Camp Staff or Superhero? 

Take a moment to imagine making a difference in the life of a child. Empower campers to make decisions, become independent, and be proud of who they are. That's what we do each summer at sleep-away camp! If you're passionate about youth development, enjoy the outdoors, and want to encourage campers to discover the best versions of themselves, then Girl Scouts Nation's Capital sleep-away camps may be for you! 

Health Center Manager - May 24 - August 11 (flexible scheduling available): supervises and coordinates the health and safety of the campers and staff. The Camp Health Manager supports the administration of a complete health and safety program for campers and staff ensuring on-going camp health care. Salary starts at $685 per week, salary increase available for Registered Nurses.

Health Center Assistant - June 1 - August 11 (flexible scheduling available): Work with Camp Health Care Team to collect, review, and maintain Health History and Medication forms for campers and staff; perform health checks on all incoming campers and staff; assist with daily health center tasks. Salary starts at $555 per week.

Is this you? 

• Passionate about youth leadership

• Excellent with children, ages 5-17, and equally skilled at working with adults of all ages 

• Sensitive to people of other cultures and all abilities 

• Collaborative 

• Love being outdoors and willing to work outdoors in the heat, humidity, and rain 

• Prepared to live on-site during employment in rustic cabin accommodations (limited electricity and internet) 

• Aren’t bothered by dirt, bugs, or sunscreen 

• Looking for a summer job 

• Experience with children and young adults

• Preferable RN licensed in Maryland/Virginia or a Compact State; Nursing/ Medical Student, EMT, or Paramedic licensed in Maryland/Virginia is acceptable

• Currently certified in First Aid and Adult, Child CPR

• Professional, sensitive individual, with sound judgment, quick action and good management of people in an emergency

Some of the Perks

• Room, board, and laundry facilities provided for residential staff

• Paid pre-camp training and professional development 

• Networking opportunities and a chance to work with staff from across the country and world

• Ample time off 

• Skill development in leadership, communication, problem-solving, behavior management, creativity, and more 

• A summer outdoors in the woods without screens! 

• Memories and friendships to last a lifetime 

• The opportunity to create a positive impact on the youth of today 

About Camp Winona

Camp Winona allows girls in grades K-11 to explore the wonders of the outdoors in a fun, safe, traditional camp setting. Located 35 miles southeast of Washington, DC, in Hughesville, MD, Winona offers a wide variety of programs ranging from weeklong themed specialty activities to two-night minicamps. Winona is owned and operated by Girl Scouts Nation's Capital, the largest Girl Scout council in the country. This summer, following our enhanced health and safety guidelines, girls will safely explore all camp has to offer, including swimming in the pool, tie-dying, exploring nature, teambuilding challenges, and taking aim at target sports. 

For more information and other sleep-away camp employment opportunities, go to Work at Camp (gscnc.org)

Have questions before applying? Email Lotty “Dotty” Grinter at campwinona@gscnc.org