Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
Trip Leader - Camp Juniper Knoll
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana, Troy, Wisconsin, United States
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Trip Leader - Camp Juniper Knoll
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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 Juniper Knoll overnight camp is a place where energetic and passionate staff come together to provide a safe and positive learning environment for girls ages 5-17.
Overview As a Trip Leader you will be critical to the success of the summer as part of the leadership team and the first-line resource for problem solving for campers and counselors on off-site trips. In this role you will supervise and guide campers and counselors through progressive learning experiences specifically on field trips and adventure-based activities and live on site in a camper unit.
Work Commitment Dates: May 31 - August 2
Includes staff training. Camp is closed June 19 and July 3-5; these days are unpaid.
Weekly Schedule: 11:00 a.m. Sunday - 7:00 p.m. Friday
Daily 2-hour break Monday-Thursday. Staff are required to work Saturday, August 1 and may be asked to work Saturday, July 18.
Camp Staff Benefits
Pay: $135 per day
Included room and board
Wilderness First Aid and basic First Aid and CPR certifications
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; prior experience in wilderness trip settings preferred
Prior experience leading children through formal or informal environmental education or outdoor interpretation
Must be 21+ years old as of June 21, 2026 and possess a high school diploma or GED
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
Develop, supervise, and deliver facilitation of on-site and off-site programs involving outdoor skills, backcountry knowledge, and adventure-based activities with campers and staff through the use of girl planning and Girl Scout program guidelines.
Oversee campers and staff during group activities, meals, and transitions to and from scheduled events
Manage logistics of groups leaving camp, including food requisitions, specialized trip first aid kits, and assisting with communication with vendors
Transport campers to off-site trip locations as needed through safe use of 12- and 15-passenger vans
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
Maintain open and efficient communication with camp director, health supervisor, and other staff as needed involving camper’s illness and injury
Maintain responsibility for the overall well-being of campers throughout their camp experience
Other duties as assigned
Apply today to join our summer camp team!
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Trip Leader - Camp Juniper Knoll
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Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
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 Juniper Knoll overnight camp is a place where energetic and passionate staff come together to provide a safe and positive learning environment for girls ages 5-17.
Overview As a Trip Leader you will be critical to the success of the summer as part of the leadership team and the first-line resource for problem solving for campers and counselors on off-site trips. In this role you will supervise and guide campers and counselors through progressive learning experiences specifically on field trips and adventure-based activities and live on site in a camper unit.
Work Commitment Dates: May 31 - August 2
Includes staff training. Camp is closed June 19 and July 3-5; these days are unpaid.
Weekly Schedule: 11:00 a.m. Sunday - 7:00 p.m. Friday
Daily 2-hour break Monday-Thursday. Staff are required to work Saturday, August 1 and may be asked to work Saturday, July 18.
Camp Staff Benefits
Pay: $135 per day
Included room and board
Wilderness First Aid and basic First Aid and CPR certifications
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; prior experience in wilderness trip settings preferred
Prior experience leading children through formal or informal environmental education or outdoor interpretation
Must be 21+ years old as of June 21, 2026 and possess a high school diploma or GED
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
Develop, supervise, and deliver facilitation of on-site and off-site programs involving outdoor skills, backcountry knowledge, and adventure-based activities with campers and staff through the use of girl planning and Girl Scout program guidelines.
Oversee campers and staff during group activities, meals, and transitions to and from scheduled events
Manage logistics of groups leaving camp, including food requisitions, specialized trip first aid kits, and assisting with communication with vendors
Transport campers to off-site trip locations as needed through safe use of 12- and 15-passenger vans
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
Maintain open and efficient communication with camp director, health supervisor, and other staff as needed involving camper’s illness and injury
Maintain responsibility for the overall well-being of campers throughout their camp experience
Other duties as assigned
Apply today to join our summer camp team!
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