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Working at Camp For All is not just a job. You will have fun, work hard, learn, be tired and change lives!

Working as a Camp for All staff member is fun, challenging, a learning opportunity, and life-changing for you and the campers. Come play a vital role in helping campers uncover a CAN DO camp experience through effective and fun programs during the 2025 season. Currently seeking Program Instructors for the spring season and Adventure Program Staff for summer camp.

Backdoorjobs.com: Your Home for Short-Term Job AdventuresAre you ready to feel like a kid again, but with a lot more responsibility? Thousands of camp counselors, teachers, mentors, guest service and hospitality staff, lifeguards, kitchen help, maintenance workers, wranglers, ranch crew and adventure leaders travel to unique places each summer or season to share their skills, talents and zest for life with kids and families alike in the pursuit of adventure and fun.

Whether guiding outdoor adventures for kids at a summer camp, leading fun and educational activities in your area of expertise, teaching an organic gardening class, cultivating a genuine curiosity and well being of your group, or strumming the guitar at the nightly campfire of a dude ranch, you'll have plenty of exciting job opportunities to explore here.

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Camp Walt Whitman's holistic approach to summer camp combines world-class adventure, hands-on exposure to sports and the arts, while developing a sense of community that lasts for a lifetime.

Camp Walt Whitman is now seeking summer outdoor program camp staff members! Wake up each morning and look out across the camp's pristine mountain lake as you walk to breakfast, spend time with campers amidst some of the most breathtaking mountains on the East Coast—and the star-gazing just doesn't get any better! Camp Walt Whitman is a premier, co-ed residential summer camp located in New Hampshire. Over 400 campers ages 8-15 participate in wide range of activities alongside a staff of over 200 from all over the world.

The staff is made up of passionate, energetic, and experienced young people who love working with children in the outdoors. Currently seeking waterski staff, sailing instructors, bike packing leaders, outdoor adventure staff and general counselors for the summer 2025 season (June 7th to August 10th)Hiking staff lead both day hikes and overnight camping trips along the Appalachian trail and throughout the White Mountains. Bike Packing Trip Leaders lead 4-5 day road biking trips through Vermont, New Hampshire, and along the Maine seacoast. The Waterski crew spend their days in the sunshine on a beautiful lake teaching campers the basics of waterskiing, wakeboarding and kneeboarding. Compensation includes a salary (scaled on experience), room and board, travel stipend, college internship credit (if needed), and all required trainings are provided (WFA/Lifeguarding). Staff also enjoy the staff lounge with WiFi access and plenty of food & snacks—the perfect retreat in the evening or during time off. If you enjoy working in the outdoors with youth, meeting new people and are hardworking with a fun attitude, complete the online application.

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The Outdoor Adventure Program provides experiences that encourage campers to gain confidence, leadership skills, and a spirit of adventure.

Camp Walt Whitman provides motivated and energetic people with opportunities to create exciting and memorable experiences for campers and for themselves!

Our warm, welcoming community means staff can not only make a positive impact on the lives of our campers, but also make some of the best friendships that become family. Take a chance on us, you won't regret it! —Team Camp Walt Whitman
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The American Youth Foundation encourages individuals to discover and celebrate the best in themselves and others, motivating them to explore diverse perspectives and complex challenges, and empowering them to live courageously, utilizing their full potential.

Merrowvista is seeking summer camp staff! The American Youth Foundation encourages individuals to discover and celebrate the best in themselves and others, motivating them to explore diverse perspectives and complex challenges, and empowering them to live courageously, utilizing their full potential. At Merrowvista, you will live, learn, work, and play within 600 acres of the pristine Ossipee Mountains in New Hampshire. The Merrowvista community is a vibrant gathering of individuals from various backgrounds who support youth in identifying and developing their best selves. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a team of enthusiastic, committed, caring, nurturing, and creative people like yourself.

