Junior Counselors

Junior Counselors are a volunteer position for teens entering 11th and 12th grade. To apply, Junior Counselors must have attended Roughing It Day Camp before as a camper. Junior Counselors attend our 5-day staff training session at the beginning of the summer and at least one of our 2-week sessions. The position is active, exciting, and all outdoors! Under the guidance of adult staff, Junior Counselors help lead and teach younger campers in a variety of outdoor activities, learn valuable teaching and leadership skills, and help make a difference in the lives of children. Requirements We have a limited number of Junior Counselor positions open. To apply, Junior Counselors must have attended Roughing It Day Camp before as a camper. Benefits Help make a difference in the lives of childrenTraining program in youth leadershipWork for and with the very best staffEarn community service hours for graduation or college applicationsSuccessful Junior Counselors receive hiring priority for paid Roughing It positions upon graduation from high schoolReferences college applications and future employersTransportation included San Francisco, Alameda and Contra Costa CountiesFun, friends, and experiences that last a lifetime Responsibilities Entering junior or senior year of high school in the fallCommit to 2, 4, 6 or 8 week sessionAttend the 5-day Staff Training (see dates)Attend a Junior Counselor informational meeting with a parent before Staff Training week via ZoomAttend the weekly meetings while a Junior Counselor - Tuesdays after camp (3:00 - 4:30pm) Follow all Roughing It personnel policies and dress codesFollow all camp rules and camper guidelinesFollow all staff COVID guidelines and be fully vaccinated

Created: 2026-03-12