Company description

The Country Experience is a week-long sleepaway camp for 7-12 year olds on a working family farm near Galena, Illinois. Our environment has been prepared so campers can be “inside the fences” and participate in hands-on experiences with real-world tools to contribute to the farm, build life skills, and develop their character.  

Job description

The Country Experience is seeking to hire dynamic camp counselors who are passionate about self-discovery, fresh air, working with youth, meaningful work and growth. Counselors will be full-time residents and guide a group of campers in weekly farm experiences including caring for animals, tending to gardens, and preparing meals.  The ideal candidate is a fierce worker, fun to be around, has the ability to improvise and be flexible, be able to pick up cues and jump in to guide or help, can engage with campers and families appropriately, and thrives on overwhelming sense of accomplishment after each day.

Schedule:     Positions available starting as early as April 1 and go through November 8. Summer only contracts also available.  Counselors stay on the farm as a resident for the duration of the contract-- all groceries and meals provided! Camp is in session Monday-Friday--campers of the same gender will occupy your cabin during their week stay.  Weekend animal feedings, farm work and camp reset necessary--time away by request. Compensation this position is : contract Application instructions DeadlineApril 06, 2019