Camp Staff or Superhero?
Take a moment to imagine making a difference in the life of a child. Empower youth to make decisions, become independent, and be proud of who they are. That's what we do each summer at sleep-away camp! If you're passionate about youth development, enjoy the outdoors, and want to encourage youth to discover the best versions of themselves, then Girl Scouts Nation's Capital sleep-away camps may be for you!
Multiple Opportunities!
- Unit Counselors – The heart and soul of camp! Unit staff live and work with a group of girls, helping them take healthy risks and develop self-confidence. Spend your days planning and implementation of activities and having fun right along with the campers. Salaries start at $370 a week.
- Program Staff & Lifeguards – Masters of Fun and games! Challenge yourself to create fun, engaging activities for all girls at camp and still live in the units, bonding with your own group of campers each night. If you have a special area of interest -- we've got you! We have positions for art, nature, science, archery, slingshots, swimming, boating, and more! Current lifeguard and CPR:PR certifications preferred - but not required. Salaries start at $425 a week.
- Support Staff – The backbone of camp – if you love organization, cleaning, or all things behind the scenes, this is the job for you! You can enhance your business skills and money management working in the office; perfect your cooking skills working alongside a chef; or help fix, build, and maintain things around camp. The best part is you still live on camp in a fun, safe outdoor setting. Salaries start at $370.
- Additional Positions Available - Email lgrinter@gscnc.org for more information.
Starting weekly salaries for each position are listed above. Returning staff members from previous summers may be eligible for a pay differential of 6% to 8% above the listed starting salary, depending on the number of prior years they have worked with Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital sleep-away camps. Final pay rates are determined based on prior experience, role placement, and years of service with the organization.
Flexible Scheduling Available
Start dates vary by positions between May 24 - June 8. Need to start later? We can work with you to get you caught up on pre-camp training. The summer season wraps up on August 10, but do you need to leave earlier? We can work with you!
Is this you?
- Looking to expand your resume with top skills such as decision making, emotional intelligence, creativity, resilience, and adaptability
- Passionate about girl leadership and youth development
- Eager to work in an inclusive environment
- Enjoy teamwork and collaboration
- Love being outdoors and willing to work outdoors in the heat, humidity, and rain
- Prepared to live on-site during employment in rustic cabin accommodations (limited access to electricity, internet, or flushing toilets)
- Aren't bothered by dirt, bugs, or sunscreen Looking for a summer job
Some of the Perks
- Room, board, and laundry facilities provided
- Paid pre-camp training and professional development
- Free certification in CPR/First Aid and other activities dependent on position (lifeguarding, archery, etc.)
- Networking opportunities and a chance to work with culturally diverse staff and campers
- Internship opportunities (we'll work with you to fulfill requirements.)
- Ample time off Skill development in leadership, communication, problem-solving, behavior management, creativity, and more
- A summer outdoors in the woods without screens!
- Memories and friendships to last a lifetime
- The opportunity to create a positive impact on the youth of today
About Camp Winona
Camp Winona allows campers in grades K-11 to explore the wonders of the outdoors in a fun, safe, traditional camp setting. Located 35 miles southeast of Washington, DC, in Hughesville, MD, Winona offers a wide variety of programs ranging from weeklong themed specialty activities to two-night minicamps. Winona is owned and operated by Girl Scouts Nation's Capital, the largest Girl Scout council in the country. This summer campers will safely explore all camp has to offer, including swimming in the pool, tie-dying, exploring nature, teambuilding challenges, and taking aim at target sports.
For more information and other sleep-away camp employment opportunities, go to https://www.gscnc.org/en/discover/our-council/careers/work-at-camp.html.
Have questions before applying? Email Lotty “Dotty” Grinter at lgrinter@gscnc.org