Arts & Crafts Program Intern - Camp Juniper Knoll

 Arts & Crafts Program Intern - Camp Juniper Knoll 

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 Juniper Knoll overnight camp is a place where energetic and passionate staff come together to provide a safe and positive learning environment for campers ages 5-17.  

As a Program Intern, you will be critical to the success of the summer as you supervise and deliver progressive arts & crafts learning experiences for campers. In this role, you will manage the development, facilitation, and supervision of arts & crafts activities. 

Work Commitment: 

Dates: June 9- August 2 

• Includes staff training beginning June 9

• Camp is closed June 19 and July 4-6; these days are unpaid 

Weekly Schedule: 11:00 a.m. Sunday-7:00 p.m. Friday 

• Daily 2-hour break Monday-Thursday
• Staff are required to work Saturday, August 1 and may be asked to work Saturday, July 18

Camp Staff Benefits: 

• This is a paid internship position 

• Pay: $125 a day 

• Included room and board 

• You may be eligible for college credit in some cases, or be able to use camp as an independent study, practicum, or internship experience - ask your advisor or talk to a professor at your school about how the skills you will learn directly relate to your major and will make you a stronger job candidate. 

• 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 

• Experience teaching or facilitating art and/or crafting programs for children 

• Demonstrated creative ability in a variety of art techniques 

• Must be 19+ years old and possess a high school diploma or GED 

• 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: 

• Oversee craft area, including prepping supplies for use and facilitating craft activities; ensure arts and crafts activities are age-appropriate and program-specific, and result in tangible projects for campers to take home 

• 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 

• Develop, supervise, and deliver facilitation of programs in an assigned specialty area with campers and staff through the use of camper-led 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 

• Maintain responsibility for the overall well-being of campers throughout their camp experience 

• Other duties as assigned 

Apply today to join our summer camp team!