Lead Camp Counselor - Camp Connections

Location: Mother Theresa Academy (Erie, PA) 

Pay: $16.80 

Key Dates: 

Camp Dates: June 18 – July 25, 2025 (8am – 5pm) 

Orientation: June 12 – June 13, 2025 

CPR/First Aid Training: June 16, 2025 

Summary 

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities? Join the Barber National Institute as a Lead Camp Counselor for Camp Connections this summer!  

As a Lead Camp Counselor, you will create a fun, safe, and inclusive environment where campers can learn, grow, and enjoy new experiences. You’ll be active in developing plans for our six-week summer camp which will help participants develop social and emotional skills in a supportive environment. Specifically, you will be responsible for implementing the social skills curriculum and lesson plans for the campers on a daily basis. Camp activities include classroom instruction, field trips, arts and crafts, and games.  

What you’ll need: 

• Must be 18 years of age
• Completed one year of college and at least one year of experience working with children or children with disabilities
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Eligibility for State Police Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI DHS Fingerprinting.
• FBI clearance required for individuals who do not meet PA residency requirements (FBI Aging). 

What you’ll have: 

• A positive attitude and willingness to make a difference in someone’s life!
• Patience and empathy in working with individuals of diverse backgrounds and needs.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with team members, individuals, and families.

Typical day to day: 

• Leading engaging activities such as arts and crafts, sports, or outdoor adventures.
• Assisting with meals, transitions, and daily routines.
• Encourage camper participation while ensuring safety at all times.
• Collaborating with fellow consolers to create a positive experience for campers.
• Helping campers build friendships, develop independence, and have fun. 

Who is Barber National Institute? 

The Barber National Institute is a non-profit committed to its mission of providing the highest quality services for children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities or behavioral health challenges and their families. Since our founding in 1952, we have evolved into a multi-faceted organization serving more than 6,200 individuals annually with a wide range of educational, vocational, residential and behavioral health programs.