S.T.E.M Camp Counselor

Job Title: S.T.E.M.

Counselor (Summer 2026)

Company: Four Points Youth Camp

Location: Aptos, CA (Orchard School, Day Valley)

Place

Pay: $26.00 per Hour

Job Type: Seasonal (June 14 – August 8, 2026| Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM – 5:00 P

M Date

Position Summary

Are you part engineer, part storyteller, and part educator? We are looking for a

S.T.E.M. Counselor to anchor our "Station B" science program. This isn’t a

boring classroom job. One week you will be an "Alchemist" teaching chemical

reactions; the next, you’ll be a "Flight Engineer" teaching drone physics. Your

goal is to foster innovation and resilience in campers aged 5–12 through

hands-on, inquiry-based learning.

What You Will Do

• Lead High-Tech Instruction: Teach coding (Swift Playgrounds, Blockly)

and robotics (Dash Robots) using camp-provided iPads.

• Facilitate Science & Engineering: Lead diverse weekly projects including

chemistry (slime/polymers), physics (catapults/aerodynamics), and

structural engineering (bridges).

Manage Drone Operations: Oversee safe drone flight zones, teaching

mechanics (lift/yaw/pitch) and ensuring strict safety compliance.

• Immersive Storytelling: Adapt your teaching to fit weekly themes like

"Renaissance Realm,

" "K-Pop Idol Academy,

" and "Santa Cruz Coastal

Explorers"

.

• Lab Management: Manage the inventory of consumables (batteries, craft

supplies) and ensure the safety of high-value tech assets.

• Supervision: Maintain a 1:7 counselor-to-camper ratio, supervising

transitions and ensuring a "Process over Product" mindset.

The Schedule

• Daily Rhythm: You will rotate through five groups of campers (Units 1–5)

daily. The day includes setup time, high-energy instruction blocks, and

community activities like Morning Circle.

• Differentiated Teaching: You must be ready to pivot instantly from

teaching tactile sensory games to 5-year-olds to complex logic

debugging with 12-year-olds.

Requirements

• Age/Education: Must be at least 18 years old. High School Diploma

required.

• Experience: Prior experience working with children in a camp or

educational setting.

• Tech Savvy: Comfort with iPad interfaces, basic coding logic, and

learning new hardware quickly.

• Availability: Must be available for the full seasonal term (June 13 –

August 7 2026).

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or completed a degree in Education, Computer

Science, Engineering, Biology, or Physics.

• Experience with "Maker" skills (cardboard construction, basic

electronics).

Theatrical flair and ability to engage children through storytelling and character

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $22.28 - $26.83 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $27