Trip Director - Camp Juniper Knoll

Trip Director - 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 girls ages 5-17.  

As the Trip Director, you will be critical to the success of the summer as part of the leadership team and the first-line resource for problem solving for campers and counselors on off-site trips. In this role you will supervise and guide campers, counselors, and trip leaders through progressive learning experiences specifically on field trips, backcountry trips, and adventure-based activities. 

Work Commitment: 

Dates: May 31- August 2

• Includes staff training 

• 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:

• Pay: $140 per day 

• Included room and board 

• Wilderness First Aid and basic First Aid and CPR certifications

• 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 

• 2 years minimum of experience with primitive or backcountry camping 

• 2 years minimum of experience facilitating and/or supervising youth primitive or backcountry camping 

• Must be 21+ years old as of June 21, 2026 and possess a high school diploma or GED, candidates that are 23+ with a valid driver’s license are strongly preferred.  

• Willingness to become lifeguard-certified strongly preferred (training provided) 

• Proof of health physical clearing the candidate for work in a camp setting 

• Willingness to live and work 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:

• 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 

• Be an active member of the leadership team to provide cohesive teamwork & leadership opportunities, develop open communication, encourage positive peer relationships, and deliver support. 

• Develop, supervise, and deliver facilitation of on-site and off-site programs involving outdoor skills, backcountry knowledge, and adventure-based activities with campers and staff through the use of camper planning and Girl Scout program guidelines. 

• Assist the camp director in planning, organization, and implementation of trip and backcountry programs. 

• Leads scheduling and delivery of weekly primitive camping programs and activities. 

• Provide support to trip leaders and other staff before, during, and after delivery of primitive camping programs and activities. 

• 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 open and efficient communication with camp director, health supervisor, and other staff as needed involving camper’s illness and injury through phone and/or in person based on the situation 

• 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!

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