Summer Camp Counselor

The Frederick Rescue Mission (FRM) has positions open in their Summer Enrichment Camp (SEC) 2025 for a Director, Assistant Director, and Camp Counselors. 

The Elementary Summer Enrichment Camp (SEC) is a Christ-centered, five-week day camp for children in 1st – 5th grades who are at risk for making grade level, lower income, or experiencing homelessness.  The Middle School SEC is one week and runs from June 23rd-June 27th.SEC runs from June 30th – July 31st, 2025, Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.  There are two camp locations: one in Frederick and another in Thurmont.  Ten hours of training for these positions occur the week before camp begins. 

Positions Available for Summer Enrichment Camp 2025: 

The SEC has several positions available for 2025 summer camps.  We are seeking teachers/students interested in Social Work, Special Education, Psychology and Human Services possessing a strong desire to work with children 1st – 5th grade who are emotionally challenged, come from hardship backgrounds, or are experiencing homelessness. 

Camp Counselor: $15.00 per hour

Qualifications: A love for Christ and the ability to relate simple Biblical principles with children. Preferably an Associate’s degree in Social Work, Special Education, Psychology and Human Services. Experience in working with children 1st – 5th grades who are emotionally challenged, come from hardship backgrounds, or are experiencing homelessness. Able to pass a background check and willing to be fingerprinted. Three reference are required.

Duties: Provides appropriate support to students under the direction of the SEC Director. Monitor, assist, and provide support to specified students. 

• Attend trainings
• Communicate and document student progress
• Set up and adapt materials and equipment for use by student(s) as directed
• Facilitate student progress toward independence as appropriate
• Monitor and assist students during educational and recreational activities
• Monitor and assist students in meeting goals and objectives
• Fulfill behavior action plans for designated student(s)

Maintain confidentiality of student information