CREA Camp Senior Counselor 2026

Be a part of our enthusiastic camp team, helping children connect with nature through hands-on science, nature-based art and outdoor adventures!

Position: Senior Camp Counselor

Responsible for daily site & group supervision and lesson plan and activity implementation. Maintains a high level of camper awareness at all times, and ensures safety protocols are implemented. Communicates directly and effectively with: other counselors, instructors, supervisors and parents. Shows enthusiasm for guiding youth through outdoor adventures, nature-based art and hands-on science. Opportunities to further develop hands-on experience working in outdoor education. 

Location:  CREA Ecology Center & Cathance River Nature Preserve - Topsham, ME

Camp Mission: Our mission is to provide rich, nature-based experiences that cultivate delight, curiosity, respect for diversity and a strong sense of collaboration and stewardship in youth. At CREA, campers learn that nature is a wondrous place, filled with magic, mystery, and adventure!

Salary: $18-$22/hr based on experience. 

Website: www.btlt.org/crea-camp/  

Email: camp@btlt.org 

Responsibilities:

• Create a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Work closely with and oversee Junior Counselors to execute daily camp activities and tasks.
• Lead and teach activities such as: physical games, camp songs, nature-based activities, camp arts and crafts, fishing, orienteering, and more.
• Supervise and organize campers throughout the camp day.
• Complete morning prep and end of day responsibilities.
• Teach the established lessons with enthusiasm, creativity, and professionalism.
• Work under the supervision of the on-site Camp Director.
• Communicate to the Camp Director any camper behavioral concerns in a timely manner.
• Participate in daily briefings and communicate any issues that negatively impact the campers’ experience or program quality.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Demonstrates high-energy and passion for the outdoors.
• Experience as a Camp Counselor, Counselor-In-Training (CIT) or other camp leadership role preferred.
• Experience working with children (ages 6-13 preferred) in an outdoor setting.
• Kind, friendly, and patient demeanor.
• Excellent communicator.
• 18+ years of age (21+ preferred)
• Certified in First Aid and CPR, or willing to certify prior to June 24, 2026.
• WFA (Wilderness First Aid) (preferred)
• Can provide their own transportation and local housing. 
• Can commit to the full 6 weeks of camp (June 29 - August 7, with a possible opportunity to extend through August 14), in addition to multiple training dates in June (tentatively June 24-26). 
• Monday - 7:30am to 4:30pm
• Tuesday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (schedule subject to change)