Junior Day Camp Leaders are costumed youth volunteers who support Heritage Park’s historically based summer day camps.

Supported by the Education team, this role gives high school students and recent graduates an opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with children while developing leadership, communication and teamwork skills.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assist Day Camp Leaders with historically based camp programming
• Support role-play, storytelling, demonstrations and participatory activities
• Help prepare crafts, set up activities and organize program materials
• Provide guidance and encouragement to campers during activities and crafts
• Help care for program materials and artifacts
• Assist with cleanup and sanitization throughout the day
• Provide friendly information and assistance to campers, families and guests
• Follow camp procedures and staff direction, including during an emergency

This Role May Be a Good Fit If You

• Enjoy working with children
• Are enthusiastic, responsible and ready to learn
• Would like to develop leadership and teamwork skills
• Enjoy history, storytelling, crafts or hands-on activities
• Can follow instructions and contribute as part of a team
• Are comfortable spending much of the day standing, walking and working outdoors

Age and Eligibility

Junior Day Camp Leader opportunities are intended for high school students and recent graduates, generally between 15 and 18 years of age. Applicants should be responsible, enthusiastic and interested in supporting children in an active learning environment.

Training and Support

Junior Day Camp Leaders work under the direction of Heritage Park’s Day Camp Leaders and Education team. Volunteers receive information and training about camp routines, activity delivery, working with campers, safety expectations and their responsibilities before beginning their placement.

Junior Day Camp Leaders are not expected to lead the camp independently. Staff provide direction, supervision and support throughout the program.

Scheduling and Commitment

Junior Day Camp Leaders are asked to commit to at least two weeks of volunteering during the summer camp season, plus one or two days during the preparation week. Camps begin in July, and specific dates and schedules are shared during the recruitment process.

Costuming and Working Conditions

• Heritage Park provides period-appropriate costuming.
• Volunteers provide their own footwear as approved by the Costume Department.
• The role involves standing and walking for extended periods over uneven ground and boardwalks.
• Activities may take place outdoors or in non-climate-controlled historical exhibits.
• Volunteers may be exposed to hot, cold or changing weather and, in some locations, wood smoke.