πŸ•οΈ Would You Take This Job? – Summer Camp Counselor at YMCA Ayrlawn Camp (Bethesda, MD)

Summer Camp Counselor at YMCA Ayrlawn Camp (Bethesda, MD)

Bring your energy, leadership, and love of fun to a classic local summer program!

Job Title: Summer Camp Counselor
Company: YMCA Ayrlawn Camp
Location: Bethesda, MD
Pay Range: $17–$18/hour
Type: Seasonal, full-time (summer months)

What You’ll Do:

  • Supervise and lead groups of children (ages 5–12)
  • Organize and participate in outdoor games, sports, crafts, and team-building
  • Ensure camper safety, positive experiences, and encourage participation
  • Work with other counselors to create a supportive, fun camp atmosphere

Link to job:
Apply here – YMCA Ayrlawn Camp, Bethesda, MD


:speech_balloon: Would You Take This Job?

  • Do you enjoy working outdoors and making summer memories for kids?
  • Is leading games, crafts, and group activities your ideal way to spend a season?
  • Or is all-day kid wrangling not your speed?

Share your thoughts:
Would you take this job? Why or why not?

I subbed a week at a Y camp in Bethesda - the humidity hits hard after lunch, so plan your highest-energy games in the morning and switch to shade crafts in the afternoon. Keeping electrolyte packets and a small spray bottle in my backpack cut down on mid-day meltdowns.

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