Summer Camp Counselor
Love being outdoors? Like working with kids? Do you want a summer job that’s fun and meaningful?
Lake Clear 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
Job Summary:
To further the mission of the camp by providing direct supervision, guidance, and support to campers while creating a safe, fun, and inclusive environment. This position involves assisting with the planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities, ensuring the well-being of campers, and fostering a positive camp experience. Counselors are responsible for following 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.
Lake Clear 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. Situated on 91 scenic acres of land on a peninsula on Lake Clear is an Adirondack gem. The camp is surrounded by breathtaking state land in the Adirondack Park, adjacent to the St. Regis Canoe area. Facilities at Lake Clear Camp include renovated cabins with full bathrooms, lean-to units, a dining hall, a health center, and buildings for programs and activities. Campers range from first through twelfth grade.
Summer Camp dates at Lake Clear Camp are July 27 - August 21, 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 $65 - $70 per day (depending on experience)
Work in the beautiful park-like setting of Lake Clear 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
What You Bring:
At least 18 years old by July 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.
Ready to lead, inspire, and make this upcoming summer unforgettable? APPLY NOW!
Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York is an equal opportunity employer.