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Camp Walden

Located: Diamond Point, New York

Position Available: Camp Counselor

Salary Range: $2150 and up

Type: Residential Coed Summer Camp

Contact: robyn@campwalden-ny.com

Website: http://www.campwalden-ny.com

  • General counselors will be responsible for caring for and mentoring children aged 7-16. Participating with them in daily camp activities.

Camp Killooleet

Located: Hancock, Vermont

Position Available: Counselor- Adventure Sports / Biking / Rock Climbing Etc

Salary Range: $3200- 3500 plus room/board

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: info@killooleet.com

Website: http://www.killooleet.com

  • We are looking for counselors with skills in road and off road bicycling, rock climbing, hiking, nature, sports, waterfront, and arts skills
  • Campers are introduced to activities (bicycling, rock climbing, back packing) that often become lifetime passions.
  • All campers bring bike to camp to ride on our campus and go on hikes and overnight trips.
  • All counselors are cabin counselors, working in teams of 3, and activity counselors.

Independent Lake Camp

Located: Thompson, Pennsylvania

Position Available: Camp Counselor

Salary Range: Dependent on age + Tips

Type: Coed Sleepaway Camp

Contact: gia@independentlake.com

Website: http://www.independentlake.com

  • ILC is a co-ed overnight camp in the Pocono Mountains for kids aged 6-17 offering an impressive array of activities with top-notch facilities and staff. Independent Lake Camp celebrates diversity, promotes creativity, & empowers individual growth with camper-chosen personalized scheduling
  • In their departments, counselors are responsible for teaching activities in a fun, and safe manner. Departments include Circus, Sports, Gymnastics, Waterfront, Performing Arts, Magic, Extreme Sports, Digital Arts, RPG, LARPing, Fine Arts, Nature, Rock Climbing & Horseback Riding
  • Spend the summer of your lifetime while; mentoring youth, expanding your leadership skills, building adaptability and collaboration and diversifying your resume

Camp Kippewa for Girls

Located: Monmouth, Maine

Position Available: Ropes Course Director

Salary Range: Competitive Salary, Room and Board, Travel Stipend

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: info@kippewa.com

Website: http://www.kippewa.com

  • Supervise Challenge Course with a 3 sided climbing wall, high and low elements, and a zip line.
  • Supervise staff and create a program focused on a camper's individual growth.
  • Be an active member of the camp's leadership program, working in collaboration with Directors, Program Heads, and Head Counselor.
  • Live on a Beautiful Lake in Maine!

YMCA Camp Mason

Located: Hardwick, New Jersey

Position Available: Summer Camp Staff- Counselors/ Activity Specialists

Salary Range: $3,000-$5,000 per season

Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions

Contact: anna@campmason.org

Website: http://www.campmason.org

  • Live and work with people from all around the world and the US. Make lifelong friends and memories.
  • Give children an experience like no other. Inspire and share your interests with them and ignite their passion for new activities and hobbies.
  • Gain soft skills such as communication, problem solving and teamwork to boost your resume and career success.
  • Be part of an inclusive and welcoming community in a beautiful outdoor environment.

Camp Hidden Meadows

Located: Bartow, West Virginia

Position Available: Activity Instructor & Cabin Counselor

Salary Range: $2,250+ depending on experience.

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: fun@camphiddenmeadows.com

Website: http://www.camphiddenmeadows.com

  • Camp Hidden Meadows offers a coed summer camp in the beautiful mountains of West Virginia.
  • Activities include performing and applied arts, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, organic farming, mountain biking, canoeing, high ropes course, horseback, sailing, mountain boarding, fly-fishing, backpacking, nature center and more.
  • Room, board, laundry, internet access and meals provided.
  • Dates June 7 - August 20.

