Junior Counselors
Your first step from camper to staff.
Amplify’s Junior Counselor program is a paid summer internship for eligible high school graduates ready to take the next step into leadership, mentorship, and real-world work experience at camp.
With just three Junior Counselor positions available per session, JCs are selected through an application and interview process, attend staff training, live together, and become part of the Amplify staff team while receiving extra mentorship and support as they make the transition from camper to staff.
THIS IS A REAL JOB, WITH REAL SUPPORT
Junior Counselors aren’t campers with extra responsibilities. They’re part of the staff team. JCs attend staff training, work alongside experienced Amplify staff, take on meaningful responsibilities, and learn what it actually takes to help create a safe, joyful, creative camp experience for younger campers.
At the same time, we know this may be a JC’s first professional summer job. The program is intentionally designed as a bridge between being a camper and becoming a full staff member, with mentorship, feedback, and room to learn.
CHOOSE A PATH. SHADOW A PRO.
During their two-week session, each Junior Counselor chooses a staff member or area of camp to shadow, gaining hands-on experience in a role that matches their interests and future goals.
- LIVE PRODUCTION
Shadow sound, lighting, stage, or event-production staff and help bring performances and camp-wide events to life. - CREATIVE PROGRAMMING
Work alongside instructors in areas like Rock Band, Musical Theatre, visual arts, or other creative programs. - CAMPER SUPPORT
Learn from experienced counselors and staff while helping younger campers feel safe, included, and connected. - HEALTH & WELLNESS
For interested JCs, explore appropriate behind-the-scenes experience supporting Amplify’s health and wellness team.
THE AMPLIFY LEADERSHIP PATHWAY
CAMPER → LIT → PAID JUNIOR COUNSELOR → SUMMER STAFF
Junior Counselor is the next step for eligible high school graduates who are ready to move from the camper experience into Amplify’s staff community.
Participating in LIT can be great preparation for Junior Counselor because LITs practice mentoring, communication, event production, problem-solving, and leadership. However, completing LIT does not guarantee a Junior Counselor position. All JCs apply and interview through Amplify’s staff hiring process.
YES, IT’S PAID.
Junior Counselor is a paid internship, not a camper program. JCs apply and interview for one of only three positions available per session and, if selected, join Amplify’s staff team for their three-week placement.
3 positions per session
3-week min. placement
Paid internship $400/week
Staff training included
FAQ's
No. LIT is a camper leadership program for rising 11th and 12th graders. Junior Counselor is a separate paid internship for eligible high school graduates who apply and interview to join the staff team.
Amplify selects just three Junior Counselors per session, allowing each JC to receive meaningful mentorship and hands-on experience.
Each Junior Counselor has an opportunity to shadow a staff member or area of camp aligned with their interests. Past examples include live sound engineering, health-center support, Musical Theatre, and Rock Band. Opportunities vary depending on the session and staffing.
Yes. Junior Counselor is the next step in Amplify’s leadership pathway. Applicants must have previously completed the one year of the LIT program and graduated from high school before beginning their Junior Counselor position.
Junior Counselors commit to a minimum of three weeks at Amplify. This gives JCs enough time to complete staff training, settle into their role, build relationships with campers and staff, and gain meaningful hands-on work experience.
Yes! Junior Counselors are paid $400 per week. This is a real paid internship and the first step from Amplify’s camper leadership program into our summer staff team.
Yes. Housing and meals are provided throughout the Junior Counselor’s time at camp, including required staff training.
Yes. Junior Counselors are staff members, not campers, so they may have their phones. Like all staff, they’re expected to follow Amplify’s staff phone policies and keep phones away while actively supervising or working with campers.
