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Camp Galileo

Below are the summer staff opportunities available at Camp Galileo (pre-K - rising 5th graders). After reviewing positions, submit your application by clicking the "APPLY" link below the appropriate role. There will be a place on your application to indicate other positions in which you are interested.

If you have worked for Galileo before, APPLY HERE!

  • SUMMER INTERN (pre-K -rising 8th)

    Galileo offers a paid summer internship program for high school students age 16 or older. If you love camp and are interested in being a camp counselor some day, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss! As a Summer Intern, you will be supporting the Camp Director and staff where needed, including helping out in the office, playing with kids in the classroom and participating in all-camp games and ceremonies.

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  • TEAM LEADER (pre-K - rising 5th)

    Team Leaders can grab a group of kids' attention at a moment's notice and get them moving! At Camp Galileo, Team Leaders are the glue for our campers – and will be remembered forever by their teams. As a Team Leader you will be intimately involved in supporting the overall camp program and will play an integral role assisting the Art, Science and Outdoor Lead Instructors in their classrooms. Experience leading groups of kids and working with parents is helpful, but not required. If you have a positive attitude and lots of energy, we can teach you the rest.

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  • OPERATIONS COORDINATOR (pre-K - rising 8th)

    The Operations Coordinator provides administrative support to the Camp Director and the entire camp staff. The ideal candidate is someone who is highly organized, can multi-task, takes initiative, is computer savvy, and has project management experience. As an Operations Coordinator, you will support the Camp Director with administrative projects such as camper check-in, staff scheduling and lunch supervision. You will work with a staff of exceptionally talented, fun, and friendly people to help create the summer of a lifetime for campers and staff alike!

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  • EXTENDED CARE COORDINATOR (pre-K - rising 5th)

    Extended Care Coordinators oversee all aspects of the camp location's Extended Care Program. We are looking for a dynamic, flexible individual who will help us shape this new camp staff role. Working closely with the Camp Director and Operations Coordinator, Extended Care Coordinators are responsible for ensuring a high level of camper safety, strong program delivery, and quality staff, camper, and parent experience. You will help generate enthusiasm and inspire our campers after the traditional end of camp, where they will engage in additional activities and structured down-time.

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  • ASSISTANT CAMP DIRECTOR (pre-K - rising 8th)

    Assistant Camp Directors work closely with their Camp Director to provide overall leadership for camp programs. Assistant Camp Directors manage staff and lead many camp activities, often including the camp's Extended Care program. You will spend your summer building a program that will have a positive and unforgettable impact on campers and staff, while enhancing your own professional development. And, you will have a ton of fun too!

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  • LEAD ART INSTRUCTOR (pre-K - rising 5th)

    Lead Art Instructors deliver weekly themed curricula to campers, receive continual training and support throughout the summer and spend each day in a fun, energetic environment! Our curriculum is developed in collaboration with the de Young Museum and includes four unique themes each summer. Galileo will provide detailed curriculum and training to set you up for success- all you need is experience leading kids!

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  • LEAD SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR (pre-K - rising 5th)

    Lead Science Instructors deliver weekly themed curricula to campers, receive continual training and support throughout the summer and spend each day in a fun, energetic environment! Our curriculum is developed in collaboration with The Tech Museum and includes four unique themes each summer. Galileo will provide detailed curriculum and training to set you up for success – all you need is experience leading kids!

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  • LEAD OUTDOORS INSTRUCTOR (pre-K - rising 5th)

    Lead Outdoors Instructors lead fun games and team building challenges to campers, receive continual training and support throughout the summer and spend each day in a fun, energetic environment! As the Lead Outdoor Instructor, you will generate enthusiasm and inspire our campers while leading them to develop teamwork, leadership, patience, and cooperation — all qualities integral to a child's ability to work with others.

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