Camp Cayuga

Located: Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania

Position Available: Activity Instructors

Salary Range: Competitive Salary & Travel Allowance

Type: Residential Coed Summer Camp

Contact: staff@campcayuga.com

Website: http://www.campcayuga.com

  • TRADITIONAL, private, coed, nonsectarian, sleepaway camp for children ages 6-16. Over 60 daily activities! Diverse population from 26 states and 17 countries. Comprehensive facilities. Separate Teen Campus. Same family ownership since 1962. Staff/camper ratio is better than 1:4. ACA accredited. Less than 3 hrs from NYC and Philadelphia.
  • MULTI-TALENTED individuals with high moral character, who exhibit good sportsmanship; a genuine interest in working with kids; and the ability to work hard from morning to nightfall to ensure a positive camp experience for each camper! Need to provide quality instruction from beginner to advanced levels. Certification is preferred.
  • INSTRUCTORS needed for 60 land & water sports: Horseback Riding, Rock Climbing, Trapeze, Circus, Skateboarding, Archery, Riflery, ATVs, Paintball, Martial Arts, Fencing, Pottery, Ceramics, Music, Cheerleading, Dance, Mountain Biking, Zip Line, Lifeguards, Swimming. See our website for a complete list of instructor positions.
  • BENEFITS: Good salary, travel allowance, room & board, and laundry service. Tips are permitted. Staff lounge features internet access. Meet kids and work with high-caliber staff from around the world. Accept challenging responsibilities this summer, and gain valuable lifetime rewards! Free camp tuition for staff with children.

Cheerio on the New River

Located: Mouth of Wilson, VA and Roaring Gap, North Carolina

Position Available: Land Director

Salary Range: $350-450 per week

Type: Wilderness adventure program

Contact: weldon@campcheerio.org

Website: https://cheeriofamily.com/cheerio-on-the-new-river-job-descriptions

  • Responsible for the coordination and implementation all land activities - mountain biking, hiking/backpacking, etc.
  • Will obtain wilderness certifications during staff training to take away with you after Summer is over!
  • Room & Board - use of camp equipment
  • Staff training is May 22nd - June 10th. First half of the Summer session start June 11th - July 8th, second half July 9th - August 12th (full Summer options as well!)

Camp Cheerio YMCA

Located: High Point, North Carolina

Position Available: Climbing, Equestrian, and Aquatics Directors

Salary Range: $225 and up depending on experience

Type: Residential camp with separate girls' and coed sessions

Contact: director@campcheerio.org

Website: http://www.campcheerio.org

  • Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and Virginia!
  • Free Room/Board and Laundry, too!
  • Looking for dedicated and enthusiastic staff to make a positive difference in the life of a child.

Cheerio on the New River

Located: Mouth of Wilson, VA and Roaring Gap, North Carolina

Position Available: Counselor

Salary Range: $225-350 per week

Type: Wilderness adventure program

Contact: weldon@campcheerio.org

Website: https://cheeriofamily.com/cheerio-on-the-new-river-job-descriptions

  • Responsible for the total well-being of the campers while also leading different activities.
  • Will obtain wilderness certifications during staff training to take away with you after Summer is over!
  • Room & Board - use of camp equipment
  • Staff training is May 22nd - June 10th. First half of the Summer session start June 11th - July 8th, second half July 9th - August 12th (full Summer options as well!)

Camp Laurel South

Located: Casco, Maine

Position Available: Counselor

Salary Range: Competitive

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: fun@camplaurelsouth.com

Website: http://www.camplaurelsouth.com

  • Spend the summer of a lifetime in Maine! Camp Laurel South is located near Portland Maine in the heart of the Sebago Lakes Region. The camp's 2500 feet of private shoreline along sparkling Crescent Lake features a magnificent natural sandy beach and access to more than 3 miles of exceptionally clear waters.
  • Our staff is made up of mostly college students, young teachers, and coaches from throughout the United States. We represent over 29 states and 9 countries in our staff, all drawn together by the strong desire to live with and teach children for a summer.
  • We are currently interviewing for positions in waterfront, tennis, ropes course, athletics, theater, arts and crafts, ceramics, culinary, photography, riding, and more!
  • Competitive salary, room and board, as well as a travel allowance.