Summer camp positions include cabin leaders, program area specialists, coordinators, village leaders, trip leaders, lifeguards, drivers, social media assistants, health team, facilities staff, food program team, and more! Summer positions have various start dates beginning in June with work through mid-August. Summer applicants must be at least 18 years of age and completed one year of college or post-high school work or service experience. During the spring (April to June) and fall (mid-August to October), Community and School Program Facilitators are needed to lead experiential, environmental, and recreational group activities. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have one year of higher education or equivalent experience. Compensation ranges between $600-$750/week, along with bonuses, communal housing, all meals, comprehensive, in-depth staff trainings, professional development, and eligibility for free Wilderness First Aid, CPR, Wilderness First Responder, Lifeguarding, and/or Challenge Course certifications for certain positions. All applicants must exhibit a passion for serving youth, effectively interact with individuals and groups while respecting social and cultural diversity, and fully engage in all camp community activities. Explore specific job openings and apply online.

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At Merrowvista you will become an expert in creating a fun, inclusive environment for kids from all backgrounds

At Merrowvista you will form friendships and mentorships with your colleagues that go deeper than many other relationships.

After you settle into Merrowvista's intentionally diverse community…
You will become an expert in creating a fun, inclusive environment for kids from all backgrounds.
You will get hours of hands-on experience and be responsible for the health, safety, and well-being of the campers in your care.
 You will form friendships and mentorships with your colleagues that go deeper than many other relationships.

Colorado Mountain Ranch: outdoor summer camp job adventures in the Rockies

Come for the summer of a lifetime in a one-of-a-kind historic mountain setting in the Colorado Rockies! Unique in its non-corporate and independent feel, The Colorado Mountain Ranch summer camp has been continuously owned and operated by three generations of the same family since 1947. The camp community of staff-in-residence fosters play, friendship, and growth through adventurous outdoor activity in the children's day camp programs. The foundation of the overall experience for everyone builds through team building games. Every camper pod needs Group Counselors. Activities need Instructors: Western Horseback Riding and Horse/Goat Care (Wrangler), Roping, Western Art (drawing horses), Mountainboarding (like snowboarding on wheels), Arts & Crafts, Archery, Gymnastics & Trampoline, Disc Golf, Drama, Yoga, Nature Crafts & Outdoor Skills, Global Indigenous Lore, and Team Building Games. Support Staff includes a Camp Photographer, Blogger & Media Manager, Lifeguard, Nanny, Maintenance, Head Chef, and Food Service personnel.

Summer staff use ranch resources as well as create their own camp programs. Every job involves inspiring and guiding young people, participating enthusiastically in all daily activities, and embracing a philosophy of respect for self, others and nature. Most first year staff members earn $496/week (plus a completion-of-contract bonus, travel stipend, and optional week off), along with home-made, all-you-can eat buffet style meals (snacks are always available too!), bunkhouse-style housing, a mountain home for the summer, leadership training, fun staff outings, and lifetime friends. Paid Internships are possible! The 2025 camp season begins on May 15th with a two-week orientation followed by eleven weeks of children's programs through August 10th. Some staff members stay to work later in August and into September to help with the fall season of events and projects. To connect right away, call/email Lynn or JoJo OR complete the online application.

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The residential staff community lives and works together, giving each member of the team the chance to build connections with each other and the natural surroundings.

Colorado Mountain Ranch summer staff are instrumental in creating and implementing every aspect of ranch programs and activities, facility use, food service, construction projects and maintenance.

Ready for a mountain of fun?
Staff members at The Colorado Mountain Ranch also help host weekend special events, mountain wedding receptions, and facilitate team building with other groups on the low ropes courses.

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Pali Adventures is a one-of-a-kind overnight summer camp in the scenic San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California for kids ages 8-16.

Looking for a life-changing summer job? Located in the scenic San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California, Pali Adventures is a one-of-a-kind overnight summer camp for kids ages 8-16. Campers can choose from 29 specialty activities ranging from High Octane Action Adventure and Secret Agent Camp to creative and performing arts and everything in between.

