WORK AT THE LAKE COUNTY YMCA CAMP THIS SUMMER! It's more than a summer job it's an experience of a lifetime. 

Are you ready for a summer that’s fun, meaningful, and unforgettable? Join the Lake County YMCA Camp team and make a lasting impact on kids’ lives, while gaining skills that will benefit you for years to come! 

Being a Day Camp Counselor is not only exciting, but also incredibly rewarding. You’ll grow as a leader, coach, mentor, and critical thinker while learning responsibility, accountability, productivity, and conflict resolution. 

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*Applicants must be at least 18 years old, preferably with experience working with groups of children, and must be able to lead groups of campers with enthusiasm, patience, and respect. 

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

• LEADERSHIP SKILLS - Supervise campers, make decisions, manage behavior, and model YMCA values
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Build communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork skills
• NETWORKING/RECOMMENDATIONS - Form connections with campers, counselors, senior YMCA staff, and families that can lead to future opportunities, internships, and more 

HERE'S WHAT OTHER COUNSELORS HAD TO SAY

• “Being a camp counselor is the best! It’s an awesome job with convenient hours, you always get your weekends off; plus, you’re outside all day, you get to swim, and you’re constantly active,” said a returning YMCA camp counselor. “There truly is no other job that could be more ideal than this.”
• “I was able to help children have a great summer, while also having a fun time myself. It is amazing to have a job where I can spend time outside doing fun activities. Every day, I was excited to come into work and spend time with the campers; the relationships I made are a huge part of the reason why I am excited to come back to camp this summer.”“As a camp counselor, you get the chance to learn some invaluable skills such as problem-solving, crea
• tivity and patience, while developing a solid work ethic. These skills are necessary for any other job out there. You also get the chance to meet some awesome people who will be working alongside you.”
• “My favorite part of being a counselor is knowing I’m having an impact on the kids’ lives. Going to camp is something they’ll remember forever, and I’m glad I get to be a part of their good memories while making memories of my own.” WORK AT THE WORK AT THE LAKE COUNTY YMCA CAMP THIS SUMMER! it's more than a summer job it's an experience of a lifetime.