2026 Junior Counselor Program Application

  • 2026 Junior Counselor Program Application

    Join Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana for our Junior Counselor Internship Program. Applicants must be at least 17 years of age by June 1, 2026 who have completed CIT I, CIT II, or have relevant experience.

  • Ready to level up your camp experience? Join our Junior Counselor Internship Program and help create the magic of summer! 


    Who can apply: Rising 12th graders who are 17+ by June 1, 2026 and have completed CIT I, CIT II, or have similar experience. 


    As a Junior Counselor (JC), you’ll work alongside our amazing camp staff—helping with boating, crafts, games, cookouts, and more! You’ll also get behind-the-scenes experience with planning and organizing camp programs. 
    You’ll be matched with a dedicated mentor to support you, and will have tons of chances to learn, grow, and lead, but will not yet supervise campers on your own. You’ll get to enjoy a few perks reserved for camp staff, like daily 2-hours breaks, cell phone use during time off, access to the kitchenette and staff showers, and a free staff t-shirt. Room and board at camp are free throughout your internship. 


    Why join? 
    ✨ Gain leadership and teamwork skills 
    ✨ Earn community service hours 
    ✨ Get reference letters for college or jobs 
    ✨  Gain hands-on youth-development experience 
    ✨  Make a difference in the life of a child 
    ✨ Have your best summer yet! 


    Step One is to complete this application, which will be reviewed by a camp director. 


    Step Two is an interview over Zoom with a camp director and member of the camp leadership team. 
    After interviews have been completed, all applicants selected for the internship program will be invited to attend an orientation over Zoom on May 2, 2026, 9:00am – 12:00pm Eastern Standard Time.

    We’d love to learn more about who you are and what makes you excited to join our camp community! Please take your time answering the questions below — there are no “right” answers. Just be honest and let your personality shine through. 

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  • Use the following link to access the Personal Reference Form. 

     https://gskentuckiana.jotform.com/232845944132862

    This form is to be filled out by a current or previous teacher, mentor, or other leadership figure and MUST NOT be filled out by a relative. All applicants must submit a minimum of one reference form by April 1st 2026.

  • Deadline to Submit this application is April 1st 2026

    If you have any questions or concerns regarding the JC program or application, please reach out to Bear Creek Aquatic Camp Director Tinkerbell at cmook@gskentuckiana.org

  • Do These Things!  
    Remember to be respectful of parents, staff, campers, and other GSK members 
    Dress appropriately  
    Listen and follow directions given by the camp staff 
    Help with activities and interact with children  
    Help keep the campsite clean by helping with cleaning duties as needed   
    Stay with your camp assignment 
    Report any problems or concerns you are having to the Camp Director  
    Bring anything to the staff’s attention which you feel could be unsafe for the campers  
    HAVE FUN!!  

  • Do Not Do These Things! 
    Do not gossip  
    Do not talk about issues in front of children that deal with your personal life  
    Do not horseplay with the campers 
    Do not use any words that are inappropriate for campers 
    Do not talk about children or their parents in a negative way  
    Do not say negative things about camp  
    Do not tease or bully campers, staff, or fellow JC’s 
    Do not deal with disciplinary issues 

  • Training

    All applicants who are accepted into the Junior Counselor Program, contingent on the submission of this application and an interview by the camp director, will be required to attend a mandatory training course, date TBD. Cameras must be ON, and Junior Counselors must have a working microphone so they can communicate with their trainer. An optional Red Cross Lifeguard Certification course will be offered to all JC interns. This training will take place at the beginning of the summer, exact dates and details will be given to those who are accepted into the program.

  • Switching or Canceling Sessions

    If you have signed up for a session you will not be able to attend you must notify the respective Camp Director no later than 1 week in advance. If you would like to add a session you must notify the respective Camp Director, no later than 1 week before the start of that session. 

  • Evaluations

    All Junior Counselors will be evaluated at the end of each session by their mentor or a member of the leadership staff. These evaluations are created for the betterment of our staff and are to be seen as means of improvement. In a camp environment constructive criticism is necessary and Junior Counselors must be prepared to listen, adapt, and learn throughout their tenure.  

  • Transportation

    Junior Counselors must let the camp director know one week in advance if they plan to stay on camp between sessions. If a JC chooses to stay on camp between sessions, they must have a parent/guardian sign a form that will be provided to them upon request. In short, this form states that staff is not responsible for the welfare of their child during off time. JC's can ride the bus to and from Bear Creek Aquatic Camp if space is available. There is no bus for Camp Pennyroyal JC's are also welcome to drive their personal vehicles to camp but must park them at the front entrance and cannot use them during camp sessions.

  • Termination

    If a JC’s attitude or actions are deemed unacceptable, they will be given a verbal warning. If for a second time a JC’s attitude or actions are deemed unacceptable, they will be given a written warning. If this occurs a third time they will be dismissed from the program. If this happens in the middle of a session, depending on the severity, they may be asked to find their own transportation home from camp.  

  • I have read the DO’S and DON’TS and overview of the Junior Counselor Program. I understand that if I am accepted to the Junior Counselor Program, I will perform the duties expected to the best of my ability. If my work performance or behavior is deemed unacceptable, I understand that my participation in the program can be terminated at any time and will have adequate transportation to return from camp if the situation warrants.

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