Are you looking for a summer job that will leave you with a sense of empowerment, a positive outlook on life, and skills that will benefit you for years to come? Apply for a summer camp position with GSCSA!

Positions to Fill:

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Camp counselors are caregivers for each day camper. The Staff Counselor is responsible for teaching, implementing, carrying out activities, and guiding campers in their personal growth daily. Day campers are rising Kindergarten through 5th grade.

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Note: GSCSA may make adjustments to scheduling and/or employment practices based on CDC guidance.

Wildwood Camp Counselor FAQs

Find a printable version of the FAQs here.

Where is Camp Wildwood located? toggle arrow

Camp Wildwood is a beautiful 12-acre wooded area in Johnson City, Tennessee. This is a natural camp environment with insects, poison ivy, and some wild animals Please prepare to hydrate well and dress appropriately to stay cool. Camp Wildwood is adjacent to our leadership center in Johnson City.

Who are our campers? toggle arrow

Our campers are girls from rising Kindergarten to 5^th graders and older girls who are learning to be future camp counselors. Our leadership staff believe in safe, fun, and challenging experiences for girls to help them learn and grow. If you love the outdoors and want to help us teach leadership skills to girls, then this is a great fit for you!

What if I don’t have any specialized skills, but just love working with kids? toggle arrow

Great! We offer 2 days of paid training (a Friday and Saturday in June), including first aid/CPR under the supervision of experienced year-round staff. Workdays at camp are 8:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday with 30 minutes for lunch.

What about personal appearance and dress? toggle arrow

Staff shirts must be worn each day. You will be provided with a uniform shirt. Having a neat and clean personal appearance is important because you represent and role model Girl Scouts to our young girls, and GSCSA reserves to right to ensure personal appearance and dress are appropriate Girl Scout attire.

If you are teaching art, for instance, you are certainly free to wear walking shorts or other types of shorts/pants as long as they are neat and have a minimum of a 5-inch inseam. When in main camp or activities, closed-toe shoes are required.

We insist on a neat appearance for all counselors. Facial piercings, gauges, rings, or piercings on any body part other than the ear are not permitted with the exception that one small clear plastic (not shiny) stud may be worn in the nose or eyebrow. Ear piercings are limited to two pairs. Counselors must be clean shaven or well-groomed. Counselors must have a natural hair color while at camp. Counselors must be willing to cover any visible tattoos and have the option of choosing a long-sleeve staff shirt in order to do so.

Employees seeking religious or disability accommodations may contact human resources.

Is smoking allowed at Camp Wildwood? toggle arrow

No, Camp Wildwood is a non-smoking campus. This includes the use of electronic cigarettes, personal vaporizers, or electronic nicotine delivery systems that simulate tobacco smoking.

Is room and/or board included? toggle arrow

No, but snacks are included.

Is there a religious affiliation with the camp? toggle arrow

Our program is not geared toward any religion. We welcome campers and staff from all backgrounds and beliefs, and we do not allow anyone to share or try to persuade others towards their own political or religious beliefs while at camp.

Are men eligible for hire by Camp Wildwood? toggle arrow

Yes, we hire male staff. Under Girl Scout’s safety checkpoints, girls are supervised by 2 background checked persons—one of whom must be female.

EEO/Drug-Free Workplace/E-Verify. Drug testing required.

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Wildwood Camp Counselor FAQs