Junior Counselor

Become a Junior Counselor (JC)
Lead, Inspire, Grow!

Ready to level up? This summer, step into leadership.

Camp Med‑o‑lark’s Junior Counselor (JC) program invites exceptional CITs (Counselors-in‑Training) to return, lead—and thrive. We’ll waive your tuition, and new for 2025: eligible JCs earn a paid stipend too.

UPDATE: Our Junior Counselor applications are now closed, as we have reached full capacity for JC positions this summer.

What You’ll Do – Leadership in Action

  • Cabin Life: Live alongside younger campers and lead by example. You’ll be in a cabin with younger campers (7-11) and serve as a role model for them, helping them acclimate to camp life and master independence away from home.

  • Level Up Your Responsibility: Co-teach classes, help run events, assist in camper supervision during chill time —and dive into a leadership workshop that'll boost your skills for life beyond camp.

  • Creative Leadership: You’ll help assist in creative classes, from candles to music to art barn.

  • Possible Perk: Nudge your way toward a paid staff position next summer.

Mentors Got Your Back

You’ll be matched with mentors to guide your leadership journey!

  • Cabin Mentors: Two counselors who help you master cabin life.

  • Teaching Mentor: A pro in a subject area such as Candles or Ceramics who gives feedback and guidance.

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Earn & Learn !

Being a Junior Counselor has perks!

  • Stipend: $400 after a 4-week session or $800 for an 8-week session.

  • No Tuition: 3 meals, housing, and no tuition!

  • Charter Bus / Airport Pick-Ups are Free: If you can drive to camp, we’ve got a parking space for you. Otherwise, we’re happy to get you on our buses to/from camp or pick you up/drop you off at the airport, free of charge.

  • Staff Discount: As a junior counselor, you’ll get 40% off all goods in our camp store, all summer long!

  • Free Field Trips like White Water Rafting: as a chaperone, you’ll come on field trips for free.

  • Community Service Hours: 75 hours for a 4-week session, or 150 for an 8-week term—documented.

  • Recommendation Letters: Collect one from our Director of Programming and Culture—golden for college app!

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Two young girls in a kitchen, one wearing a green Brazil sports tank top, holding a bowl of chocolate batter, and the other smiling, with muffin cups filled with chocolate batter on the table in front of them. Other children are in the background.
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JC DATES 2026

All Junior Counselors commit to either a 4 or 8 week journey with us.

Full Summer (8 weeks): June 24 - Aug 22 2026
First Half (4 Weeks): June 24 - July 25 2026
Second Half (8 Weeks): July 22 - Aug 22 2026

Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate options outside of these 3 windows.

Ready to Lead?

Ask yourself:

  • Can I thrive in a busy, immersive, artsy environment?

  • Did I show responsibility and leadership as a CIT?

  • Am I ready to grow, inspire, and serve as a role model?

  • Do I like to work with kids?

  • Can I go mostly device-free to build meaningful connections?

If the answer is “Yes”—Apply now and take the next big step at Medolark!