What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Unit Leader - Hidden Lake Camp position at Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York?
Love being outdoors? Like working with kids? Do you want a summer job that’s fun and meaningful?
Hidden Lake Camp is hiring awesome people to join our summer team! You’ll help create unforgettable experiences for Girl Scouts while building leadership skills, making friends, and spending your days outside.
Why You’ll Love It
To further the mission of the camp by providing leadership, supervision, and support for a designated group of campers and counselors. This position involves planning, coordinating, and delivering safe, fun, and age-appropriate activities while creating a positive and inclusive camp environment. The Unit Leader ensures the well-being and safety of all campers and staff in their unit, oversees daily schedules, and manages unit operations in compliance with GSNENY, New York State Department of Health, and American Camp Association standards in all aspects of their role.
About Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York: Girl Scouts create the world they want to live in and strive to make it better every single day. They explore their strengths, take on new challenges, and can always be themselves, regardless of background or ability. Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York is one of 110 councils across the United States, supporting Girl Scouts and volunteers across fifteen counties of upstate New York. We help build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
Hidden Lake Camp: Our Camps are unique and shaped by the physical, and outdoor spaces in which they take place, the team-building nature of our activities, and the welcoming environment that we strive to create. Nestled on four hundred acres in the southern portion of the Adirondack Park, Hidden Lake Camp comprises a small private lake, streams, low mountains, woodlands, and beautiful hiking trails. The lake is an ideal setting for swimming, canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, and kayaking. Camp facilities include a large playfield, high and low ropes courses, platform tents and lean-to units, a modern dining hall, a health lodge, a shower house, and buildings for activities and programs. Campers range from first through twelfth grade.
Summer Camp dates at Hidden Lake Camp are June 27 – July 31, 2026. These dates include pre-camp training and post-camp clean-up. All positions include room and board. Camp staff are generally off from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon each week.
GSNENY operates two summer overnight camps; Hidden Lake Camp in Lake George NY and Lake Clear camp near Saranac Lake, NY. Many staff positions can be combined to work at both camps for a full summer of employment (8 weeks total, June 27 – August 21).
Compensation & Perks
Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York is an equal opportunity employer.
Hidden Lake Camp is hiring awesome people to join our summer team! You’ll help create unforgettable experiences for Girl Scouts while building leadership skills, making friends, and spending your days outside.
Why You’ll Love It
- Active, outdoor work
- Make a real difference in kids’ lives
- Build leadership, teamwork, and communication skills
- Supportive team and positive culture
- Great resume experience
To further the mission of the camp by providing leadership, supervision, and support for a designated group of campers and counselors. This position involves planning, coordinating, and delivering safe, fun, and age-appropriate activities while creating a positive and inclusive camp environment. The Unit Leader ensures the well-being and safety of all campers and staff in their unit, oversees daily schedules, and manages unit operations in compliance with GSNENY, New York State Department of Health, and American Camp Association standards in all aspects of their role.
About Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York: Girl Scouts create the world they want to live in and strive to make it better every single day. They explore their strengths, take on new challenges, and can always be themselves, regardless of background or ability. Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York is one of 110 councils across the United States, supporting Girl Scouts and volunteers across fifteen counties of upstate New York. We help build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
Hidden Lake Camp: Our Camps are unique and shaped by the physical, and outdoor spaces in which they take place, the team-building nature of our activities, and the welcoming environment that we strive to create. Nestled on four hundred acres in the southern portion of the Adirondack Park, Hidden Lake Camp comprises a small private lake, streams, low mountains, woodlands, and beautiful hiking trails. The lake is an ideal setting for swimming, canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, and kayaking. Camp facilities include a large playfield, high and low ropes courses, platform tents and lean-to units, a modern dining hall, a health lodge, a shower house, and buildings for activities and programs. Campers range from first through twelfth grade.
Summer Camp dates at Hidden Lake Camp are June 27 – July 31, 2026. These dates include pre-camp training and post-camp clean-up. All positions include room and board. Camp staff are generally off from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon each week.
GSNENY operates two summer overnight camps; Hidden Lake Camp in Lake George NY and Lake Clear camp near Saranac Lake, NY. Many staff positions can be combined to work at both camps for a full summer of employment (8 weeks total, June 27 – August 21).
Compensation & Perks
- Earn $75-$80 per day (depending on experience)
- Work in the beautiful park-like setting of Hidden Lake Camp
- Experience a summer of fulfilling memories while you build meaningful connections with campers
- Strengthen your problem solving, collaboration, and youth mentoring skills
- Forge lasting friendships with fellow team members through impactful work
- At least 18 years old by June 27, 2026
- Ability to interact positively with youth ages 7 to 17; prior youth-focused work or volunteer experience preferred.
- Ability to build and maintain positive professional work relationships.
Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $75 - $80