Camp Mataponi

Located: Naples, Maine

Position Available: Activity specialist/ counselor

Salary Range: $3000+

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: info@campmataponi.com

Website: http://www.campmataponi.com

  • Seeking energetic college students for activity specialists in the following areas: tennis, ropes course, lifeguards & WSI, sailing, canoeing, gymnastics, dance, drama, landsports (soccer, softball, basketball, lacrosse, field hockey, volleyball).
  • Applicants must be atleast 18 and completed freshman year of college.
  • Learn leadership skills and gain valuable experience while making friends that will last a lifetime.

Kingsley Pines Camp

Located: Raymond, Maine

Position Available: Counselor

Salary Range: Competitive

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: jobs@kingsleypines.com

Website: https://kingsleypines.com/join-our-staff/

  • Counselors are the core of the camp staff. Candidates should be caring, enthusiastic, and have a genuine concern for children. Counselors supervise, lead, guide, and live with 3-8 children. They also teach activities -waterfront, arts, sports, and outdoor adventure.
  • These positions require maturity, creativity, and strong commitment to children. Candidates must be at least age 18 and have graduated from high school before January 1, 2022.
  • Benefits include room & board, laundry, service, wireless Internet access, beautiful location, making a difference, supportive staff community, delicious meals with vegetarian option and FUN!
  • Check our website for more information and the latest openings.

Camp Androscoggin

Located: Wayne, Maine

Position Available: Waterfront, Sports and Outdoor Adventure Instructors

Salary Range: $2000-$2500 plus travel

Type: Residential Boys' Summer Camp

Contact: directors@campandro.com

Website: http://www.campandro.com

  • Located in central Maine, Androscoggin is the summer home for 275 boys between 8 and 15 and 100 staff. Since 1907, campers and counselors have been sharing a summer to remember on our 125 acre lakeside campus. Have fun teaching what you love and make a lasting impact.

Camp Cayuga

Located: Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania

Position Available: Supervisors and Directors

Salary Range: Competitive Salary, Travel Allowance, Free tuition for your kids

Type: Residential Coed Summer Camp

Contact: staff@campcayuga.com

Website: http://www.campcayuga.com

  • TRADITIONAL, private, coed, nonsectarian, sleepaway camp for children ages 6-16. Over 60 daily activities! Diverse population from 26 states and 17 countries. Comprehensive facilities. Separate Teen Campus. Same family ownership since 1962. Staff/camper ratio is better than 1:4. ACA accredited. Less than 3 hrs from NYC and Philadelphia.
  • ACTIVITY DIRECTORS: Seeking professional educators, teachers, coaches, and mature adults to direct programs for: Athletics, Waterfront (pools & lake), Horsemanship, Trapeze, Circus, Tennis, Adventure (high ropes course), Performing Arts, Creative Arts, Extreme Sports, Paintball, Evening Program, Special Events, and Trips
  • SUPERVISORY AND SUPPORT: Seeking Division Directors, Head Counselors, Camp Mom, Food Service (manager, chefs, stewards), Medical (nurses, physicians, infirmary assistants), Academics/ESL, Office/Administration, Transportation (bus & van drivers), and Maintenance. See our website for a complete list of senior staff positions.
  • BENEFITS: Good salary, travel allowance, room & board, and laundry service. Free camp tuition for your children. Staff lounge features internet access. Meet kids and work with high-caliber staff from around the world. Accept challenging responsibilities this summer, and gain valuable lifetime rewards!

Keystone Camp for Girls

Located: Brevard, North Carolina

Position Available: Lead Climber

Salary Range: $2750+

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: office@keystonecamp.com

Website: http://www.keystonecamp.com

  • JOB DESCRIPTION: Our Lead Climber will be part of our adventure staff, non-cabin staff who assist with our adventure activities. Keystone's Lead Climber will lead, train, and model a safe climbing program with a focus on skill building and enjoyment. She will help organize trips and oversee day-to-day programming at the rock wall.
  • QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 21 years or older, work well with children, lead/trad climbing skills, will subsidize the WFR and AMGA SPI certifications.
  • BENEFITS: Competitive salary; room, board, and laundry included; live in a small, family oriented community; play with children in the outdoors all summer!

