What is the Junior Counselor Program?
Applicants entering their Senior year in High School NEXT YEAR are eligible to be a part of our Junior Counselor Program.
Junior Counselors, also called JCs, live in and assist a camper cabin under the supervision of their Cabin Counselors, Unit Directors, and JC Unit Leader. Junior Counselors will complete trainings and have hands on experience to help them learn the necessary skills to be a cabin counselor. Junior Counselors are assigned to a three-week overnight session.
Ranch Junior Counselors will live in and assist with a cabin and will also spend a large portion of their day at the barn learning the necessary skills to be a ranch staff member. They are supervised by their cabin counselors, ranch unit director, and JC Unit Leader during their three-week session.
Rising Seniors in high school also have the opportunity to apply for a teen internship. This two-week session gives teens the opportunity to see and work in the behind the scenes part of camp.
All Junior Counselor positions are paid.
What positions are available?
E-team Positions
| Position | Min Age | Description | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Counselor | 16 | Jump into cabin life and help make camp magic happen! Live with a cabin, assist yourcounselors, lead games, support campers, and grow your skills as a future counselor.You’ll get real hands-on training and be part of the action all session. | $250/week |
| Ranch Junior Counselor | 16 | Love horses? Combine barn life with cabin life! Live in the cabin, support your counselors, and spend a good chunk of your days learning the ins and outs of ranch care—trail rides, lessons, horse handling, and all the fun barn stuff. | $250/week |
Teen Intern Positions
| Position | Min Age | Description | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teen Intern: Aquatics | 16 | Dive in behind the scenes! Help oversee pool operations, support swim in-services,assist with safety and programming at the waterfront, and get a front-row view of howcamp water fun happens. | $250/week |
| Teen Intern: Media | 16 | Be our story-sharer! Snap daily camp photos, upload them, and help run our socialmedia. You’ll help share the camp’s magic visually and keep everyone connected to themagic of camp. | $180-250/week |
| Teen Intern: Office | 16 | Be behind the scenes in our command center! Assist with organizing camperpaperwork, sorting mail, answering phones, supporting programs, and keeping things running smoothly. | $180-250/week |
What are the Session Dates?
Priority is given to applicants who are able to commit to the entire session. While most applicants just work one session, there is an opportunity to add a second session or individual weeks once you’ve completed a full session. Junior Counselors go home Saturday mornings and come back Sunday afternoons of each session they’re scheduled for.
Junior Counselor Sessions:
| Session | Dates |
|---|---|
| Session A | June 8-28, 2025 |
| Session B | June 29-July 19, 2025 |
| Session C | July 20-August 9, 2025 |
Teen Intern Program Sessions:
| Session | Dates |
|---|---|
| Session 1 | June 7-20, 2026 |
| Session 2 | June 21-July 4, 2026 |
| Session 3 | July 5-18, 2026 |
| Session 4 | July 19-August 1, 2026 |
What is the application process?
1. Complete An Online Application:
- Log in to an existing account or create a new account using your own email address and select the Junior Counselor (Rising Senior in High School) application.
- While there is not a set due date for applications, candidates can use the following dates as a guide:
- Early Action Decision: Apply and interview by November 15, 2024
- Priority Decision: Apply and interview by January 15, 2025
- Rolling applications accepted based on availability after January 16, 2025
FOR NEW JUNIOR COUNSELOR APPLICANTS:
2. Submit References Through Outmatch:
- If you are selected to continue with the interview process, you will receive an email through Outmatch requesting the names and emails of your references.
- You must submit at least 5 references (2 relatives and 3 non-relatives), but you are allowed to submit more.
- Please inform your selected references that they will be receiving an email from Outmatch
- Outmatch will email your references and the form will be completed electronically.
3. Attend Your Virtual Interview
- Those who are invited to interview will receive an email with the date, time, and link to your interview appointment approximately two weeks from completion of your application and references.
4. Await a Response:
- All applicants will receive an email with a decision according to the following timeline:
- Applicants who apply for early action can expect a response by December 15, 2024.
- Applicants who apply for Priority can expect a response by February 15, 2025.
- Applicants who apply during the Rolling Application period can expect a response two weeks after their completed interview.
FOR RETURNING STAFF JUNIOR COUNSELOR APPLICANTS
2. Check your Email for the Next Steps:
- If you are selected to continue with the interview process, you can expect an email within two weeks of receiving your application with next steps, which may include a virtual interview invitation, requested written response to additional questions, reference checks, etc.
3. Await a Response:
- All applicants will receive an email with a decision according to the following timeline:
- Applicants who apply for early action can expect a response by December 15, 2024.
- Applicants who apply for Priority can expect a response by February 15, 2025.
- Applicants who apply during the Rolling Application period can expect a response two weeks after their completed interview.
What happens after I am hired?
1. Sign your Letter of Intent
- To accept your position, please sign and return the letter of intent by the deadline provided in your offer email.
2. Check your email weekly
- Email is our main communication with staff. Please make sure you check the email you provided on your application at least once a week for important updates.
3. Complete the onboarding process
- Beginning February 1st, you will receive an email with information on how to complete the onboarding process. New applicants will need to have the following items prepared:
- A copy of a photo ID (passport, school ID, driver’s permit)
- A copy of your birth certificate or social security card
- A direct deposit enrollment form or voided check (it must have your name, account number, and routing number listed. Handwritten information will not be accepted)
- All staff must also complete a series of online trainings prior to starting their work at camp. This information will also be sent out starting February 1st.
4. Prepare for your time at camp
- Make sure you have your scheduled session on your calendar. We are counting on you for the session you are scheduled for. If something comes up and you can no longer work, please let us know by email as early as possible.
- There is a lot you can do to prepare for working at camp. Here are some helpful recources to get you started:
- Read through our staff manual to learn more about camp and your role on staff.
- Learn some new games and songs
- Check out this free camp resource page