For your awareness, some camps may be held during weeks of federal holidays also observed as official university holidays. Campus partners are asked to consider and plan camp activities according to the availability of services on such days. For a list of official university-wide holidays and observance dates visit the AU HR site.
For camp programming tips that recognize the federal holidays, please contact AYP at auyouth@auburn.edu or (334) 844-5100.
Auburn Youth Programs Team
Jim Franklin
Director, Auburn Youth Outreach Programs
Email: jlf0089@auburn.edu
Meet Jim: Jim serves as the director for Auburn Youth Outreach Programs. He previously served the YMCA of Greater Montgomery as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer. Jim earned his bachelor’s degree in education from Auburn University Montgomery and brings to the team over 32 years of leadership and management experience.
Jim’s Auburn Roots: My wife and I attended Auburn in the mid 1980s and we now both work for the university. That makes it even more special that all three of our children have graduated from Auburn. We love living in the loveliest village and being a part of the Auburn family.
Logan McKissick
Program Developer
Email: lem0038@auburn.edu
Meet Logan: Logan serves as Program Developer for Auburn Youth Programs’ client camps. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Social Science Education from Troy University. She has experience in education and conference planning, previously serving the YMCA of the Rockies coordinating programs in Rocky Mountain National Park. Prior to that, she was a middle and high school teacher in Montgomery.
Logan’s Auburn Roots: I come from a family full of AU graduates who instilled a love of Auburn in me from the very beginning and I love calling "The Loveliest Village on the Plains" home.
Emma Grace Harris
Emma Grace is the Student Office Coordinator for Auburn Youth Programs. Originally from Brewton, Alabama, she’s an undergraduate student here at Auburn University studying Nutrition and pre-dietetics. She’s a member of the Beta Xi chapter of Delta Zeta, the Student Dietetics Association, and a member of the Beat Bama Food Drive. Her career goal is to one day be working as a clinical dietician in a pediatric oncology department.
Lily Hughey
Lily serves as the Student Marketing Coordinator for Auburn Youth Programs. Lily is currently a senior from Sylacauga, Alabama pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences, and a minor of Human Development and Family Sciences.
Join the Team
Auburn Youth Programs is an extension of University Outreach that sponsors and executes over 100 summer programs designed to educate and inspire youth in a variety of academic, athletic, and extracurricular endeavors. Participants have the opportunity to further their education and develop skills while making new friends and experiencing life at Auburn University!
If you are interested in spending your summer investing in the lives of over 4,000 middle and high school students while promoting Auburn University – we want to meet you!
Application Links
Summer Camp Counselor Application
Summer Camp Head Counselor/Head Staff
Position Descriptions
A successful Auburn Youth Programs Staff Member will be an Auburn student with a passion for serving youth. We’re looking for an individual that will work behind-the-scenes to support the smooth and safe operation of all AYP camps and programs and ensure an extraordinary Auburn Experience for camp participants.
Qualifications
- Have attended Auburn University for at least one semester
- Be in good academic standing (minimum 2.5 GPA)
- Pass a background check and possess a valid driver’s license
- Capable of physical labor (i.e. lifting approximately 20 lbs. or more)
General Responsibilities may include:
- Positively represent Auburn University
- Provide excellent customer service in all phases of camp operations
- Develop and maintain outstanding relationships with campers, parents, faculty, and AYP Team
- Assist with opening and closing procedures to include registration, parking, deposits, etc.
- Ensure dorms are fully stocked with water, snacks, games, and required supplies
- Ensure maintenance of all vehicles, including vans and golf carts
- Run errands and deliver items as needed
- Conduct dining counts and provide assistance to Village Dining staff
- Order, pickup, and deliver food and drinks for concessions as required
- Prepare camper packets and graduation folders
- Sell concessions and merchandise during the execution of camps
- Assist with the setup of tables and chairs, cheer mats, concession stand and water coolers in preparation for camp
- Ensure a safe, clean environment at all times and in all areas
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Head Staff, Head Counselor or Camp Directors
- Most of all - have fun!
Compensation:
- $9.50/hour
- Meals provided during working hours
- Six (6) uniform t-shirts
A successful Counselor will be an Auburn student with a passion for impacting and serving youth. We’re looking for an individual that can lead and supervise camp participants in a variety of different activities. Counselors work in teams, led by a Lead Counselor, to ensure the smooth and safe operations of all AYP camps and programs and to create an extraordinary Auburn Experience for camp participants.
