Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
Summer Camp Activities Counselor
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, Annadale, Tennessee, United States
ACTIVITIES COUNSELOR Join us in our mission to provide life-changing experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities! As a True Friends Activities Counselor, you'll guide campers through exciting challenges while helping plan, prepare, and lead a variety of activities. You'll create safe, engaging, and memorable experiences that build confidence, teamwork, and adventure for campers of all abilities—making every day at camp both fun and meaningful.
Schedule:
Seasonal, Late May - Mid August 2026
Location:
Camp Friendship Annandale, MN
Pay:
$313-$357 per week based on tenure with True Friends, plus opportunity for end of summer bonus
Bonus Information:
6-7 weeks worked | additional $60 per week worked
8-9 weeks worked | additional $70 per week worked
10-11 weeks worked | additional $80 per week worked
12-14 weeks worked | additional $90 per week worked
Requirements: Resident or citizen of the USA, in ‘good standing’ with the organization and a live in summer camp staff member (excludes support staff)
True Friends Benefits:
Opportunities to gain and strengthen leadership skills
Meals and lodging provided during employment
Gain hands-on, career-relevant experience
Build your portfolio with diverse work examples
Work in a scenic and inspiring work environment
…and more!
How You'll Contribute:
Facilitate activities and ensure proper maintenance of all equipment
Use and develop skills to lead a wide range of activities—from high ropes to arts and crafts, from large group games to adaptive archery, and so much more
Learn how to adapt all activities to meet the needs of campers of all ages and abilities
Create opportunities that promote empowerment, independence, and confidence
Facilitate team building, social skill development, and plenty of fun
Share your unique skills and hobbies as a specialized counselor (waterfront, recreation, or creative) or serve as a well-rounded counselor leading a variety of activities.
What You'll Bring to the Table:
Must be 18 years of age or older
Prior experience facilitating high ropes activities and maintaining ropes equipment
Willing to step outside your comfort zone and try new challenges
Comfortable coaching and leading both small and large groups
Passionate about making a difference in the world
Comfortable supporting others with daily living skills (training provided)
Open to living and working in a communal setting
Eager to take initiative and demonstrate strong work ethic
Flexible and adaptable in an ever-changing environment
Highly valued, but not required: CPR/First Aid certification, Lifeguard certification, camping experience, prior experience working with individuals with disabilities
Physical demands
Ability to see, hear, and communicate verbally
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and move continually during working hours
Ability to feel objects and use fingers to operate tools and controls
May be required to wear a seat harness for up to 8 hours per day, hanging in harness up to 45 minutes at a time
About True Friends: True Friends is a nonprofit organization providing life-changing experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities. True Friends' programs include camp, respite, retreats, team building, therapy and adaptive riding, and travel; serving over 25, 000 individuals annually.
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Schedule:
Seasonal, Late May - Mid August 2026
Location:
Camp Friendship Annandale, MN
Pay:
$313-$357 per week based on tenure with True Friends, plus opportunity for end of summer bonus
Bonus Information:
6-7 weeks worked | additional $60 per week worked
8-9 weeks worked | additional $70 per week worked
10-11 weeks worked | additional $80 per week worked
12-14 weeks worked | additional $90 per week worked
Requirements: Resident or citizen of the USA, in ‘good standing’ with the organization and a live in summer camp staff member (excludes support staff)
True Friends Benefits:
Opportunities to gain and strengthen leadership skills
Meals and lodging provided during employment
Gain hands-on, career-relevant experience
Build your portfolio with diverse work examples
Work in a scenic and inspiring work environment
…and more!
How You'll Contribute:
Facilitate activities and ensure proper maintenance of all equipment
Use and develop skills to lead a wide range of activities—from high ropes to arts and crafts, from large group games to adaptive archery, and so much more
Learn how to adapt all activities to meet the needs of campers of all ages and abilities
Create opportunities that promote empowerment, independence, and confidence
Facilitate team building, social skill development, and plenty of fun
Share your unique skills and hobbies as a specialized counselor (waterfront, recreation, or creative) or serve as a well-rounded counselor leading a variety of activities.
What You'll Bring to the Table:
Must be 18 years of age or older
Prior experience facilitating high ropes activities and maintaining ropes equipment
Willing to step outside your comfort zone and try new challenges
Comfortable coaching and leading both small and large groups
Passionate about making a difference in the world
Comfortable supporting others with daily living skills (training provided)
Open to living and working in a communal setting
Eager to take initiative and demonstrate strong work ethic
Flexible and adaptable in an ever-changing environment
Highly valued, but not required: CPR/First Aid certification, Lifeguard certification, camping experience, prior experience working with individuals with disabilities
Physical demands
Ability to see, hear, and communicate verbally
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and move continually during working hours
Ability to feel objects and use fingers to operate tools and controls
May be required to wear a seat harness for up to 8 hours per day, hanging in harness up to 45 minutes at a time
About True Friends: True Friends is a nonprofit organization providing life-changing experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities. True Friends' programs include camp, respite, retreats, team building, therapy and adaptive riding, and travel; serving over 25, 000 individuals annually.
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