Summer Camp General Counselor

General Counselors are the heart of Watitoh. They spend their day overseeing the general care and well-being of 10-12 campers all of whom are the same age or grade. During the typical day, they are responsible for getting their campers to program areas, participating in these activities and overseeing the emotional & physical well-being of campers (ex: check ins, problem-solving, relationship building) throughout the day. They bring any major problems to their respective Head Counselor. This is the ideal job for someone who is looking to gain skills in working with children, organization, child-development, outdoor education, recreation, social work, and classroom teaching.

The ideal General Counselor has completed at least one year of college or the equivalent there-of, is a team player, works well with co-counselors and Head Counselors, has good communication skills, accepts feedback, and seeks out information. While all counselors are role models for our campers, the general counselor is with their cabin the entire day and has the highest impact on the behavior of their campers. They work in collaboration with co-counselors who are specialists during the day, teaching at an activity. 

All bunk counselors are “OD” (on duty) two to three times a week at night. During these nights counselors are assigned a bunk (sometimes their own) to get campers ready for bed, ensure they are getting to sleep at an age appropriate time, and are safe. 

Some educational institutions require prior approval before starting internships. It is the student's responsibility to check with their institution to be sure their position meets any requirements before they accept a position. 

In addition to the salary, this position includes a travel stipend and room and board. 
 

A Typical Day at Watitoh:

8:00 AM - Reveille (Wake Up)

8:15 AM - Line Up

8:30 AM - Breakfast

9:30 AM - Cleanup & Inspection

10:00 - 11:00 AM - Program Period 1

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM - Program Period 2 

12:40 PM - Lunch

1:15 - 2:10 PM - Rest Hour

2:15 PM - Snack

2:20 - 3:05 PM - Hobby Period

3:15 - 4:15 PM - Program Period 3

4:30 - 5:30 PM - Program Period 4

5:30 PM - Showers

6:00 PM - Line Up

6:15 PM - Dinner

6:45 - 7:30 PM - Tribe Time 

7:30 PM - Evening Activity