Innovators, Inc. Counselor, DC: 2023-3007

Headfirst Summer Camp Innovators, Inc. Counselors will lead campers in pre-written curriculum as they collaborate on theme-based projects to solve a culminating problem centered in STEM & the creative arts. We provide the training, curriculum & daily camp schedules along with all equipment for a successful camp day but need you to bring camp to life with your enthusiasm, dedication and un-matched energy.

Camper ages: 7-8 years old

Activities include: team-building, group games, field trips and guest expert workshops, science challenges, art projects

Weekly themes include: Oceanography, cooking, urban design, sports science  

Schedule : 7:45 am – 3:30 pm, Monday – Friday 

Compensation: $17 / hour

Additional opportunities : Morning Extended Day (7:15 am arrival)

• Bring Camp to Life
• Lead a group of 20 campers with a co-counselor through a planned schedule
• Teach pre-written curriculum, and engage campers during break times
• Implement Headfirst’s safety protocols on supervision, bathrooms, emergency medications, and camper behavior management
• Lead morning meetings, group games, free play, water play or free swim, curriculum-specific science and art activities, bathroom & sunscreen breaks, transitions, lunch & snack
• Support specialized staff during field trips & expert workshops and afternoon program meetings
• Execute morning and afternoon carpool as a key player, welcoming each family to camp by name with fantastic dance moves and coordinated carpool procedures
• Nurture Physical, Social & Emotional Safety 
• Work directly with campers to support them in their emotional, physical, and social development through hands-on exploration and developmentally appropriate activities
• Represent Headfirst for Families & Facility Partners
• Represent the Headfirst brand daily to families at carpool and to school facility partners throughout the summer by being enthusiastic, hands-on, helpful, and in uniform
• Actively participate in our efforts to take care of our camp facility and community 
• Be an Active Member of the Camp Team
• Arrive on time, communicate schedule changes promptly, be a loyal and consistent team member who shows up for the campers and your team
• Be flexible with your assignment and open to supporting other programs on site
• Handle the Curveballs
• Practice resiliency and arrive with a “How Can I Help?” mentality that puts camper experience and team success at the forefront through problem solving and trying new things

• • Adhere to the Headfirst Cell-Phone free policy, powering down and putting cell phones in 
    About You
    • Must be at least 18 years old.
      • Junior Counselor role.

    • Must be able to:

    • • Work around small children including, sitting, standing, running, and climbing stairs for the full day.

    • • Work in hot and outdoor environments while actively supervising campers and participating in dynamic activities for extended periods of time. 

    • • Lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally. 

     

    
    What You'll Gain