Qualifications
- Have attended Auburn University for at least one semester
- Be in good academic standing (minimum 2.5 GPA)
- Pass a background check and possess a valid driver’s license
- NOT enrolled in any summer classes (due to work schedule variances)
Responsibilities may include:
- Positively represent Auburn University
- Provide leadership and supervision to campers throughout duration of camp
- Provide excellent customer service in all phases of camp operations
- Develop and maintain outstanding relationships with campers, parents, faculty, and AYP Team
- Lead and care for campers, displaying a positive and encouraging attitude at all times
- Serve as a positive role model for all youth participants
- Maintain the patience, understanding, flexibility, and communication skills to work and live with campers and counselors
- Remain actively involved in all camp activities including classroom instruction
- Enforce Auburn University policies and procedures in a consistent and non-threatening manner
- Collaborate and diligently work as a team to achieve a common goal
- Create and implement challenging, but fun “hands-on” activities and games
- Ensure a safe, clean camp environment at all times and in all areas
- Most of all - have fun!
Compensation:
- $430 per week worked
- Meals and housing provided during working hours
- Six (6) uniform t-shirts
A successful Head Counselor will be an Auburn student with prior leadership skills and camp experience, as well as a passion for serving youth. We’re looking for an individual that can lead and supervise the execution of multiple camps while working with lead counselors and coordinating any adjustments with campus partners. The Head Counselor supervises each camp and ensures that all aspects are running smoothly, creating an extraordinary Auburn Experience for camp participants.
Qualifications
- Have prior leadership and camp experience
- Portray and implement a “team” mentality
- Have the ability to manage lead counselors to successfully execute camp activities
- Have attended Auburn University for at least one semester
- Be in good academic standing (minimum 2.5 GPA)
- Pass a background check and possess a valid driver’s license
- Not enrolled in any summer classes (due to work schedule variances)
Responsibilities may include:
- Positively represent Auburn University
- Supervise camp operations, which includes visiting various camp activities and assisting lead counselors to ensure camp is running smoothly
- Coordinate with campus partners to finalize activities, graduation details, etc.
- Effectively communicate with parents throughout the week and answer any questions they may have about their child’s time at camp
- Execute group meetings, including daily meetings with lead counselors (ideally at breakfast and dinner)
- Manage communication between Lead Counselors and Camp Directors
- Enforce Auburn University policies and procedures in a consistent and non-threatening manner
- Foresee potential problems or conflicts and initiate action to correct the situation
- Provide excellent customer service in all phases of camp operations
- Develop and maintain outstanding relationships with students, parents, campus partners, AYP Team
- Lead and care for others, displaying a positive and encouraging attitude at all times
- Serve as a positive role model for all youth participants
- Most of all - have fun!
Compensation:
- $575 per week worked
- Meals and housing provided during working hours
- Six (6) uniform t-shirts
A successful Head Staff will be an Auburn student with prior leadership and camp experience and a passion for serving youth. We’re looking for an individual that will lead a group of staff members, coordinate with client partners, and continually seek to solve problems to support the smooth and safe operations of AYP camps and programs.
Qualifications
- Be able to work independently without supervision
- Confidently utilize prior leadership or camp experience and have a “team” mentality
- Have the ability to manage and lead staff members to successfully execute camp responsibilities
- Have attended Auburn University for at least one semester
- Be in good academic standing (minimum 2.5 GPA)
- Pass a background check and possess a valid driver’s license
- Not enrolled in any summer classes (due to work schedule variances)
- Capable of physical labor
- Able to work early or late shifts any day of the week
General Responsibilities may include:
- Positively represent Auburn University
- Effectively communicate between on and off-campus partners and AYP
- Develop and maintain outstanding relationships with students, parents, faculty, and AYP Team
- Provide excellent customer service in all phases of camp operations
- Foresee potential problems and initiate action to correct the situation
- Coordinate the daily actions of 2-6 staff members and ensure completion of camp responsibilities
- Effectively communicate with campus partners, such as housing, dining, and camp directors
- Lead group meetings, including coach’s meetings or weekly counselor and staff meetings
- Take initiative when completing camp tasks
- Supervise the maintenance of all vehicles, including vans and golf carts
- Ensure successful executions of opening and closing producers during check-in and check-out
- Assist with camper registration and parking on check-in and check-out
- Facilitate the ordering of food and selling of concessions on opening and closing days
- Supervise the set-up for camp activities (i.e. move cheer mats and assemble stage or set-up camper registration and graduation)
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the camp director
- Most of all - have fun!
Compensation:
- $575 per week worked
- Meals provided during working hours
- Six (6) uniform t-shirts
Last Updated: September 19, 2024