Now seeking Summer Camp Counselors with skills in the following activity areas: water sports, boat driving, lifeguarding, ropes, action sports, street art (spray painting), culinary, fashion/sewing, motorsports, DJing, film/broadcasting, fine arts, Hollywood stunts (high falls/stage combat), Ninja Warrior & Parkour, gymnastics, LARP, movie make up (SFX trained preferable) and rock star. Responsibilities include teaching a specialty, a variety of different electives, dressing up for the evening activity and, of course, making sure each camper is having fun and feels that you are there for them. You will also be responsible for the health and safety of campers in your group: creating a positive in-cabin experience, making sure they wake up on time, dress appropriately for the weather, eat properly, drink water, put on sunscreen, attend the correct activities, make great friends, and so much more!

Training for watersports, lifeguard, and ropes starts on May 17th for a week, then transitions into general staff training beginning on May 24th for two weeks. 2025 camp dates run from June 8th through August 18th. You'll work long hours and be asked to do wild and crazy things at any moment! Benefits include a competitive wage, room and board, paid staff training (CPR/first aid certification provided) and being able to share your passion with the next generation of aspiring adventurers. If you are a self-aware, empathetic, responsible, positive, energized, and kid focused individual who can help create the best summer experience possible for Pali campers, apply now.

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With such a friendly and energetic environment, the vast number of exciting activities offered, and the strong friendships that are formed at camp, campers are typically having too much fun to realize that they are also experiencing important growth.

Did you know Pali Adventures is rated one of the top summer camps in the world?

Find your next adventure! Listen to Pali staff and campers talk about the impact that Pali Adventures has had on their lives and why they come back year after year.

Being a continuously positive role model for campers is likely to be the hardest job you will ever have, but you will leave Pali Adventures with some of the best memories of your life.

Camp Kinneret is a place where creativity and expression are encouraged and a community where the courage to try is celebrated and the desire to succeed is supported.

Nestled in the rolling hills of Agoura, California, Camp Kinneret provides children aged 4–14 with a classic, outdoor day camp experience. Working at camp is an opportunity to be part of an intentional, growth-oriented community as a role model, leader and mentor to your campers. Most staff will ride the bus to camp each day with their campers from various Conejo and San Fernando Valley cities. Summer camp jobs include:

General Counselors are assigned to a specific group for the duration of the summer and participate in all activities throughout the day.
Lifeguards/Swim Instructors work in a team of 4-6 to ensure the safety of campers of all ages and abilities at the pool.
Specialists/Activity Instructors lead campers at designated activity areas that include pony riding, animal care, nature & ecology, wilderness play, farming & gardening, arts & crafts, performing arts, high ropes challenge courses, rock climbing, and more!

Kinneret provides nurturing support and mentorship, and you'll gain a summer's worth of leadership development that you won’t find elsewhere! Compensation is based on position and previous experience. The range for a first-year staff member is $6,500–$7,000 for a 9-week summer. Applicants must be college-aged or older, have summer housing available in the greater Los Angeles area, and able to make a commitment from June 9th–13th for staffing training with work from June 16th to August 15th, 2025 (MO-FR, 8:30am–4:30pm schedule). Full-time AND part-time positions are available. If you are a compassionate, motivated individual who is passionate about personal growth and development (for yourself and for others!), fill out the online application and select a group interview to attend virtually or in-person.

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Embrace new challenges. Help campers be their best. Be a role model and team player. Celebrate community.

Camp is an immersive experience that will change your life, and the lives of the children who spend their summer with you.

Embrace new challenges. Help campers be their best. Be a role model and team player. Camp Kinneret is a place where creativity and expression are encouraged and a community where the courage to try is celebrated and the desire to succeed is supported. Committed, supportive staff members work hard to nurture growth in each and every child, using the Kinneret Roots as their guide: Independence, Teamwork, Creativity, Friendship and Community.

Hidden Villa is a nonprofit educational organization that uses its organic farm, wilderness, and community to teach and provide opportunities to learn about the environment and social justice.

