Summer Camp Counselor

About the role

The Henry Ford is seeking enthusiastic and experienced counselors to deliver high-quality, fun, educational, and safe camp experiences for campers ages 6–13. Counselors will facilitate pre-designed weekly programming, support camper wellbeing, and contribute to a positive camp culture aligned with The Henry Ford’s mission and Model i learning framework.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe, engaging, and educational programming aligned with THF’s learning philosophy.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all campers by knowing and applying all camp policies and emergency procedures.
• Maintain accurate records, including daily attendance and incident documentation.
• Sustain maintenance of camp spaces, supplies, and daily flow.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with campers, families, and colleagues.
• Uphold The Henry Ford and Learning & Engagement guidelines in program delivery.

Counselor Pathway

• Facilitate pre-designed camp curriculum, daily experiences, and activities.
• Build strong rapport with campers and contribute to a positive group culture.
• Maintain accurate program records including attendance and incident reports.
• Aid in maintaining camp supplies, program spaces, and daily schedules.
• Support arrival, lunch, transitions, and dismissal routines.
• Collaborate directly with the Lead Counselor assigned to their level.

Counselor Flex Pathway

• Lead and supervise Extended Care programming before and after camp.
• Provide operational and programmatic support across all camp levels as needed.
• Assist with activity facilitation, rotations, setup/reset of program spaces, and camper support.
• Offer one-on-one or small group support for campers who need additional assistance.
• Support arrival/dismissal, lunch coverage, and transitions.
• Work closely with Camp Supervisors to anticipate and respond to daily staffing and camper support needs.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Some college preferred in the fields of education, science, history, or other related field.

Special Skills

• Collaborative team player committed to building a positive camp environment.
• Passionate about working with and supporting youth.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and develop counselors.
• Confident supervising large groups of children in structured and unstructured settings.
• Self-directed professional who thrives with minimal supervision.
• Creative problem-solver who adapts quickly to dynamic camp needs.
• Highly organized multi-tasker able to manage competing priorities effectively.