Summer Camp Head Counselor

Meadow Breeze Day Camp is looking to fill positions for our 8-week summer camp programs, grades Kindergarten to 11th grade. LCA is a grade 6-12 independent Christian school located in Lexington, MA. Since 1966, Meadow Breeze Day Camp at LCA has been offering an exceptional traditional day camp for kids of all ages.

Meadow Breeze offers a variety of camps such as a Day Camp, Sports Camps, Launch Trips and a Leaders-In-Training program.  This position is for a Head Counselor. As a Summer Camp Head Counselor, you will be a key leader in creating a positive and supportive environment for both campers and fellow counselors. This position requires strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and the ability to oversee and coordinate various aspects of the camp program. The Head Counselor plays a pivotal role in ensuring a memorable and enriching experience for everyone at the camp. 

Meadow Breeze is a fun-filled, fast-paced and energized environment, where you have the opportunity to make an investment in the lives of the kids you work with everyday. Not only are the kids fun, but so are the people you get to work with. You can guarantee you will make new friendships along the way!

Camp begins the week of June 23, 2025, and will run for 8 weeks, ending on August 15, 2025. To learn more about our specific programming, check us out at https://lca.edu/summer/. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervision and Leadership:

  • Provide leadership and guidance to a team of camp counselors.

  • Oversee the coordination of daily activities

• Camper Well-being:

  • Monitor the well-being of campers, addressing any concerns or issues promptly.

  • Foster a positive and inclusive atmosphere that promotes personal growth and positive relationships.

• Activity Coordination:

  • Collaborate with activity specialists and other counselors to ensure a well-rounded and engaging camp program.

  • Assist in organizing camp-wide activities.

• Conflict Resolution:

  • Mediate and resolve conflicts among campers and your camp counselors

  • Provide support and guidance to counselors in managing interpersonal challenges.

• Communication:

  • Act as a liaison between camp leadership, counselors, and parents.

• Emergency Response:

  • Be familiar with and adhere to all camp safety protocols.

  • Coordinate and lead emergency drills and responses for your group.

• Counselor Support:

  • Provide mentorship and support to counselors, assisting with problem-solving and professional development.

  • Conduct regular check-ins with counselors to assess their well-being and address any concerns.

• Positive Reinforcement:

  • Recognize and celebrate the achievements and positive contributions of both campers and counselors.

  • Foster a culture of encouragement and appreciation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• College graduate or Teacher with 1 years of experience

• Previous experience as a camp counselor or in a leadership role within a camp setting.

• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to make decisions quickly and effectively in a dynamic camp environment.

• Enthusiasm for working with children and creating a positive camp community.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21 yrs of age or older 

• Complete a CORI background check

• Experience in working in a summer camp preferred; experience working with children is a must

• Have the appropriate certifications 

• CPR & First Aid certification (preferred)

• Attend all training sessions

• Ability to lift 30 lbs

BENEFITS

• Team-based work environment

• Opportunity to be a part of changing the lives of young children daily

• Lunch at a reduced cost

LOCATION: Main Campus - 48 Bartlett Ave Lexington, MA 02420

DATES: June 23-August 15, 2025, Mon-Fri

TIME: Day camps run every week day from 8:00AM-3:30PM and AfterCamp runs every week day from 3:30PM-5:30PM

PAY: Seasonal; $20-$25/hr based on experience

SCHEDULE: Camp training & orientation is June 23rd-June 25th, 2025. Apart from our sports camps, camp staff are asked to work all 8 weeks of camp. There is no camp on July 4th. AfterCamp staff need to arrive each day at 2:00PM and are expected to stay until 6:00PM.