Learn to milk a goat. Harvest fresh organic produce from the educational garden. Live sustainably. Backpack from bay to sea. Play on the ropes course. Swimming, hiking, storytelling, crafts and more! Summer camp at Hidden Villa will awaken each camper’s sense of awe for natural and human beauty, provide tools for multicultural community building, and create a learning environment that encourages a commitment to social and environmental justice. Hidden Villa achieves this through focusing on five core themes as the foundation of their curriculum, sharing them in ways that are relevant and age-appropriate for each program: Environmental Stewardship, Race & Class, Farm & Food, LGBTQ+, and the Duveneck Family Legacy of social justice. In the midst of song-singing and caring for the farm animals, something profound takes place at camp: young people learn what it means to live in community.

Be part of a positive, creative, and inclusive camp staff that works together to welcome campers from all backgrounds to be themselves, develop self-confidence, experience a sense of belonging, and make friends in this beautiful setting. With positions including Residential Counselors, Program Heads, Backpacking Trip Leaders, Farm & Garden staff, Activity Specialists, and Lifeguards, there are over 25 summer job opportunities available in 2025. Compensation starts at $600/week with increases depending on position and certifications, plus housing and meals. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma (or equivalent), a love for working with youth, a fun-loving spirit, energetic, flexible, mature, and team oriented. A commitment from June 2nd to August 2nd, 2025 is required (leadership positions start a week earlier). Apply online or email camp@hiddenvilla.org for more info.

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Working as summer staff member at Hidden Villa, you will teach campers about the farm, the natural world and social and environmental justice and give them the skills to bring about change in their communities. This is not just another summer job, it is a job that impacts the world.

Live, work and play on a 1,600 acre wilderness preserve and organic farm in the Santa Cruz Mountains this summer!

Live, work and play on a 1,600 acre wilderness preserve and organic farm in the Santa Cruz Mountains this summer! As a staff member, you will help nurture relationships between people of different cultural, religious, economic, and racial backgrounds, and strengthen their connection to the environment.
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Colvig Silver Camps: to facilitate the development of caring, thoughtful and responsible human beings!

Located in the San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado, family-owned Colvig Silver Camps is a residential, wilderness-oriented camp that blends traditional summer activities with overnight backcountry adventures. An environmentally oriented and non-competitive philosophy coupled with a choice-based format is designed to develop self-esteem, leadership skills, responsibility and teamwork. Camp activities include (but are never limited to) day hikes, field games, arts & crafts, western horseback riding, target sports, swimming, rock climbing, ropes/challenge course, environmental activities, campfires, songs, skits, cookouts and more! Wilderness trips include desert and alpine backpacking, mountain climbing, mountain biking, Anasazi ruin exploration, canoeing and rafting.

Summer job opportunities include Counselors, Trip Leaders, Program Coordinators, Expedition Coordinator, Arts & Crafts Coordinator, Climbing Coordinator, Range Instructor, Wranglers, Photographer, Videographer, Cooks, Nanny, and a Registered Nurse. Benefits include a summer salary ranging from $3,500–$5,100, travel reimbursement and bonuses, room and board, laundry, pro-deal purchases for outdoor gear, comprehensive staff training, and WFA certification. 2025 positions begin as early as May 11th with all staff training from May 26th–June 8th, a mid-summer break from July 7th–10th, and work through August 11th. At minimum, applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have completed 1 year of college. If you have a passion for working with children in an outdoor setting and a commitment to the development of positive, meaningful relationships, read the staff FAQs, fill out the online application or connect with Tyler Dixon for more information.

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Successful Colvig staff members will always put campers’ experiences before you own and be being silly, goofy, and embarrassing yourself in front of others.

Creative. Tireless, Patient. Flexible. Positive Attitude. Fun-Loving Spirit. Sense of Humor. Responsible. Sound like you? Colvig Silver Camps seeks these key attributes in its summer staff.

Creative. Tireless. Patient. Flexible. Positive Attitude. Fun-Loving Spirit. Sense of Humor. Responsible. Sound like you? Colvig Silver Camps seeks these key attributes in its summer staff.
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Somerset is committed to creating daily opportunities for each camper to enjoy the activities she loves, try new things, grow her self-esteem and independence, and develop lifelong friendships.

