DAY CAMP COUNSELOR

(AGES 18+)

(June 6-August 8)


Camp Skyline is located in Almont, Michigan. Here at Skyline we are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who have a passion for working with children in an outdoor setting and have a desire to develop as a leader. Our staff members will join a community of counselors and campers that are looking for a life-changing summer experience. Skyline works to give staff a space to learn about themselves and the world around them as they develop skills and experience in problem solving, communication, creativity, empathy, and flexibility.

  1. Day Camp Counselors have a desire to work with children ages 5-14 in an outdoor setting. They are able to apply information learned in training to their experiences with our campers. 

  2. Counselors build community, ensure camper well being and safety, lead camp activities, and in general do what needs to be done. 

  3. Counselors are kind, smart, and self motivated. They have a desire to learn new things. They can adapt and are flexible with change. They are energetic, creative, and hard-working.

Camp Counselors will:

  • Create meaningful relationships with campers.

  • Assist campers with activities of daily living while maintaining physical and emotional safety.

  • Guide and support campers in participation in group and all-camp activities. 

  • Lead activities for groups of 12-14 campers. Activities include: wild edible hikes, gardening, tree climbing, cooking, farm tours, goat walks, pond play, boating, catch & release fishing, archery, journaling & sketching, sports & games, singing & drumming, low ropes course, shelter & fire building, free play and more.

  • Participate in Staff trainings and in weekly trainings on Sundays.

  • Complete evening assignments including dishes, snack prep, maintenance, cleaning and helping out overnight camp.

  • Weekly diligent and thorough cleaning of camp facilities.


Counselors work from Sunday at 10am until Friday at 5pm Saturdays after staff training are off. Day Camp Counselors housing is in a dorm style building with other counselors. Compensation is a weekly stipend, in addition to food and lodging

A summer job at Skyline is a mix of:

adventure
hard work
play
problem-solving
relationship-building
creativity

FIRST three Qualifications:

  1. Kind

  2. Smart

  3. Hard working

Our Staff Says:

“I learn something new about my self every summer. This summer was no exception. I got to spend so much time with so many awesome people this summer and learn about them. I also got to be outside, climb trees, go in the pond, and be barefoot. I feel so connected to everything.”

“I think going to Skyline this summer was the best decision I could have made...Skyline has increased my confidence, my mental health is the best it’s been for years and I loved being out in nature, spending time with some amazing people and creating relationships.”

"I became more self confident and happier at camp, I have made so many new and amazing friends through camp and shall always value my time at Skyline."