Mental Health Support

Mental Health Intern – Summer 2026

Woodruff Scout Camp – Blairsville, Georgia

Paid Internship | $350 per week | Housing, Meals & Most Uniform Parts Provided

Internship Dates:

Report: May 16, 2026

End: July 19, 2026

About the Internship

Woodruff Scout Camp is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and professional student pursuing a degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Mental Health Services, Human Services, or a related field to serve as our Mental Health Intern for Summer 2026.

This internship provides meaningful hands-on experience in youth mental health support, wellness education, communication guidance, crisis prevention, and staff wellbeing—making it an ideal senior capstone, practicum, or field placement.

The Mental Health Intern supports both campers (ages 11–17) and seasonal staff, promoting emotional resilience, confidence, and a positive camp culture.

Position Summary

The Mental Health Intern works closely with the Woodruff Mental Health Council Leadership, the Camp Director, the Program Chief, and the Health Lodge team to provide non-clinical emotional support, positive coping strategies, and wellbeing oversight throughout camp.

This role focuses on prevention, early identification, wellness messaging, and support—not clinical diagnosis or treatment. The intern serves as a friendly, visible presence throughout camp who helps ensure Woodruff remains a safe and emotionally healthy environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support for Campers

• Provide emotional support for homesickness, stress, social challenges, and adjustment

• Guide youth in developing coping strategies

• Observe camper interactions and identify concerns early

• Coordinate with Health Lodge and Mental Health Council leadership for additional support

• Promote emotional safety, kindness, and inclusivity across programs

Support for Staff

• Conduct wellness check-ins with seasonal staff

• Support conflict resolution and stress-management strategies

• Assist leadership in staff wellness activities, reminders, and resources

• Provide non-clinical support with appropriate escalation

Prevention & Education

• Provide short wellness reminders at meetings (sleep, hydration, stress, self-care)

• Create educational posters or tools for emotional safety and wellbeing

• Reinforce youth protection and mental health awareness policies

Collaboration & Communication

• Work hand-in-hand with Mental Health Council Leadership on emotional support needs

• Communicate concerns appropriately to the Camp Director and Program Chief

• Coordinate with program area directors to support struggling campers

• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality

Qualifications & Requirements

• Actively pursuing a degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Human Services, or Mental Health-related fields

• Excellent for senior capstone, practicum, or applied internship credit

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Calm, compassionate, youth-focused demeanor

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries

• Comfortable living and working in an outdoor camp environment

• Able to identify when concerns should be escalated

• Must follow Scouting America Youth Protection policies

This internship is non-clinical. The intern does not diagnose or provide therapy.

Compensation & Benefits

• $350 per week

• Housing, meals, and most uniform parts provided

• Meaningful experience supporting youth mental health and staff wellness

• Meets requirements for many senior capstones or practicums (school approval required)

• Professional mentorship from camp leadership and the Mental Health Council

Work Environment

This internship is movement-based and interactive, with time spent in:

• Program areas

• Campsites

• Dining Hall

• Staff lounges and meeting spaces

• Health Lodge support areas

The intern serves as a visible, calm, supportive presence throughout camp.

Apply Today

Apply through Handshake or visit:

https://www.campwoodruff.org/