Job Description

Job description

Title: Summer Camp Counselor

Duration: 5 weeks plus training (June 9-July 17, 2026)

Pay: $3600 for the summer plus housing, meals, and a full summer bonus!

Supervisor: Catherine Laskowski, Camp & Volunteer Coordinator

The Share Foundation is a privately funded Christian non-profit that provides faith-based independent living and camp experiences for our adult friends with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Camp Sharing Meadows is an inclusive Christian camp for adult campers with disabilities, where a vibrant blend of community, faith, and creative exploration takes focus. Our camp provides 5 weeks of overnight summer camp plus weekend camps throughout the year for other-abled adults. Campers have the opportunity to participate in traditional camp activities, make lasting friendships, and grow spiritually.

• Our Core Values are:
• S ervant Leadership
• H umility
• A ccountability
• R espect
• E veryone Matters

Our camp is comprised of approximately 25 campers each week, plus about 10 counselors, multiple cooks, and a nurse. Daily camp programming is facilitated by the Assistant Camp Director and overseen by the Camp Coordinator.

Basic Requirements: The main responsibility of a Camp Counselor is to be an available, understanding, and compassionate companion for the campers who leads them closer to Christ through their love and actions. A Camp Counselor is assigned several campers to supervise during the entire week of camp. The ability level of each camper determines the amount of care Camp Counselors will need to provide. Generally, Camp Counselors monitor and assist Campers with their personal hygiene, eating and participation in activities. Camp activities include: campfires, hayrides, dancing, swimming, boating, fishing, talent shows, games, celebrations with God, group discussions, crafts, and even practicing a play (with costumes, sets and dance routines) to perform at the end of the week! Camp Counselors are present with the campers most of the day as well as at night while sleeping in community dormitories. Staff free time is worked into the schedule daily.Staff has weekends (Friday afternoon -Sunday morning) off!

Responsibilities: Each counselor is assigned to a group of approximately 3-4 campers that they are responsible for, depending on needs of the camper. Counselor responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Be an available, understanding, and compassionate companion for the campers.
• Practice gentle teaching to ensure our campers have a great camp experience while learning and growing.
• Reinforce Share values and Christian values to bring the campers closer to Christ through love and actions.
• Be present and engaged during all camp activities, including leading activities throughout each day, preparing for activities, and cleaning up as needed.
• Provide hand-on teaching during activities to support growth and independence.
• Adapt activities and support for the varying needs of campers, including communication, social skills, physical limitation, and self-care skills.
• Assist campers as needed with personal care, including verbal reminders, and full physical support in tasks such as bathing, toileting, toothbrushing, and dressing.
• Assist and supervise campers during mealtimes to ensure all campers dietary restrictions are followed and to reduce choking risks.
• Ensure all aspects of campers’ livelihood are cared for, including nutrition, quality of life, medication and health, spirituality, and safety.

Qualifications: No experience is necessary to be a camp counselor, though previous camp, ministry, or special needs experience is helpful. Training is provided during mandatory staff orientation, including CPR and First Aid training. A camp counselor must:

• Demonstrate patience and tolerance for other-abled adults with a wide range of abilities and needs.
• Be able to physically provide personal care, including lifting, bathing, dressing, hygiene, and feeding for adult campers.
• Possess a great attitude at all times and be a role model for our campers.
• Be able to be engaged with our campers during all activities, including crafts, swimming, meals, fishing, campfires, hikes, faith-based value sessions, dances, sports/ games, and more.
• Possess strong communication, organization, and critical thinking skills
• Be 18+ years of age
• Pass a background check

Apply at

Contact:

Catherine Laskowski

Camp & Volunteer Coordinator | The SHARE Foundation

claskowski@sharefoundation.org

219-393-4553

6617 N 300 E

LaPorte, IN 46350

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Internship

Pay: $600.00 per week

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Summer work, Internship, Relocation package, Sleeping nights, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift,

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