Camp in Maine is the ideal place to absorb your surroundings, disconnect from technology, and enjoy all the fun activities and fantastic people! Every summer, Camp Somerset welcomes more than 500 campers and 200 staff from all over the U.S. and worldwide. Campers stay for as little as three weeks and up to seven weeks while participating in a wide range of activities, including athletics, aquatics, creative arts, performing arts, movement, and adventure. There are also amazing trips around Maine, two exciting and spirited camp-wide competitions, unique special events, and memorable evening activities that change daily. In a nutshell, camp is fun!

Now seeking a Head of Adventure to oversee adventure program activities and staff. As part of the camp's 30-person leadership team, the Head of Adventure will lead a staff of 6-8 counselors in the supervision and execution of all activities on the adventure course, including the climbing tower, zip line, aerial bridges, and low ropes elements. This is a full-time, residential position from May 28th to August 6th, 2025. Head staff receive five full days off during the summer, and always with a few other leadership team members so that you can enjoy a fun and active day outside of camp. Compensation includes $500/week, plus room, board and travel reimbursement. Applicants must have training and experience with adventure courses and climbing walls/apparatus, currently possess or able to achieve relevant certifications to manage activity areas, and the ability to manage and train staff operating multiple stations. Apply online or connect with Josh Hahn for more information.

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Somerset prides itself on the diversity of its staff, who come from various corners of the country and the world.

Camp Somerset is seeking a Head of Adventure to oversee adventure program activities and staff.

Somerset prides itself on the diversity of its staff, who come from various corners of the country and the world. Each counselor brings many skills, talents, and cultural backgrounds, enriching our camp community in countless ways. This diversity contributes to a more dynamic and engaging camp experience and underscores the importance of embracing differences and celebrating individuality.
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Mayhew challenges and helps at-risk New Hampshire boys to believe in themselves, work well with others, and find their best.

Be a part of a uniquely positive community this summer!
For two, 3-week summer sessions, 42 at-risk boys (10-18 years of age) and 25 program staff converge on a 35-acre island in New Hampshire to build a uniquely challenging and supportive community called Mayhew. Mayhew boys all come from disadvantaged backgrounds (low-income, single-parent homes) and participate tuition-free. Whether working as an Adventure Educator, Swim Instructor, Cabin Counselor, Nurse, or member of the Camp's Leadership Team (arts, athletics, fishing, hiking, rowing, climbing, and other roles available too!), all summer staff will help promote the development of improved self-esteem and behavior, healthier peer interactions, goal setting skills and a strong sense of belonging for the boys. While the work can be fatiguing and emotionally draining, the positive and meaningful experience created at Mayhew is rich beyond measure.

Tangible benefits include compensation of $5,000 plus a $1,000 summer completion bonus, room & board, and lots of great home cooking served family-style. Applicants must have a willingness to sacrifice one’s own interest for the benefit of others, an eagerness to engage the boys, a strong character, positive role modeling skills, and a sincere interest in learning, living and working in a community. This is an invaluable experience for anyone interested in teaching or working in the social services field. 2025 positions run from June 4th to August 12th. Explore all summer positions, learn what it takes to excel as a staff member, fill out an application or contact Ed Thompson for more information!

Filmed over two summers, this video was created to celebrate Mayhew's 50 years of helping NH boys find their best.

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Exceptional summer staff members are drawn to new challenges, eager to get their hands dirty, and seek out opportunities to pitch in.

The demands of the job are tremendous, but the rewards of the experience inevitably make the effort worthwhile.

The nature of the job — working with hard-working and appreciative boys in a challenging setting — requires a tremendous work ethic, maturity, patience, dedication, fairness, a love of the outdoors, a willingness to learn, a good sense of humor, a positive attitude, the ability to work well with others and create community, and an absolute commitment to the boys. Sound like you?

Birch Hill is a family owned, classic New England summer camp for kids ages 6 to 16.

