STEM Specialty Camp Counselor

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead engaging STEM activities, projects, and challenges for campers
• Teach age-appropriate concepts in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on learning
• Facilitate experiments, coding activities, robotics, and engineering design challenges
• Supervise campers to ensure a safe, inclusive, and positive camp environment
• Prepare, organize, and maintain STEM equipment, materials, and learning spaces
• Encourage creativity, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among campers
• Uphold the YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Courage

Requirements

• Experience working or volunteering with youth in a recreation or similar setting
• Knowledge of STEM subjects and enthusiasm for hands-on learning
• Must be willing and able to obtain CPR & First Aid Certifications, or currently hold them
• Must be available to attend camp trainings before and throughout the camp season
• Ability to bring a patient, caring, responsible, flexible, and positive attitude to work
• Availability to work the specialty camp weeks (6/29-7/3, 7/20-7/24, and 7/27-7/31) plus at least 3 additional camp weeks during the season

About the Company

Camp Halfmoon, located in Goffstown, NH, is a traditional outdoor summer day camp operated by the YMCA Allard Center. We strive to build supportive and empowering teams to help all team members show up as their best and most authentic selves, ensuring a meaningful impact on the youth we serve.