Seasonal Camp Educator (Counselor) & Extended Day Coordinator (Appleton)

What You'll Do

• Your Impact: As a Camp Educator/Counselor, you are the backbone of camper experiences and hold a special place in this essential summer work.
• Camp is a unique environment for children to develop their sense of self, form social bonds, explore their interests, learn, and have fun.
• With rolling grasslands, grazing livestock, vegetable gardens, an educational barnyard, and miles of trails, Appleton Farm Camp offers a uniquely immersive summer experience.
• Campers are introduced to Appleton's historic working farm and expansive landscape through exciting, authentic educational activities.
• You'll have a fun, energetic, and meaningful experience that also comes with real responsibility.
• You'll be trusted to keep campers safe, engaged, and supported throughout the day, a big responsibility but one that you won't be navigating alone.
• You'll grow as a leader while making an impact that truly matters.

The Role

• As a Camp Educator & The Extended Day Coordinator, you divide your time between supporting camper groups as a floating/substitute counselor and leading the planning and delivery of our Extended Day program.
• You will supervise campers ages 5-14, organize daily and weekly activity plans, with support from the admin team you help coordinate staffing needs for Extended Day, and ensure smooth communication with leadership staff and families.
• Specifically, you'll:
• Provide flexible support to camper groups in the afternoons, joining different age groups as needed.
• Aid in activity transitions, hikes, games, crafting, and nature-based activities alongside fellow Camp Educators.
• Support group management and positive camper behavior using strategies shared during training.
• Communicate regularly with Camp Educators and leadership staff to support the day's schedule and activities.
• Help complete end-of-day cleanup tasks to prepare for the following morning.
• Plan, schedule, and lead the daily Extended Day program, ensuring activities are age-appropriate, safe, and engaging.
• Coordinate staffing needs with Assistant Camp Directors, including daily coverage and communication with other afternoon educators.
• Maintain accurate attendance, oversee check-in and parent pickup procedures, and support a smooth end to the camp day.
• Prepare and manage Extended Day supplies, materials, and activity spaces.
• Communicate any camper needs, incidents, or updates promptly to camp leadership.

Requirements

• Skills and Experience: The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree or career in education, science, humanities, conservation/stewardship, or outdoor/environmental fields.
• A commitment to the physical and emotional well-being of campers.
• Experience working as a camp counselor, classroom teacher, informal educator, and/or childcare provider with children ages 5-14; environmental education (EE) experience preferred.
• A particular interest in outdoor education, especially in a farm environment.
• A positive attitude, willingness to be flexible, and a commitment to achieving goals.
• A high regard for teamwork and collegiality.
• The physical and mental wherewithal to teach outdoors, sometimes under challenging weather and other conditions.

• Eligibility Criteria: Minimum age is 17 years old by the start of camp.
• Full availability for staff training weeks (June 8-19) and all nine weeks of camp (June 22-August 21), Mondays-Fridays, 11:30AM-4:30PM.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• CPR and Basic First Aid certifications, provided if needed.
• Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.
• A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.
• Commitment to Our Appleton Farm Camp Staff.