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2025 Summer Camp Counselor | Locust Grove Nature Center, Bethesda

Location:

Locust Grove Nature Center
7777 Democracy Blvd.
Bethesda, MD 20817

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Locust Grove Nature Center is looking for volunteer camp counselors that are passionate about sharing their love of the great outdoors!


As a volunteer camp counselor, you'll assist staff in supervising children and leading activities. It's a great way to earn SSL hours while gaining experience working with kids, and it's a lot of fun!


Check out this year's list of camps to see which topic fits your schedule and interests:


Week 1: June 23 - 27
Animal Neighbors Preschool Camp (Half-Day)

Week 2: July 7 - July 11
LOST! Wilderness Survival Camp

Week 3: July 14 - 18
Bugs & Butterflies Preschool Camp (Half-Day

Week 4: July 21 - 25
Junior Naturalist Camp

Week 5: July 28 - August 1
Wonderful Water Preschool Camp (Half-Day)

Week 6: August 4 - 8
Creek Explorers Camp

Regular camps meet for a full day, and volunteer hours are 8:30am to 4pm

Preschool camps meet for only a half-day, and volunteer hours are 8:30am to 12:30pm.

See Duties and Requirements after clicking Job Details for a complete program description of each camp week.


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There are a limited number of positions and they fill quickly. The position closes when full. Apply now to get an early interview date!

*SSL Forms will be signed after camp week is completed*

Website: www.locustgrovenature.org

Background check required: Yes

Minimum age of volunteers: 14

Job type: Short-term (1-8 weeks)

Volunteer type:  Adult, Youth, Student Service Learning

Camp Counselors are required to volunteer for at least one week-long camp totaling 40 hours per session (20 hours for half-day preschool camps). Camps run Monday through Friday.

All applicants must attend a Camp Counselor Training on Saturday, June 14 from 10am to 2pm at Locust Grove Nature Center.

All volunteers must be at least 14 years of age and submit to a background check.

Locust Grove Nature Center

Jackie Raiford

(301) 765-8661


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