Counselor

Camp Phoenix

4 years ago

San Gregorio, CA

Onsite

Temporary

Junior

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About this role

Camp Phoenix is a justice-centered overnight summer camp that empowers students from low-income backgrounds by reconnecting them to nature and fostering leadership. The program serves middle and high-school students through a blended model of sleepaway camp and year-round outdoor excursions focused on exploratory learning. Founded in 2012, the organization emphasizes joy, equity, and academic enrichment as part of its mission.

Skills

Qualifications

High School DiplomaCurrently Enrolled In College (Preferred)Sophomore Or Higher (Preferred)

About Camp Phoenix

campphoenix.org

Camp Phoenix is a justice-centered summer camp for Oakland teens that offers programs combining arts, civic engagement, and leadership development. The organization runs seasonal camps and workshops that center youth voice, critical consciousness, and community-building. Through mentorship, creative practice, and activist learning, Camp Phoenix helps young people build skills, confidence, and youth-led social-change projects. They share program updates and resources via social channels and community events.

Recent company news

U.S. Department of War (.gov)

U.S. soldiers toss their care packages into the air on Camp Phoenix in Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 21, 2013. Project Minagof, a program led by Guam's executive leaders, provided the packages to about 600 soldiers assigned to Headquarters Company, 1st Batta

Sep 10, 2025

The New York Times

Opinion | A Homeless Camp and a Business, Side by Side in Phoenix (Published 2023)

Mar 29, 2023

The Guardian

Camp Phoenix review – an essential firsthand guide to flaming youth

Feb 23, 2024

U.S. Department of War (.gov)

U.S. Army Sgt. David P. Castro, U.S. Army Spcs. Jeffrey Babauta Jr. and Robert M. Castro give the thumbs up before departing Camp Phoenix, Kabul, Afghanistan, Dec. 17, 2013. Castro, Babauta, and Castro are assigned to Guam Army National Guard's Head

Sep 9, 2025