Camp Counselor

Counselors at Camp Bernadette and Camp Fatima are called to make a lasting impact in the lives of young people—especially those who need extra support. The role goes beyond supervision; it is a vocation of leadership, mentorship, service, and faith-filled witness. Counselors live with campers, guide them throughout the day, ensure their safety and well-being, lead activities, and create a fun, structured, and transformative camp experience.

Qualifications:

• 17 years or older
• Ability and desire to live with and supervise children
• Skills to lead at least one activity
• Openness to supervision and growth
• Strong character, integrity, flexibility
• Willingness to follow camp philosophy and rules
• Commitment to living in assigned summer quarters

Responsible To:

Division Head, Head Staff and Resident Director and/or Assistant Resident Director

General Responsibilities:

• Supervise and care for campers at all times
• Ensure camper health, safety, and welfare
• Lead activities and actively participate
• Foster fun, energy, and engagement
• Maintain cabin cleanliness and structure
• Promote respect, fairness, and responsibility
• Communicate concerns appropriately to leadership
• Support camper growth socially, emotionally, and spiritually

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a positive Christian attitude at all times
• Help make camp a fun, safe, and transformative experience guided by the Catholic faith
• Lead by example in kindness, patience, humility, and service
• Treat every camper with dignity and fairness
• Encourage respect, responsibility, and moral character
• Create an environment rooted in Christian love and joy
• Use daily interactions (meals, bedtime talks, activities) as opportunities for mentorship and faith-centered growth

The camp experience is intentionally faith-filled. Counselors are witnesses to the Gospel through their example, their leadership, their discipline rooted in dignity, their encouragement and presence, and their commitment to serving others selflessly.

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