Camp Counselor Resume Samples

A Camp Counselor will oversee, guide and supervise students who are engaged in camp activities. The job description includes assisting the activity planning process, leading students as they participate in camp events; and supporting young children. A professional Camp Counselor Resume gives a bullet list of the following activities – planning and coordinating camp events, leading and supporting campers, monitoring campers to ensure that they adhere to the camping rules and regulations, cleaning and maintaining all camping equipment and facilities; reporting and recording details of all incidents; and participating in staff meetings.

Apart from having experience working in camps or with specific activities, candidates are expected to demonstrate the following skills – physical ability to participate in various activities, high level of accountability and responsibility, strong communication skills, a strong grasp of all emergency procedures, and proficiency in giving first aid or CPR. Formal education to the extent of a high school diploma is sufficient.

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Camp Counselor Resume

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  1. Accomplishments helping to build teamwork, and communication skills amongst campers.
  2. Enforced and followed all safety guidelines associated with the camp and all program areas.
  3. Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities such as arts and crafts, sports, games, camping, and individual hobbies.
  4. Skills used other duties included keeping the site cleaned, organized, litter free, assisting in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance.
  5. Implemented the daily schedule, directed and supervised children in spontaneous/planned activities. Established a set of rules and regulations that all have to follow on the camping trip.
  • Organized lesson plans for the students, mainly writing lessons on how to connect with oneself and how to connect with others.
  • Decided upon a perfect place that is safe and sound for camping, thus enhancing the campers' enjoyment and learning experience.
  • Years of Experience
    Experience
    0-2 Years
    Experience Level
    Level
    Entry Level
    Education
    Education
    Diploma


    Summer Camp Counselor Resume

    Headline : Seeking a position to succeed in a stimulating and challenging environment, building the success of the company while I experience advancement opportunities. 

    Skills : Microsoft Office, Adobe, Final Cut Pro, Audition, Video Production, Video Editing

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    Description :

    1. Organize and lead small and large group activities such as crafts, nature, songs, games, swimming, archery, canoeing, family night, and opening and closing ceremonies.
    2. Identify and respond to camper behavioral issues, and report concerns to camp leadership.
    3. Assisted the camp director to provide leadership and guidance to campers' ages 5-18 years old.
    4. Maintained a clean and sanitized environment where the kids could sit and eat or play board games.
    5. Assisted aquatics staff with life jackets, boats, and lead guest in proper aquatic procedures.
    6. Served meals and snacks, assisted with art and craft projects, supervised playtime of children and chaperoned field trips.
    7. Designed and planned camp activities to be conducted for the children - implemented the daily schedule, directed and supervised children in spontaneous/planned activities.
    Years of Experience
    Experience
    5-7 Years
    Experience Level
    Level
    Management
    Education
    Education
    Diploma


    Preschool Summer Camp Counselor Resume

    Objective : Worked in many different environments including a day camp with children and a retirement community with elderly individuals. Have an excellent memory, especially with specific directions and name-to-face recognition. Work well with the public and any individuals who may be working by my side. I am able to respond quickly and efficiently to any instructions given and can think fast on my feet.

    Skills : Microsoft Office, Office Management, Organizational, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Scheduling, Secretarial, Transcript, Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Typing, Telephone, Coaching, Coordinator, Cooking, Customer Service, Sales, Receptionist, Teaching, Training

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    Description :

    1. Responsibilities helped write and implement a weekly schedule within the age group that was assigned that week.
    2. Provide exemplary customer service by facilitating smooth camper check-in and check-out, encouraging repeat business.
    3. Ensure all indoor and outdoor environments are clean and safe for campers.
    4. Trained campers in outdoor activities and survival techniques. Decided upon a perfect place that is safe and sound for camping, thus enhancing the campers' enjoyment and learning experience.
    5. Enforce rules and regulations of the recreational facility to assure discipline and safety.
  • Instructed the campers regarding outdoor activities such as rock climbing and swimming trained campers in outdoor activities and survival techniques.
  • Encouraged respect for personal property, camp equipment, and facilities.
  • Years of Experience
    Experience
    2-5 Years
    Experience Level
    Level
    Executive
    Education
    Education
    Bachelor of Arts

    Junior Camp Counselor Resume

    Objective : Hard working, motivated individual with high levels of experience in early childhood education and care, customer service, fast-paced environments, and organizing activities. Friendly, nurturing, outgoing, professional, intelligent, ability to multi-task.

    Skills : Microsoft Office, Laboratory Safety Guidelines, Microscopy, Cell Culture, Aseptic Technique

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    Description :

    1. Established a set of rules and regulations that all have to follow on the camping trip - held responsible for the safety, personal care, and discipline of the children.
    2. Created and executed project work plans and revised as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
    3. Helped campers plan their participation in unit-wide or camp-wide programs, special events, and activities.
    4. Improved the operational systems, processes, and policies in support of organizations mission -- specifically, support better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organizational planning.
    5. Provided suggestions to the development team during the development stage to meet business needs.
    6. Created and executed project work plans and revised as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
    7. Responsible for the supervision and safety of all camp members.
    Years of Experience
    Experience
    0-2 Years
    Experience Level
    Level
    Entry Level
    Education
    Education
    BS

    Camp Counselor Supervisor Resume

    Objective : Seeking a position with a company offering career growth opportunities in order to utilize my skills and experience. Enthusiastic comrade possessing expertise in the job industry. Reliable, punctual and hard working.