Set at the foot of New Hampshire's White Mountains, Camp Birch Hill is a classic New England all gender summer camp for ages 6-16. With facilities that include a new high ropes course (with a giant swing and a 300 foot zipline!), a sandy beach on one of the best ponds in the state, an arts & crafts pavilion, a theater program, tons of sports fields, horse stables, and so much more! Camp Birch Hill is all about building community and having the most fun summer possible.

Now seeking caring and enthusiastic Counselors who are ready to have fun and immerse themselves into camp life and community! Responsibilities include supervising campers with a priority on health and wellness, providing social/emotional support for your cabin of 6-10 campers and all children you interact with around camp, teaching classes in the program area(s) you have experience with (adventure, waterfront, arts, theater, land sports, nature studies, etc.), connecting with campers and fostering excitement! Base pay is $3,000 for first year staff, plus housing and meals. Staff who have an active lifeguard certification are paid an extra $250. At minimum, applicants must be available for the entire season (June 20th – August 10th, 2025, which includes 9 days of paid pre-camp training), at least 18 years old, have graduated high school, and ready to live in a cabin with another counselor and 6-10 campers. If you have a passion for working with children, enjoy being in community, are able to use your skills to teach exciting activities, and can bring kindness and upbeat energy to camp, send in an application today!

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If you are passionate about working with children and looking for a close community, join Camp Birch Hill for an unforgettable summer!

Birch Hill counselors have a variety of backgrounds, interests, and personalities, but above all they are friendly people who are ready to have fun and immerse themselves into camp life.

Counselors are at the center of the Birch Hill summer camp experience, have a variety of backgrounds, interests, and personalities, and come from across the U.S. and abroad. For many campers, relationships with staff will represent some of their most potent experiences with role models outside of their family.

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Each summer Rockbrook provides a unique summer camp program of recreation, adventure, creativity and fun designed for girls.

Since 1921, Rockbrook Camp for Girls has been a place where girls ages 6-16 can experience the wonder and excitement of a summer in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Here you'll find a vintage camp experience: wooden cabins, campfires, silly songs, girls full of energy, and a variety of activities. From horseback riding, whitewater rafting, pottery, and swimming to campfires and exploring a chilly stream, each day at camp is filled with new experiences and great opportunities to develop lasting friendships.

Summer camp jobs include 60 cabin counselors as well as other day staff, nurses, and program staff. Cabin counselors will live with and supervise a small group of girls, participate in general camp programs, provide leadership and instruction in one or more specific camp activities (24 different options), and be a positive role model. Counselors specializing in climbing, hiking/backpacking and paddling will plan, organize and lead out-of-camp trips, implement and verify safety protocols, instruct basic outdoor adventure skills, encourage campers with a positive attitude, and also serve as cabin counselors. Compensation starts at $300/week (with increases for certifications and experience), plus room, board, laundry, free WiFi in the staff lounge, and a community where everyone is celebrated and supported. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have completed one year of college or equivalent experience. Positions run from June 1st to August 11th, 2025 with shorter contracts available. If you have high energy, outgoing, silly at heart, enjoy being with children and comfortable in a rustic, outdoor setting, apply online today!

View what it means to be a Camp Counselor at Rockbrook and why it might be the most rewarding summer job you'll ever have!

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If you want to make a positive difference in the lives of children and love being active outdoors, then working at a Rockbrook simply can’t be beat.

Get ready to have the time of your life this summer! You’ll find yourself engaged in meaningful, important work, and you’ll have an absolute ball doing it!

Why work at Rockbrook Camp?
Join a community where everyone is celebrated and supported.
Teach girls that they are valuable and capable.
Discover your own capacity for leadership.
Spend your days engaged in meaningful, fun work.
Experience the joy of work defined by spontaneity and charisma.
Spend your summer living, working, playing, and exploring in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina.

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YMCA Camp Rocky Creek provides day and overnight camping experiences, environmental and adventure education, and community events to youth and families

YMCA Job ListingSituated on 120 acres of beautiful, forested land in Cornwall, PA, YMCA Camp Rocky Creek provides day and overnight camping experiences, environmental and adventure education, and community events to youth and families.

