Be a Counselor
What's a camp without amazing counselors?
Our counselors are the heart of the experience - fun, energetic, inspiring, and fantastic role models. Not only do they bring a positive, uplifting vibe to every day, but they're also experienced collegiate writing practitioners who love writing as much as you do. Whether you need help with your latest story or just want to bounce ideas around, they're here to guide you every step of the way.
Overnight Counselor
This is a full-time, overnight position. Counselors will supervise a group of 10–12 participants and will reside in the residence halls throughout the program. Housing and some meals will be provided. You will assist with check-in and check-out, supervise evening activities, and teach nightly devotionals. Approximately 40 hours/week. Shift typically runs from 4:00 p.m.–9:00 a.m.
Each of our dedicated, enthusiastic counselors will be responsible to:
- Mentor a group of 10 to 12 youth for the weeklong camp, ensuring their physical and spiritual well-being.
- Regularly report to administrative staff about your specific stewardship.
- Be a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ.
- Teach youth in a variety of settings.
- Motivate and inspire; discipline when necessary.
As a representative of BYU, you will be required to:
- Be a Young Single Adult member in good standing of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- Have at least one year of college or one year of work experience beyond high school in a business-related field.
- Enjoy working with youth and feel comfortable in small group settings.
- Be organized, teachable, and dependable.
- Complete ALL mandatory training requirements.
- Abide by the BYU Honor Code.
Payment for counselors is $450 for a week-long contract.
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Hear from Our Counselors
"It's a great gig if you like working with people. You're basically just talking with students, answering their questions, and helping them feel less stressed about the whole college process. Not complicated but really rewarding."
"The students asked better questions than I expected. It pushed me to actually think about why I made the choices I did in high school and college. Good experience all around."
"It's one of those things that sounds simple but ends up meaning a lot more than you expected. I still think about some of the conversations I had with students."
"I learned just as much from the students as they learned from me. They had great questions and real curiosity. It didn't feel like work most of the time."