Creative Arts Counselor

Camp Somerset for Girls

This is no ordinary camp job! The summer camp experience is unique, and few environments can match its spirit and its positive impact on children.

Creative Arts staff members work four periods per day in their designated activity. Campers of all age groups will visit every activity area in camp throughout the summer. Activities should be age-appropriate and allow campers to develop or enhance new skills. Activity counselors should have some prior experience, but teaching is not required. However, passion for the craft is a must! 

The creative arts staff is a team of more than 20 creative, enthusiastic, and passionate young women. We encourage our summer camp counselors to exercise their creative abilities, share personal interests and talents, and challenge themselves as they challenge their campers. Our counselors come from all over the country and the world, bringing with them a wide variety of skills and abilities. All are valued equally in a hospitable environment where friendships are fast and abiding.

We seek mature, young women who enjoy working closely with children and have the ability to teach with a high level of proficiency in one of our instructional areas. We’re looking for adults who want to make a difference, not kids passing the time between semesters.

The summer begins with an intensive, week-long staff orientation to review all the policies, procedures, and expectations for a summer at camp. Additionally, this week provides a critical opportunity for staff bonding and for the Somerset community to take shape. During the summer, we are committed to seeing that our staff is well-rested, well-fed, and has time to connect and socialize with one another.

All staff live in a camper cabin with 12 campers and 3 other staff members.

Compensation includes a summer salary, room and board, and a travel stipend.