Girl Scouts Of Greater Chicago And Northwest Indiana
Program Director- Camp Greene Wood
Girl Scouts Of Greater Chicago And Northwest Indiana, Woodridge, Illinois, United States, 60517
Program Director- Camp Greene Wood
Looking for a summer job that makes a difference? Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana 2026 camp staff today! Our Camp Greene Wood day camp is a place where energetic and passionate staff come together to provide a safe and positive learning environment for girls ages 5-17.
As camp’s Program Director, you will be critical to the success of the summer supporting the leadership team, staff, and campers with exceptional program development, role modeling, and problem solving.
Work Commitment Dates: June 2 - August 1, 2026
Includes leadership training, staff training, and in-service day
Camp is closed June 19, 2026 and July 3-5, 2026; these days are unpaid
Weekly Schedule: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday
Saturday and Sundays off
Staff training week hours 7:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Special Overnight Week June 29 – July 1, 2026
Includes 2-hour break on Tuesday
Camp Staff Benefits
Pay: $130 per day
First Aid and CPR certification
Optional Archery, Lifeguard, and Aquatic Small Craft training available if interested
Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance Program
Qualifications
Loves to interact with children and has prior experience working with children of various ages
Enjoys spending time outdoors and has prior experience working in an outdoor setting
Two or more years of experience facilitating and supervising youth program
Must be 21+ years old, as of June 14, 2026, and possess a high school diploma or GED; candidates that are 23+ with a valid driver’s license are preferred
Willingness to work and, at times, live in an indoor and outdoor camp setting, which includes working irregular hours with limited or simple equipment, rustic facilities, wildlife and insects; limited technology while at camp, and daily exposure to sun, rain, and other weather conditions
Responsibilities
Provide fun, positive, and active leadership to campers
Help build a supportive environment where campers can grow, make new friends, and try new things
Role model problem‑solving, collaboration, and initiative to campers and other staff
Be an active member of the leadership team to provide cohesive teamwork & leadership opportunities, develop open communication, encourage positive peer relationships, and deliver support
Assist the camp director in the planning, organization, and implementation of camp activities
Assist in the supervision, monitoring, and participate in all aspects of camp
Ensure that weekly program schedules are prepared and delivered at camp that use a camper‑led planning process, meet program expectations as stated by the camp program guide and camp director, and develop progressive camper skills
Lead scheduling and delivery of weekly programs as well as provide support to staff before and during program delivery
Develop, supervise, and deliver facilitation of programs in an assigned specialty area with campers and staff through the use of camper planning and Girl Scout program guidelines
Oversee campers and staff during group activities, meals, and transitions to and from scheduled events
Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures
Assist with management and care of program supplies and spaces, including specialty equipment
Assist in the care of camp equipment and in maintaining a clean camp environment
Other duties as assigned
Apply today to join our summer camp team!
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As camp’s Program Director, you will be critical to the success of the summer supporting the leadership team, staff, and campers with exceptional program development, role modeling, and problem solving.
Work Commitment Dates: June 2 - August 1, 2026
Includes leadership training, staff training, and in-service day
Camp is closed June 19, 2026 and July 3-5, 2026; these days are unpaid
Weekly Schedule: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday
Saturday and Sundays off
Staff training week hours 7:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Special Overnight Week June 29 – July 1, 2026
Includes 2-hour break on Tuesday
Camp Staff Benefits
Pay: $130 per day
First Aid and CPR certification
Optional Archery, Lifeguard, and Aquatic Small Craft training available if interested
Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance Program
Qualifications
Loves to interact with children and has prior experience working with children of various ages
Enjoys spending time outdoors and has prior experience working in an outdoor setting
Two or more years of experience facilitating and supervising youth program
Must be 21+ years old, as of June 14, 2026, and possess a high school diploma or GED; candidates that are 23+ with a valid driver’s license are preferred
Willingness to work and, at times, live in an indoor and outdoor camp setting, which includes working irregular hours with limited or simple equipment, rustic facilities, wildlife and insects; limited technology while at camp, and daily exposure to sun, rain, and other weather conditions
Responsibilities
Provide fun, positive, and active leadership to campers
Help build a supportive environment where campers can grow, make new friends, and try new things
Role model problem‑solving, collaboration, and initiative to campers and other staff
Be an active member of the leadership team to provide cohesive teamwork & leadership opportunities, develop open communication, encourage positive peer relationships, and deliver support
Assist the camp director in the planning, organization, and implementation of camp activities
Assist in the supervision, monitoring, and participate in all aspects of camp
Ensure that weekly program schedules are prepared and delivered at camp that use a camper‑led planning process, meet program expectations as stated by the camp program guide and camp director, and develop progressive camper skills
Lead scheduling and delivery of weekly programs as well as provide support to staff before and during program delivery
Develop, supervise, and deliver facilitation of programs in an assigned specialty area with campers and staff through the use of camper planning and Girl Scout program guidelines
Oversee campers and staff during group activities, meals, and transitions to and from scheduled events
Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures
Assist with management and care of program supplies and spaces, including specialty equipment
Assist in the care of camp equipment and in maintaining a clean camp environment
Other duties as assigned
Apply today to join our summer camp team!
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