Day Camp Counselor

Location: Camp Echo – Boise, ID

Salary: $105 per day

Dates: May 26 to August 8, 2026*

*May 26 –29 are mandatory training days. August 3-8 are overnight camps and less staff are needed, these dates are first come first serve.

This position is seasonal and does not include room and board.

Position Summary:

The best, most fun, challenging job you will ever love! As a day Camp Counselor, you will nurture, interact, support, and create a safe and inclusive environment in which all campers will have a fun-filled, exciting camp experience. With your co-counselors, you will oversee campers in their units and supervise all aspects of their camper’s day and week. Activities include arts and crafts, hiking, biking, water play, campfire treats, and more!

About Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls offering programs from coast to coast and across the globe. Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success. Silver Sage Girl Scouts Council is committed to providing a work environment of equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants and creating a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• With co-counselors, oversee and engage camper units, aged 5 to 11, split into activity groups by Girl Scout grade levels.

• Teach and lead camp programs including Girl Scout badges, hiking in the foothills, mountain biking, biking on the greenbelt, arts and crafts, teambuilding activities, STEM, group games, and chaperone field trips.

• Participate with campers during all camp activities and programs.

• Provide camper supervision at all times including during activities, transitions, pick-up and drop-off.

• Setup and take down camp activities and stations daily.

• Participate in a daily morning staff meeting and daily afternoon debrief.

• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with families and visitors

• Complete daily sanitation practices including cleaning and disinfecting all toys, and cleaning bathrooms.

• Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older and have graduated high school (or the equivalent).

• Current First Aid & CPR certification, trainings are available through our Council.

• Must be available Monday through Friday during camp operations, 8:00am – 5:00pm (or when the last camper is picked up).

• Must be able to provide own reliable transportation to and from Camp Echo daily.

• Be comfortable riding a bike.

• Must have experience working with children.

• Must be able to pass a background check.