Camp Science/STEM Specialist
Westport Weston Family YMCA
Posted on Mar 3, 2026
Camp Science/STEM Specialist
Westport, CT 06880
Overview
Position Type
Seasonal
Description
Position Summary: The Camp Science/STEM Specialist plans and leads hands-on, age appropriate science and STEM activities that promote curiosity, problem-solving, and discovery. This role supports daily camp programming by delivering engaging experiments and challenges aligned with weekly camp themes.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Plan and lead daily STEM and science activities for campers of varying age groups
- Facilitate hands-on experiments, engineering challenges, and inquiry-based learning
- Adapt activities to different ages, abilities, and group sizes
- Maintain a safe, organized STEM activity area
- Manage supplies and communicate material needs to camp leadership
- Use positive behavior management strategies
- Support special events, theme days, and rainy-day programming
- Follow all camp safety policies and procedures
- Collaborate with counselors and other specialists
Qualifications
- At least one year of experience as a senior counselor or specialty director at a licensed day or resident camp
- Experience working with children in a camp, school, or youth program setting
- Strong interest or background in science, STEM, or hands-on education
- Ability to lead groups and explain concepts in an engaging way
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Coursework or experience in science education, engineering, or STEM fields
- Experience facilitating experiments or project-based learning
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