First Priority Deadline: February 7, 2025

Responsibilities Include:

I. Training: Senior Counselors participate in a mandatory two­-week training prior to the beginning of camp. This training provides skills in curriculum development and classroom strategies as well as community contact strategies. Counselors are also expected to attend any trainings and retreats designed by directors throughout the summer. 

II. Families: For most programs, Senior Counselors are expected to:

a. Meet with families regularly to discuss their children’s progress

b. Share curriculum plans with parents and ask for feedback

c. When appropriate, invite parents on field trips and into the classroom. 

III. Teaching: For most programs, Senior Counselors are expected to:

a. Develop a curriculum that fits the needs of their particular group of children

b. Discuss and share curriculum ideas with directors and other counselors

c. Integrate math, science, and reading into planned activities.

IV. Administration: For most programs Senior Counselors may take part in:

a. Camp administration

b. Group decision­making

c. General camp operational tasks such as van driving and lifeguarding.

V. Fundraising: Once hired, Senior Counselors will be expected to take an active role in fundraising for their program including the solicitation of at least ten donations. Often Senior Counselors will be asked to participate in small fundraisers with their group during the spring and summer.

Applications are now open!

SUP will operate fully in person programming. Senior staff will be provided with housing and food at no cost, and will receive a $5,500 stipend to offset living expenses.

All Senior Counselors are expected to work for three weeks of staff training and six weeks of camp. You must commit to being available full-time from June 12th to August 9th. You may not accept any additional employment offers or take courses while working for SUP. Senior Counselors may not accept funding from any additional program, with these exceptions: MCS funding specifically for SUP, Chan Stride Funding for SUP, and Harvard Club funding specifically for SUP. Senior Counselors cannot accept two sources of funding for the position.