2025 Summer Camp Counselor Application

Camp runs from June 16 - July 24 (no camp on June 19 or July 4) and meets Monday through Thursday.

All counselors must attend a mandatory Orientation/Set-Up Meeting on Friday, June 13 from 9:00AM - 12:00PM.

If you have any questions before completing the application please email Lynn Fiedler.

Junior Counselor:

Being a Junior Counselor is a volunteer position that provides middle schoolers with a high energy, interactive hands-on learning experience that teaches confidence, leadership, responsibility and how to act as a positive role model for campers. Each Junior Counselor will work with a group of campers and assist with games and activities, and classroom tasks.

Hours:

• 8:45AM – 12:00PM

Responsibilities:

• Help set up the classroom before camp and clean up at the end of the day.
• Clean up Penny Park each morning before the children arrive.
• Prepare snack for the class.
• Help Cherry staff make sure all children are safe.
• Play with the children and make sure they are enjoying camp.

Senior Counselor:

This is a six-week paid position. Senior counselors, under the direction of Cherry’s Child Development & Inclusion Director, help to support children who have disabilities and/or developmental delays. Senior Counselors must possess a positive and professional attitude, have strong people skills and leadership capabilities. Each Senior Counselor will have the responsibility of adapting activities and providing additional assistance to their assigned camper to help them participate successfully in camp activities.

Hours:

• 8:30AM – 12:15PM

Salary:

• $ 15.00 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Set up and clean up the playlot and parking lot each day.
• Arrive 30 minutes before the start of camp to prepare for the day.
• Greet your assigned Inclusion camper upon arrival and take them to their caregivers at the end of camp each day.
• Support your assigned Inclusion camper throughout the day.
• Ensure your camper's safety during camp.
• Work with the Inclusion Director and classroom teacher to understand the needs of your child and how to support them at camp.
• Facilitate play with your Inclusion camper so they can participate successfully in the camp activities.
• Modify the activities as needed to provide an accessible experience for your camper.
• If your camper is not potty trained, change their diaper if needed.

Consistency is very important for young children. If you are unable to work all six weeks, we must know this when you submit your application. Preference will be given to applicants who are able to commit to the full six weeks of camp.