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Arcadia Farm Camp Counselor 

At Arcadia we cultivate not only crops but the heart and mind of our community. We embrace regenerative farming practices to honor the land and to promote its vital long-term health. We foster an environment that supports open communication and positive collaboration. As Arcadians we take an innovative approach to proactively solve problems in and out of the workplace. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone is respected, valued, and feels inspired to contribute their skills and perspectives.

Overview: We’re looking for Counselors for Arcadia’s summer Farm Camp. Counselors will be primarily responsible for an age-specific group of children during five one-week sessions at our working farm on the grounds of Woodlawn, a National Trust Historic Site, in Alexandria, VA. 

At Arcadia Farm Camp, we seek to connect children to where their food comes from through hands-on farming, cooking, and eating experiences. Campers will develop an understanding of the origins of food, seasonality, sustainable agriculture, land conservation, and culinary arts. Our goal is to help create the next generation of sustainable farmers, chefs, and eaters. 

You will be trained in the skills and knowledge necessary to be a great counselor. We hire for those passionate about the work we do or with an interest to develop their skills in related fields. 

Reports to: On-Farm Education Manager (Camp Director) and Farm Camp Manager. Counselors will also interact with other counselors and interns. 

Hours: Start date is June 9, 2025 and end date is July 21st, 2025. Full time, seasonal for approximately 6 weeks. There are varying hours for Training, Farm Camp weeks, and Close-Out. Dates and hours are as follows: 

  • Counselor Training: June 9th-June 13th 10am-3pm 
  • Farm Camp weeks: Monday through Friday from June 16th-July 18th 
  • Close-Out Day: July 21st, 8am-1pm

Compensation: $17 per hour 

Location: Arcadia Farm Camp will take place at Arcadia Farm at: 

9000 Richmond Hwy, 

Alexandria, VA 22309 
 

● 35-45 minutes from DC, 30 minutes from Arlington 

● We highly suggest getting to Arcadia Farm by car/private transportation 

 

Responsibilities: 

▪ Implement curriculum-based exploration of Arcadia Farm. 

▪ Lead an age-specific group of campers for week-long camp

▪ Lead farm chores and camp activities with campers. 

▪ Effectively supervise, manage, and educate campers during camp hours. 

▪ Help with set-up and clean-up of the camp area. 

▪ Share supervision of mealtime, recreation time and planned activity time. 

▪ Participate in mandatory training sessions and staff meetings

▪ Communicate, in-person and via phone, with Farm Camp families          throughout the week. 

▪ Participate in and support conduction of program evaluation. 

▪ Other responsibilities as assigned.

 

Qualifications: 

▪ Experience working with children ages 6-11 is desired; 

▪ An enthusiasm for sustainable agriculture, education, culinary, or related fields

▪ Ability to spend summer days outside, work with chickens, and willingness to get in the dirt;

▪ An ability to work independently and carry out farm-based lesson plans; 

▪ Dependable, mature, and an excellent role model to children; 

▪ Proficiency in spoken Spanish is highly regarded; 

 

Required for hire: 

▪ Basic First Aid/CPR Certification (Adult/Children/Infant) or ability to obtain certification; 

▪ Must undergo a background check; 

▪ Must be at least 16 years old; and 

▪ Must be available June 9 - July 18 2025 

 

How to apply: 

Applications accepted on a rolling basis until Friday, May 16th, 2025. 

Send a resume, a short statement explaining why you would like to be a Farm Camp counselor, as well as the name, email and/or phone number of two references with the subject line “Farm Camp Counselor Application: Your Name” to On-Farm Education Manager Shelby Hintz, at shelby@arcadiafood.org. 


 

Arcadia is committed to diversity in the workplace. People of color, LGBTQ and multilingual people are encouraged to apply. 

Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food & Agriculture is dedicated to creating a more equitable and sustainable food system and culture in the Washington, DC area and a collaborative space for the many local efforts and initiatives around better food. Our mission is to improve the health of our community, the viability of local farmers, and preserve our environment for future generations by combining education about healthy food and its sources with better logistical connections between local farmers and 

the urban and suburban core of the region. 

Learn more at http://arcadiafood.org/ and http://arcadiafood.blogspot.com/