Kids and College - Camp Counselor

Up to 29 Hours | This position will not exceed hours over 29 | Monday through Thursday

Kids and College Camp Counselors will provide support to campers, instructors, and program staff during the Kids and College Summer 2026 Program. The Kids and College Summer Program provides hands-on, engaging classes for campers in grades 1-9 with a focus on science, technology, engineering, arts, and manufacturing. Kids & College Camp Counselors will assist in providing an engaging and safe environment for campers, support instructors in the classroom, and assist program staff with a variety of tasks.

Summer 2026 runs June 1 through August 7. For more information about Kids and College Summer 2026, please visit www.mchenry.edu/kidsandcollege.

• Assist program instructors and campers in the classroom including setup, instruction, and clean up as directed
• Escort and direct campers to campus locations as needed, including classrooms and restrooms
• Provide a safe, supportive, positive, and engaging environment for all campers
• Assist with daily arrival and dismissal of students
• Organize and distribute classroom supplies and materials to the appropriate class
• Provide early arrival, late dismissal, and lunch coverage and supervision of campers
• Notify instructors and program staff regarding disciplinary issues, camper concerns, and medical and safety emergencies
• Be a positive role model and mentor for campers
• Work in a collaborative, cooperative, and supportive manner with camp counselors, instructors, and program staff
• Understand and follow all Kids and College Program and MCC policies and procedures
• Attend mandatory camp counselor training and complete all required employment paperwork and requirements
• Perform other related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

• Must be 18 years of age and pass a required background check
• High school graduate or equivalent

Equal Employment Opportunity

McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission, employment, participation in educational programs, or activities, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. MCC is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible college community.

To request reasonable accommodation to participate in any aspect of the hiring process, contact Human Resources at AskHR@mchenry.edu.