DEC Education Camps Conservation Education Camp Counselor Nature of Work Conservation Education Camp Counselors are considered residential instructors. They are responsible for the general welfare of the campers. Counselors will supervise eight to ten campers and instruct campers in environmental subjects, outdoor skills, hunter safety training and recreation.
Counselors assist the camp supervisor in the development of daily, weekly and seasonal schedules.
They are responsible for the condition of the camp grounds and the supplies and materials used in the camp programs. In addition to being responsible for the welfare of the campers and teaching the environmental subjects, counselors are expected to develop special program and projects. They also aid in the instruction and supervision of the volunteers. Responding to Emergencies as a minimum requirement. Certification in water safety instruction, life guarding, hunter safety training, canoeing, archery and camping is desirable.