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2024 Summer Camp Counselor | Brookside Gardens

Location:

Brookside Gardens
1800 Glenallan Avenue
Wheaton, MD 20902

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Brookside Gardens is seeking volunteer Camp Counselors for the Summer of 2024. Volunteers will assist with daily set-up, assist with camp activities, and help supervise campers.

Garden Investigators Camp
Jul 29 - Aug 2
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
(Ages 6-8)

Climate Action Camp
Aug 5 - 9
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
(Ages 11-14)

For more info about the camps, see page 17 in Cultivate's Spring/Summer issue.



Must be available for the full week (every day) for at least one of the camp weeks listed.

We will be in touch with you after you fill out your application to discuss the position more, including which week is best for your schedule, plus Camp counselors are required to come to one day of training on either May 31 or June 8 at Green Farm Maintenance Facility in Gaithersburg, from 9am to 3pm.

This opportunity is SSL approved

Website: www.brooksidegardens.org

Background check required: Yes

Minimum age of volunteers: 14

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

Volunteer type:  Adult, Senior (55+), Youth, Student Service Learning

Duties:
Assist with children's summer camp activities in the gardens, including:
-Set-up before camp, and clean-up after camp
-Assist Staff with activities related to the camp's theme
-Help with supervision of campers
-Ensure a safe and enjoyable learning experience

Requirements:
-Must be available every day for a full week for at least one of the camp weeks listed.
-Must be 14 years old or older, and successfully pass a background screening
-Must attend required training May 31 or June 8

Brookside Gardens | Visitor Services

Kevin Stewart

(301) 962-1419


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