Now seeking summer General Counselors (GCs) to serve as a role model and provide supervision and programming to campers ranging from 6-17 years old. GCs also have the option to focus on Aquatics & Waterfront (specialize as a lifeguard and instruct at the pool and waterfront) or Adventure (specialize in various adventure-based classes—low ropes courses, high ropes, general team building, zipline and rock climbing). Additional positions include Specialists (Target & Land Sports, Arts & Crafts, or Outdoor Education focus), Coordinators (Aquatics or Adventure focus), Cooks, and Drivers. Depending on position, work starts between May 29th-June 5th with training and concludes between August 15th-17th. Preference is given to those who can commit to the entire season; however, a partial season work option can be discussed. Benefits include a bi-weekly pay, room & board, paid training and certifications, staff field trips, most FR/SA evenings off plus 4 full weekends off, the opportunity to meet staff from around the world, and a rewarding summer experience. You'll be a great fit for camp if you are passionate about youth development and delivering an inclusive experience to all campers, able to sing songs, lead games, show positivity, willing to wear many different hats, learn new things, and disconnect from technology for the majority of the day, and prepared to work outdoors in the cool temperatures, heat, humidity, and rain. If you are ready for a summer of a lifetime, connect with Sarah Monelli or fill out the online application.

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Are you interested in a fun and rewarding summer, where you get to play outdoors and teach children?

Working at YMCA Camp Rocky Creek is a unique experience that can have a positive impact on you for the rest of your life!

Celebrating every moment. It doesn’t take long to realize that working at camp is one of the most rewarding jobs you will ever have. Everyday camp staff celebrate small victories and huge successes. Whether it’s teaching a camper how to shoot an arrow or helping them overcome a fear of heights, you will find things to celebrate in every moment.

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From wide, wheelchair friendly sidewalks to a zero entry pool to a tree house anyone can enter, Camp For All turns can't do into CAN DO with their barrier free approach to the camp site, facilities and programming.

Located in Texas between Houston and Austin, Camp For All works in partnership with other non-profits to enrich the lives of children and adults with challenging illnesses or special needs and their families throughout the year. From wide, wheelchair friendly sidewalks to a zero entry pool to a tree house anyone can enter, Camp For All turns can't do into CAN DO with their barrier free approach to the camp site, facilities and programming.

Program Instructors play a vital role in helping campers discover life through effective and fun programs. Job tasks include hosting campers, volunteers, guests and groups, teaching a wide variety of program activities, planning and implementing programs in team building & challenge courses, facilitating epic night activities, maintaining program areas and equipment, and supporting the Program Leadership team. A primo Instructor staff training covers a variety of topics and activities, including Lifeguard certification, challenge courses, team building, fishing, canoeing, archery, nature, sports and photography. Positions are available during the spring (February to May), summer (May to August), and fall (September to mid-November). Instructors will typically work 5 days on and 2 days off. Compensation starts at $350-$375/week, plus housing, meals when groups are onsite, and WiFi access. If you have a desire to work with the special needs population, previous experience working with children in a camp environment, at least 18 years of age, and are hardworking, outgoing, creative, self-directed, and an all-around rad individual, view current job openings or contact the Program Manager for more info.

Make a Difference at Camp For All in 2025!
Camp for All is currently seeking Program Instructors for the spring season and Adventure Program Staff for summer camp.

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Working at Camp For All is not just a job. You will have fun, work hard, learn, be tired and change lives!

Why work at Camp For All? See what campers & program staff have to say about the experience!

More than 11,000 campers come to Camp For All each year to enjoy a wide array of activities that are universal in design and provide many opportunities for the growth in self-confidence. It is a unique place where there is understanding and acceptance.
 Working as a staff member is fun, challenging, a learning opportunity, and life-changing for you and the campers.

Camp Champions: a summer camp for boys and girls in Marble Falls, Texas.