Keystone Camp for Girls

Located: Brevard, North Carolina

Position Available: Adventure Trip Staff

Salary Range: $2750+

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: office@keystonecamp.com

Website: http://www.keystonecamp.com

  • JOB DESCRIPTION: Adventure Trip Staff Counselors will organize and instruct in one or more of our adventure sports and rock climbing, canoeing, and/or hiking and camping; will schedule and lead off-camp trips.
  • QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 19 or finished first year in college; have experience in the outdoors and our advneture sports; must love children; must be motivated, confident, and enthusiastic!
  • BENEFITS: Competitive salary; room, board, and laundry included; gain more certifications for job; learn about yourself; play in the outdoors all summer!

Keystone Camp for Girls

Located: Brevard, North Carolina

Position Available: Camp Counselors

Salary Range: $2500+

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: office@keystonecamp.com

Website: http://www.keystonecamp.com

  • JOB DESCRIPTION: Counselors are first and foremost role models for our campers by being their cabin counselor as well as activity instructor, teaching one of our 18 traditional camp activities during the 10-week program.
  • QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 19 or finished first year in college; must love being with children; must be energetic, caring, and a great role model for children.
  • BENEFITS: Competitive salary; room, board, and laundry included; live in a small, family oriented community; play with children in the outdoors all summer!

Camp Laurel

Located: Readfield, Maine

Position Available: Summer Camp Counselor

Salary Range: $2100 - $2700, Travel Allowance, Room & Board

Type: Coed Residential Camp

Contact: staff@camplaurel.com

Website: http://www.camplaurel.com

  • Camp Laurel is a private, co-ed, residential camp in Maine seeking staff for the summer of 2017.
  • We are seeking talented staff who have a strong background in Adventure, Athletics, InterArts, Waterfront, Tennis and Equestrian who are interested in working with children for the summer.
  • For more information, please visit www.camplaurel.com, email staff@camplaurel.com or call 800-327-3509

Camp Birch Hill

Located: New Durham, New Hampshire

Position Available: Adventure Staff

Salary Range: Competitive

Type: Residential Coed Summer Camp

Contact: chrissy.morell@gmail.com

Website: http://www.campbirchhill.com

  • Adventure Staff: High Ropes Course, Low Ropes Course, Rock Wall & Zipline, Mountain Biking
  • Experience belaying, rock climbing, or using ropes courses, bike maintenance
  • Emphasis on Safety, ability to work with kids
  • Cabin Counselor

Lake Greeley Camp

Located: Greeley, Pennsylvania

Position Available: Counselors/Instructors

Salary Range: $1300-2000

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: info@lakegreeley.com

Website: http://www.lakegreeley.com

  • Lake Greeley Camp is a traditional, co-ed sleep away camp located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. We are looking to hire 100+ counselors/ instructors for the upcoming summer. We need top caliber college-age students who enjoy working with children between the ages of 6-15.
  • Archery, Aerobics, Arts & Crafts, Baseball, Basketball, Canoeing, Challenge/Rope Courses, Cheerleading, Chess, Dance, Fabric Factory, Field Hockey, Fishing, Football, Golf, Hiking, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, Mountain Biking, Music, Nature, Newspaper, Photography, Radio, Riflery, Rock Climbing.
  • Rocketry, Roller Blading, Roller/Street Hockey, Sailing, Singing, Soccer, Softball, Swim Recreation, Volleyball, Weights, Windsurfing, Woodworking and Zip-line. Adventure Activities, ATVs, Ceramics, River Rafting, Biking Trips, Flying Trapeze, Gymnastics, Horseback; English/Western, Scuba Diving, Swim Instruction, Tennis and Theater.
  • In addition to your salary, you will receive free board, 3 meals a day, free laundry service and tipping is permitted.