2025 Camp Choson Preschool Camp Counselor

Counselor Requirements: All volunteers over 18 years of age need to agree to a background check in order to participate at Camp Choson. The qualified counselor is a positive role model of Korean heritage who can supervise and build positive relationships with campers. We accept Day Camp Counselors as young as the mid-teens. All counselors will need to attend a training session on Sunday, June 29th. There can be no exceptions. Counselors are responsible for rides to and from camp during the week of June 29th - July 4th.

Group Assignments & Expectations: Preschool Camp is offered for kids ages 3-4. Preschoolers will start their day with the older day campers at Achim Moim, a family gathering with entertainment and announcements. Following Achim Moim, the preschool group will attend their developmentally appropriate activities at various locations throughout camp. This may be the first time a child has attended a camp and it is your job to help them adjust, feel safe, and have a good time. They may need help with carrying their belongings, engaging in classes, counting their money at the market, and working through separation from their caregivers. All counselors need to be prepared to participate in sessions and opening/closing ceremonies. Counselors are also expected to help with Achim Moim. Overall, the role of a preschool camp counselor includes the following responsibilities: 

1. Maintain absolute safety and supervision of your campers at all times.  

2. Develop a nurturing relationship with each and every camper in your group.  

3. Help facilitate growth of campers’ self esteem, teamwork skills, and cultural identity exploration.  

4. Act as a role model for appropriate sharing and decision-making.  

5. Respect the campers’ individuality by NEVER criticizing, shaming, or imposing your own values.  

6. Work with other day camp counselors to lead and facilitate camp activities.

Time Commitment: In order to provide the campers with consistency, we prefer to have camp counselors who can commit to the full six days; Sunday training from 12PM - 4PM and Preschool Camp is Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 12PM. In some cases, we will accommodate an exception.