Summer Camp Counselors

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego offers ten weeks of summer adventure camps for youth. They always need extra hands to keep the camps running smoothly. There are many different themes for the camps that would be of interest. Camps are very fast paced and lots of fun!

Volunteers will help the camp staff prepare for each days' activities. Daily activities usually include a craft activity, outdoor and/or indoor group games, snack breaks, and a lunch break. There is a lot that needs to be set up and cleaned up.

Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes

• Time Commitment: Volunteers are asked to make a minimum commitment for one full week (one shift for 4-5 consecutive days, depending on holiday weeks) OR at least one shift for three weeks. Shifts are 3 hours and usually follow this schedule: 9:00am - 12:00pm, 12:00pm - 3:00pm and/or 3:00pm - 6:00pm, but there is some flexibility.

• Onboarding Process: The onboarding takes about 2 - 3 days to complete but is mostly up to the volunteer how fast they get through each item. Onboarding includes online application, reference check, background check, fingerprinting, signing waiver and code of conduct, and a 45-minute training module. 

• Desired Skills/Experience: Previous experience working with youth (not required).

• Physical Requirements: This project is able to make accommodations for individuals with physical limitations. Each facility has a ramp or elevator. They would need to know what the disability is to determine their ability to accommodate. The space where this project takes place is wheelchair accessible.

• Attire: Comfortable clothing for indoors and outdoors that you don't mind getting dirty, as well as closed-toe shoes. Also you should have a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen with you.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego

The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego is to provide positive activities to develop the education, health, self-esteem and character of youth.