Camp Service Opportunities - Our Lady of Good Counsel High School

Summer Camp Service Opportunity

Our Lady of Good Counsel has a long tradition of offering top-notch camps that feature our athletic, arts, and science and technology programs. Many current Good Counsel students and alumni were first introduced to GC through the camp program. In a fun-filled and nurturing environment, teachers, coaches, and students share the Falcon Spirit with our campers.

The Good Counsel Campus Ministry Department has approved the opportunity to earn service hours by volunteering for the Good Counsel Camp Program.

IMPORTANT GUIDELINE: One-Year Rule

The main focus of the student service program is to support the poor and marginalized. But we also recognize the value of our students sharing their time and talent within our school community. Therefore, this opportunity may only be used ONCE for service hours in a student's four-year GC career.

Summer Camp 2026 Volunteer Application

Volunteer Details

Camp Staff

Camp Staff

Volunteers will assist the Auxiliary Programs Office with a variety of daily tasks associated with Good Counsel’s Summer Camp program. Upon completion of the one-week commitment, students will fulfill their service hours requirement* for the 2026-2027 school year.

* Some camps may not provide counselors with 20 hours of service. If this is the case, the student will need to complete the remaining hours through other service activities.

Tasks include the following:

Provide general assistance for camp directors: help at morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up; escort campers to the restrooms or first aid station; clean supplies during breaks and at the end of the camp day; supervise camper lunch, water breaks, and aftercare
Supervise campers at Falcons Soar Camp
Take videos and photos during camp activities
Provide clerical support

IMPORTANT POLICY: Although counselors will perform a variety of tasks, having an interest in working with children is a MUST. We rely on our counselors to exhibit Good Counsel's values and expect them to model appropriate behavior at all times. If a counselor is unable to meet these expectations, they will be excused from camp and will receive ZERO volunteer hours for the week.

Requirements:

Must be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior
Must obtain a background check
- The cost of the background check is the volunteer's responsibility
Must complete all paperwork and training required by the State of Maryland
Must be available for the entire one-week schedule, and be present for the full shift each day. No “partial-week/partial-shift” requests will be permitted.

When:

Camps will take place from June 15-July 31. Volunteers will be selected for one week of camp. The week options are as follows:

Week 1: June 15-19
Week 2: June 22-June 26
Week 3: July 6-10
Week 4: July 13-17
Week 5: July 20-24
Week 6: July 27-July 31

Camp Shifts are as follows:
Morning Shift: Volunteers must arrive at 8:15 AM on Monday, and 8:30 AM Tuesday-Friday. The morning shift ends at 1:00 PM.

Afternoon Shift: Volunteers must arrive at 12:45 PM on Monday, and 1:00 PM Tuesday-Friday. The afternoon shift ends at 5:30 PM.

How to apply:

Students must fill out an application and list a Good Counsel teacher as a reference.
After reviewing your application, Ms. Costello will contact you. Only qualified applicants will be accepted.

Space is limited. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. A flexible schedule is also a plus. Be sure to select more than one week when you are available to volunteer.

For questions, please email Ms. Costello, Director of Auxiliary Programs: lcostello@olgchs.org