Located on the shores of beautiful Lake LBJ (about an hour northwest of Austin, TX) and surrounded by state parks, Camp Champions is a family-owned, traditional, co-ed summer camp for children ages 5-18 years. Over 40 different activities are offered, including water skiing, wake boarding, sailing, ceramics, jewelry making, dance, high ropes, archery, horseback riding, various sports, go-karts, axe throwing, and more! If you love kids, there's no better way to spend your summer than working as a Champions Counselor! Each year, a select team of college students, teachers, coaches, athletes and role models from around the world work together toward one common purpose—to help EVERY camper grow into a CHAMPION!

You'll take primary responsibility for the health, well-being, and happiness of your group and assist in teaching or leading three morning and afternoon activities.
You’ll have a chance to specialize in an activity area like lifeguarding, boat driving, ropes course facilitation, or coaching in the fine arts or sports departments.
You'll provide opportunities for each child in your cabin to experience success.
You'll help your campers learn to communicate clearly and solve problems independently.
You'll set a good example for campers in all things, including cleanliness, punctuality, clean-up and chores, sportsmanship, and table manners.
You'll model respectful behavior towards people and property for your campers.

2025 positions run from mid-May through early August (partial work term commitments available). Compensation starts at $300/week, plus housing, meals, many opportunities to practice hands-on leadership skills that will transfer to any other school or workplace setting. Fill out the 2-minute staff interest form and help turn kids into Champions.

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Because we hire the best counselors from around the world, you will be held to extremely high standards while you work at camp. Though we expect a lot of our counselors, we also believe that this job will be one of the most fulfilling of your entire life.

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Did you know?
Champions boasts a half a mile of pristine Lake LBJ shoreline property, a fleet of five speedboats, five jet skis, an Olympic-sized swimming pool with two 200-foot water slides and a lazy river to create one of the best water sports programs of any summer camps in the country.
At Champions, you'll know that you are working shoulder to shoulder with equally committed individuals who are passionate about impacting children's lives, not just for now, but for their lifetime!

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Camp WeHaKee is a welcoming community where all strengthen their mind, body, and spirit together through fun, play, and nature, resulting in deepened connections to self, others, and the world.

Spend your summer empowering girls, building confidence, and making memories! WeHaKee Camp for Girls in the beautiful Northern Lakes region of Wisconsin is more than just a summer job—it’s a life-changing experience. Here, you'll join a vibrant, supportive community where college women like you lead, grow, and make a lasting impact. At WeHaKee, girls thrive in a nurturing, positive environment, discovering their strengths and building confidence through fun, independent experiences. You’ll be part of creating these moments, helping campers make lifelong friendships with girls from all over the world. With amazing facilities—from a heated pool and extensive waterfront to professional tennis courts, horseback riding trails, a pottery studio, and even a lakeside dining lodge—you’ll have plenty of opportunities to share your skills and try something new. A WeHaKee Camp Counselor is a role model, mentor, and caregiver. Guide campers in daily activities, build their confidence and inspire personal growth. Make magic for the campers and have so much fun!

What’s in it for you?
Competitive compensation starting at $330/week.
Free meals and housing for the summer.
WiFi access in the staff lounge.
Financial support for travel to and from camp.
Hands-on leadership experience that stands out on your resume.

Are you ready?
If you’re 18 or older, passionate about working with girls in an outdoor setting, and available from June 1st to August 18th (including a 10-day training before campers arrive), WeHaKee wants YOU to join the team! Fill out the staff interest form today and prepare for an unforgettable summer of adventure, connection, and personal growth.

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You will become a part of a close knit team who will live, work, and play together while creating memories of a lifetime for yourself and campers.

Counselors will work with a co-counselor to provide a safe and fun cabin experience including teaching songs, playing games, planning events, and creating memorable experiences for campers.

Working at WeHaKee is more than just doing a job. You will make a difference in the lives of the campers, and they will make a difference in yours. You will share your talents and explore new ones, improve your leadership skills, work as a team, and make new life-long friendships. You will have the time of your life!

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