Earn community service hours at the Zoo!

Jr. Camp Counselors assist Zoo Camp counselors at the award-winning Zoo Camp. They lead songs, play games, and assist young campers with arts and crafts while ensuring their safety.

Benefits

• Earn community service hours at the Zoo!
• Real-world experience in education
• Learn job skills

Requirements

• Current junior high or high school student
• Enjoy working with young children and are willing to act silly during games and while singing songs
• Take direction and work as part of a team

Application Process

• Submit application and reference letter
• Group interviews
• Training

Time Commitment

JCCs will select their summer volunteering dates after their interview. Please note that there is limited space and enrollment is administered on a first-come, first-served basis. JCCs must volunteer for three or more full weeks of the summer. The weeks do not need to be consecutive.

Summer Camp: June 17 – August 23

• Week 1: June 17 – 21
• Week 2: June 24 – 28
• Week 3: July 1 – 5 (no camp on July 4)
• Week 4: July 8 – 12
• Week 5: July 15 – 19
• Week 6: July 22 – 26
• Week 7: July 29 – Aug 2
• Week 8: August 5 – 9
• Week 9: August 12 – 16
• Week 10: August 19 – 23

Shifts are from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Interviews

Junior Camp Counselors must interview with Zoo staff. There are two group interview dates available:

• May 19 at 11:00 AM
• May 21 at 4:00 PM

Training

JCCs will attend two training days. The first is a run-through of Camp with all staff, and the second will include policies and procedures.

Training 1: May 26 at 10:00 AM
Training 2 (choose one):

• June 1 at 10:00 AM
• June 7 at 4:00 PM
• June 8 at 3:30 PM

Fees
Annual Fees (fees cover training, appreciation events, and uniform):

• $85 New Teen Volunteers
• $45 Returning Teen Volunteers

No fee for teens after their second year. Please contact us if you have extenuating circumstances that affect your ability to pay.