Summer Camp Intern

About This Role

Support the success of a summer camp by welcoming campers, ensuring safety and fun, leading activities, and contributing to a positive camp environment. Gain hands-on experience in customer service, teamwork, and leadership while fostering memorable camp moments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teammates to plan and support exciting daily activities
• Supervise campers to maintain safety and a fun, spirited atmosphere
• Actively join in camp songs, chants, and ceremonies to create memorable moments
• Use unique skills to inspire joy and excitement throughout camp
• Lead groups during activities, transitions, and extended care
• Prepare materials for camp activities and ensure spaces are set up to standards for learning and safety
• Prioritize camper safety and create an inclusive, energetic environment
• Cultivate meaningful connections with campers to promote inclusivity and fun
• Contribute to the camp magic by creating decorations and organizing materials
• Assist in site set-up at the beginning and reset at the end of each day
• Welcome campers and families with enthusiasm and ensure a safe, positive camper drop-off
• Efficiently support check-in/check-out processes for smooth daily attendance
• Enthusiastically interact with camper guardians for a positive and memorable end to the camp day
• Complete paid online training on innovation education, Galileo policies, and best practices before camp starts
• Attend two in-person setup and training days to prepare your camp and meet your team
• Take on various administrative tasks to support camp operations behind the scenes
• Develop professionally through feedback, supplemental training, and hands-on learning guided by camp leadership

Requirements

• Experience working with kids ages 4 to 15
• Ability to balance multiple tasks with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm
• Ability to complete all pre-camp tasks including background checks, state-mandated certifications, electronic onboarding paperwork, and online training
• Ability to access and use web-based tools via a personal smart device
• Availability to work 4-6 hours shifts daily, Monday - Friday, for the duration of camp
• Required to be available to work a minimum of 4 continuous weeks overlapping with the dates of camp operation
• Must be at least 16 years of age by May 1st, 2026
• If under the age of 18, must be able to obtain a work permit as required by State law

Qualifications

• Experience working with kids ages 4 to 15: caring for, supervising, coaching, tutoring, mentoring, babysitting, etc.

Nice to Have

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Benefits