Program Director- Camp Greene Wood

Program Director- Camp Greene Wood 

Looking for a summer job that makes a difference? Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana 2026 camp staff today! Our Camp Greene Wood day camp is a place where energetic and passionate staff come together to provide a safe and positive learning environment for girls ages 5-17.  

As camp’s Program Director, you will be critical to the success of the summer supporting the leadership team, staff, and campers with exceptional program development, role modeling, and problem solving. 

Work Commitment: 

Dates: June 2 - August 1, 2026  

• Includes leadership training, staff training, and in-service day   

• Camp is closed June 19, 2026 and July 3-5, 2026; these days are unpaid   

Weekly Schedule: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday   

• Saturday and Sundays off   

• Staff training week hours 7:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.   

Special Overnight Week June 29 – July 1, 2026

• Includes 2-hour break on Tuesday   

Camp Staff Benefits: 

• Pay: $130 per day 

• First Aid and CPR certification 

• Optional Archery, Lifeguard, and Aquatic Small Craft training available if interested 

• Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance Program 

Qualifications: 

• Loves to interact with children and has prior experience working with children of various ages 

• Enjoys spending time outdoors and has prior experience working in an outdoor setting 

• Two or more years of experience facilitating and supervising youth program 

• Must be 21+ years old, as of June 14, 2026, and possess a high school diploma or GED; candidates that are 23+ with a valid driver’s license are preferred 

• Willingness to work and, at times, live in an indoor and outdoor camp setting, which includes working irregular hours with limited or simple equipment, rustic facilities, wildlife and insects; limited technology while at camp, and daily exposure to sun, rain, and other weather conditions 

Responsibilities: 

• Provide fun, positive, and active leadership to campers 

• Help build a supportive environment where campers can grow, make new friends, and try new things 

• Role model problem-solving, collaboration, and initiative to campers and other staff 

• Be an active member of the leadership team to provide cohesive teamwork & leadership opportunities, develop open communication, encourage positive peer relationships, and deliver support

• Assist the camp director in the planning, organization, and implementation of camp activities 

• Assist in the supervision, monitoring, and participate in all aspects of camp 

• Ensure that weekly program schedules are prepared and delivered at camp that use a camper-led planning process, meet program expectations as stated by the camp program guide and camp director, and develop progressive camper skills

• Leads scheduling and delivery of weekly programs as well as provides support to staff before and during program delivery 

• Develop, supervise, and deliver facilitation of programs in an assigned specialty area with campers and staff through the use of camper planning and Girl Scout program guidelines 

• Oversee campers and staff during group activities, meals, and transitions to and from scheduled events 

• Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures 

• Assist with management and care of program supplies and spaces, including specialty equipment 

• Assist in the care of camp equipment and in maintaining a clean camp environment 

• Other duties as assigned 

Apply today to join our summer camp team!