Curveballs
- Practice resiliency and arrive with a “How Can I Help?” mentality that puts camper experience and team success at the forefront through problem solving and trying new things
- Adhere to the Headfirst Cell-Phone free policy, powering down and putting away cell phones for the duration of shift.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- If you are between 16-18 years old, please apply for our Junior Counselor role.
- Must be able to
- Work around small children including, sitting, standing, running, and climbing stairs for the full day.
- Work in hot and outdoor environments while actively supervising campers and participating in dynamic activities for extended periods of time.
- Lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally.
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