Camp Extended Care Representative – Explore Camp

Cranbrook Institute of Science’s on-site Explore Camps give inquisitive campers the support they need to learn through doing. Campers work together to tackle activities, experiments, and investigations as they explore popular science topics in a unique and safe environment. For more information, please visit our website at 2026 Explore Camps! | Cranbrook Institute of Science 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

This position works with campers attending before or after care, manages lunch with campers, and assists directors with camp materials and logistics.  

Qualifications Required:  

• Must be at least 18 years old. 

• Demonstrated experience working with children such as babysitting, school/church groups or daycare environment.    

• Ability to effectively relate to campers, staff, parents, and museum guests. 

Preferred: College degree or current college student; at least one years’ experience working with children in a camp/group setting. 

Timeframe: Training begins the week on June 15th; day camp sessions run Monday-Friday starting July 6th  to July 31st  with the possible opportunity to extend employment through August and beyond. Typically, an 8-hour day with either an AM (Before Care) shift of 7am-3pm or PM (After Care) shift of 10:30am-6:30pm Must be able to work the entire length of camp.  

Wage: $16.50/hour

Benefits:  

• Paid training 

• Camp/staff t-shirts (and unlimited sunscreen, water, and bug spray) 

• Daily lunch provided (weeks of 7/6-7/31)   

• Discounts for children/grandchildren  

• Resumé builder 

• Meet new friends (or talk a friend into applying, too) 

For consideration, please submit a resume.