El Camino strives to be inclusive of immersion and heritage students of all ages, which is why we offer the Junior Camp Counselor Program. Junior camp counselors attend camp for a discounted price as they will be assisting with camp activities.
About the Role
Do you love kids? Are you looking for a way to practice your Spanish while having fun? We're looking for mature, enthusiastic teens for our Junior Camp Counselor Program! If you are a team player who is comfortable with elementary school kids, has excellent leadership skills and an outgoing personality, we would love to have you join our team! Junior Camp Counselors bring their energy to engage with the kids and support the teachers.
JCCs are expected to use Spanish with the younger campers regularly and assist licensed teaching staff. JCCs are asked to arrive 30 minutes before the start of camp (8:30am) to help set up for the day. During the day, JCCs will work with traditional campers in small group activities. JCCs will help lead games, read to and with kids, assist with crafts and activities and more.
Each group of traditional campers will have 1-3 JCCs per group depending on the number of applicants received and selected. Eligible applicants must be entering grades 7-12 and be either part of a Spanish Immersion program or be a heritage speaker.
Discounted Pricing for JCCs
Junior Camp Counselors will receive a discounted price on camp registration.
- Week 1: July 7th - 11th : $150
- Week 2: July 14th - 18th : $150
- Week 3: July 21st - 25th : $150
- Week 4: July 28th - 31st (Mon-Thurs) : $120
How to Apply
All Junior Camp Counselors must be approved by the Camp Director. To apply, please complete the Junior Camp Counselor application by February 28, 2025. Be prepared to answer the following:
- The weeks of camp you’re interested in.
- Any friend requests you’d like to be paired with as a JCC (Groups will have 1-3 JCCS per group).
- A brief statement in Spanish about why you’d like to be a JCC. Do not use a translator.
If you are selected as a JCC, we will reach out about registration in March 2025.