Summer Camp Staff 2026 - Day Camp Singing Hills

Summer Camp Staff 2026 - Day Camp Singing Hills

Each summer, the Girl Scouts of Alaska camp team works together toward one common mission — to help every girl who attends camp develop courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place.

About Camp Singing Hills:

Campers will get outside this summer and make memories in a fun summer day camp environment! They will explore nature, practice outdoor skills, and make new friends, all while gaining courage, confidence, and character. Campers will try activities such as boating, hiking, arts and crafts, team building, and more! Campers will explore their interests while stretching their comfort zone in a safe and supportive environment.

Your Role

At camp, you will help build a community where girls unlock their potential and develop life skills. You will work to build girls with courage, confidence, and character. With staff partners, you will plan and deliver programs for a group of up to 15 girls ranging in grades from going into kindergarten to 6th grade. These programs will take place outdoors and cover a range of topics, including outdoor skills, environmental education, arts and crafts, STEM, boating, and more. Some of these programs will be designed for you, and others you will design. Before the first session with campers, you will receive training on creating and leading age-appropriate activities that foster character growth and are fun and engaging. During a day at camp, you will supervise all aspects of the campers' day, including arrival, activities, lunchtime, and departure. For some staff, this will include supervising the daily transportation to and from Anchorage*

We are looking for staff who:

• Are enthusiastic, kind, and have grit.


• Are willing to create an inclusive environment for all campers and staff.


• Support a camp culture free of drama, gossip, and cliques.


• Can disconnect from technology while working.


• Want to contribute to a cohesive staff team.


• Will ensure the emotional and physical safety of campers by observing and assessing behavior, enforcing policies, and leading appropriate programming.


• Have a current First Aid/CPR Certification (or will obtain before camp)


• Are at least 18 years old by the start of camp


• Identifies as female

Note: Some positions have more eligibility requirements

Required Training Dates

Tuesday, May 26- Saturday, May 30

Camp Dates

Monday-Friday June 1-July 3

Last Day of Work (clean-up day)

Monday, July 5

Location

Camp Singing Hills is located near Chugiak on 40 acres of forest along Edmonds Lake. Girl Scouts of Alaska provides camper transportation between Anchorage and Camp. We will need several staff to start and end their day in Anchorage and ride with campers, and other staff to start and end their day at Camp Singing Hills.

Pay

Compensation varies by position and experience, with a starting rate of $17.50 per hour. The typical schedule consists of 8-hour workdays, 5 days a week. Overtime may be required at times and will be compensated in compliance with applicable labor laws.

Positions:

General Counselor or General Counselor helping with Anchorage transportation:

Description: Staff who are helping with Anchorage transportation will start and end their day in Anchorage and ride the provided transportation to and from camp with campers. During the ride, they will provide appropriate programming to engage the campers.

Pay: $17.50/Hour

Lead Counselor - Anchorage Transportation

Description: In addition to general staff responsibilities, this position will drive the campers and staff to and from Anchorage and Camp each day in the provided transportation, ensuring safety on the road and at drop-off and pick-up.

Pay: $18/hour

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience driving a large vehicle.


• Three years of driving experience.


• Have a clean driving record.


• At least 21 years old.

Lead Counselor - Outdoors/Wilderness

Description: In addition to general staff responsibilities, the Outdoor Lead will plan and lead additional outdoor skills and environmental education programs for groups around the week's theme. These activities will focus on helping campers feel comfortable in nature and exploring the world around them. While boating at camp is part of every camper's and staff member’s experience, the Outdoor Lead will assist the Camp Director in ensuring that all water safety guidelines are met and that everyone remains safe.

Pay: $18/hour

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience teaching outdoor skills and/or environmental education.


• Experience teaching boating safety and skills to kids.


• At least 20 years old.


• Preference for Wilderness First Aid certification or higher, or a lifeguard certification. 

Lead Counselor – Arts and Crafts

Description: In addition to general staff responsibilities, the Arts and Crafts Lead will plan and lead additional arts and crafts programs for groups based on the week's theme. These programs will help campers develop their courage, confidence, and character through fun, hands-on arts-and-crafts activities. The Arts and Crafts Lead will also be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the art supplies.

Pay: $18/hour

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience teaching kids different arts and craft activities.


• At least 20 years old.


• Preference for experience teaching other adults. 

Lead Counselor - STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)

Description: In addition to general staff responsibilities, the STEM Lead will plan and lead additional STEM programs for groups, aligned with the week's theme. They will work on creating STEM programs that help campers develop different character traits through fun, engaging STEM programming. The STEM Lead will also be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of STEM supplies.

Pay: $18/hour

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience leading kids in STEM activities.


• At least 20 years old.


• Preference for experience teaching other adults. 

To Apply

Applicants must commit to the full dates of employment (unless otherwise agreed upon prior to hiring). To apply, complete the online application, which includes some short-answer questions and 3 professional references.

After applying, Girl Scouts of Alaska will reach out to schedule an interview. Interviews will be conducted by phone. General Counselor positions will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Lead Counselor positions will be reviewed in January, and then starting in February, remaining positions will be reviewed on a rolling basis until filled. 

You can find information about all our camp programs at https://www.girlscoutsalaska.org/en/camps/about-camp/summer-job-opportunities.html.

Working at any of our camps is an extraordinary, life-changing adventure for you and the campers you work with. Our camps build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. To accomplish this, we demand excellence from our staff, including putting the needs of others ahead of their wants, communicating directly and honestly (even when it is hard and uncomfortable), engaging fully with campers and the camp experience, working tirelessly and enthusiastically until the job is done, and consistently following through on commitments to campers, co-workers, and directors. 

If you're passionate about changing the world and positively impacting a girl’s life, aren't afraid of hard work, and want a fun, exciting, and energizing job, we look forward to receiving your application.