    Skills : Excel, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Government Relations, Government Relations

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    Description :

    1. Assigned a new group of campers each week; each group had a different concentration.
    2. Learn the activities that went with each different group as well as come up with new activities that related to the camp theme and organize a schedule accordingly.
    3. Organize and lead a variety of small and large group activities each week.
    4. Improved the operational systems, processes, and policies in support of organizations mission -- specifically, support better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organizational planning.
    5. Managed any change requests related to the working project plans daily to meet agreed on deadlines.
    6. Guided campers in participating successfully in all aspects of camp activities.
    7. Organized and led a variety of small and large group activities each week.
    Years of Experience
    Experience
    0-2 Years
    Experience Level
    Level
    Entry Level
    Education
    Education
    Bachelor of Arts

    Camp Counselor/Instructor Assistant Resume

    Headline : Committed to addressing customer concerns with speed, accuracy and professionalism. An excellent listener and communicator. Works hard to make each client's experience a positive one. Out-going and ready to provide the best care possible. Highly energetic, outgoing and detail-oriented.

    Skills : HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator

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    Description :

    1. Assisted individuals with a range of intellectual disabilities in areas of life and social skill development.
    2. Servicing the city of Jackson greeting students/visitors and ensuring that the campers are safe.
    3. Communicate with parents about participant's experiences and concerns.
    4. Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
    5. Held responsibility for the safety, personal care, and discipline of the children. Instructed the campers regarding outdoor activities such as rock climbing and swimming.
    6. Responsible for assembling play escapes, bounce houses, and all sports equipment.
    7. Managed any change requests related to the working project plans daily to meet agreed on deadlines.
    Years of Experience
    Experience
    5-7 Years
    Experience Level
    Level
    Management
    Education
    Education
    Diploma

    Overnight Camp Counselor Resume

    Objective : Great customer service skills, sales experience and leadership abilities. Ambitious, committed, goal oriented, quickly adapts to problems and challenges if they arise, as well as a quick learner.

    Skills : Hospitality, Project Management, Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication

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    Description :

    1. Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities such as arts and crafts, sports, games, camping, and individual hobbies.
    2. Administer first aid and CPR as necessary and notify emergency medical personnel in accordance with red cross CPR certification training.
    3. Work with unit director to implement the camp curriculum and activities for children and adolescents.
    4. Main responsibility was to care for the well-being of the group of campers assigned in addition to being a one on one counselor for a child with special needs.
    5. Provided suggestions to the development team during the development stage to meet business needs.
    6. Created and executed project work plans and revised as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
  • Helped campers plan their participation in unit-wide or camp-wide programs, special events, and activities.
  • Years of Experience
    Experience
    0-2 Years
    Experience Level
    Level
    Entry Level
    Education
    Education
    Diploma

    Arts Camp Counselor Resume

    Objective : Seeking a challenging and committed position that will allow me to employ my skills, experiences, and Professionalism to the best of my capability.

    Skills : Hospitality, Project Management, Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication

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    Description :

    1. Instructed the children to play together without confusion and discipline issues.
    2. Insured that included all campers in the day to day activities which provided a fun summer camp experience for everybody.
    3. Provide supervision, support, and encouragement to emotionally and behaviorally challenged campers.
    4. Responsible for planning, leading, and implementing programs and experiences for children in a small group setting.
    5. Evaluating the information gathered through workshops and surveys, business process description and task analysis.
    6. Provided suggestions to the development team during the development stage to meet business needs.
  • Helped campers plan their participation in unit-wide or camp-wide programs, special events, and activities.
  • Years of Experience
    Experience
    0-2 Years
    Experience Level
    Level
    Entry Level
    Education
    Education
    Bachelor of Arts

    Site Director/Camp Counselor Resume

    Objective : To secure a permanent position with a progressive organization, that in spite of my being full time in a wheelchair, will allow me the opportunity to grow and develop a career. Reliable, punctual and hard working.

    Skills : Animation, Graphic Design, Traditional Art, Kitchen, Communication, Computer

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    Description :

    1. Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
    2. Ensured the kids were safe and would play and enjoy their time at the camp.
    3. Served meals and snacks, assisted with art and craft projects, supervised playtime of children and chaperoned field trips.
    4. Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered.
    5. Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas.
    6. Care for children in an institutional setting, such as group homes, nursery schools, private businesses, or schools for the handicapped.
    7. Served as a big brother to children who were homesick, and having difficulty adjusting to camp life.
    Years of Experience
    Experience
    0-2 Years
    Experience Level
    Level
    Entry Level
    Education
    Education
    Bachelor of Arts

    Camp Counselor Assistant Resume

    Objective : Flexible schedule and organized individual. Detail-oriented student with experience in handling customer purchases and computer programs. Strengths include professional correspondence, Microsoft Office applications, Adobe products, and client relations.

    Skills : Microsoft Office, Bookkeeping, Customer Service

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    Description :

    1. Responsible for planning, organizing, leading, and implementing programs for young children in a large group setting of approximately 30 children.
    2. Provided outdoor recreational experiences for the campers that exemplify the core values of the YMCA: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
    3. Identify and appropriately respond to campers' behavioral issues through knowledge and enforcement of safety guidelines associated with the camp.
    4. Implement and create age-appropriate activities that keep children active and help them develop skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
    5. Escorted them throughout the property to all their different activities, to include, crafts, swimming, and sports, while also participating in those activities to help keep the kids involved.
  • Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
  • Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.
  • Years of Experience
    Experience
    2-5 Years
    Experience Level
    Level
    Executive
    Education
    Education
    Diploma