Exceptional summer staff members at The Mayhew Program are drawn to new challenges, eager to get their hands dirty, and seek out opportunities to pitch in.
Adventure Educators, Swim Instructors, Cabin Counselors, Nurses and Camp Leadership Team
The summer facility is located on Mayhew Island, a private 35-acre Island in beautiful Newfound Lake accessible only by boat — or a good long swim! Here the boys are challenged to help create a positive, supportive and sustainable community both within their cabin groups and in the greater Island community as a whole.
Maturity, patience, dedication, professional, creative, enthusiastic, self-reflective, a love of the outdoors, a willingness to learn, a good sense of humor, a positive attitude, and the ability to work well with others and create community... sound like you? With a summer staff of 25 in charge of working with just 42 boys (10-18 years of age) during each of two summer sessions, you’ll be an integral part of a uniquely supportive and cohesive community. Mayhew boys all come from disadvantaged backgrounds (low-income, single-parent homes) and participate tuition-free. 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. 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.
Situated on nearly two thousand acres in rural New Hampshire, Hampshire Country School is a one-of-a-kind school for twice-exceptional boys who need a place to discover possibilities despite characteristics and behaviors that have limited their success and access in traditional school settings. Through the power of lightheartedness, understanding, structure, and a family-style environment, students experience growth, self-fulfillment, and the power of humanistic relationships over the average three years they spend here.
Serving as caregiver and mentor, Dorm Parents will get to know every student in this small school community and create a family-style living space in the dorm and at meals. In addition, Dorm Parents will lead educational activities typically during the evening and weekends that socially engage students in fun, curiosity, movement, and confidence. Dorm Parents typically work four weekdays and one weekend day from after school through the end of breakfast the next day, which amounts to 35-48 hours/week. School year contracts run from late August through mid-June; summer camp work is available from late June to early August. Compensation starts at $18/hour (including daily rate paid during 6 weeks of school year breaks) and includes housing, utilities (electric, water, WiFi), most meals, health, dental & retirement benefits, at least $500 in professional development funds, and coverage of moving expenses and tuition reimbursement up to $1,500/year. Outdoor and camp professionals, graduate students, and individuals committed to meaningful work with neuro-different individuals will thrive in this environment. Bonus points for people who enjoy games like MTG or D&D. Students are very black and white thinkers, so ideal applicants are able to remain flexible and fluid. To apply, email a cover letter and resume to Beth Venable.
With campuses in Connecticut (Ivoryton and Lakeside), Massachusetts (Great Barrington , Groton and Yarmouth Port), Maine (Ocean Park), and New Hampshire (Freedom), Outdoor Classroom is the largest overnight, hands-on, nature/science/SEL-based outdoor education program in the Northeast. From hiking trails to forests and mountains to beaches, 4th-8th grade students experience a 1-5 day field trip adventure of a lifetime.
Are you interested in working with kids, being outside, exploring New England, and living with a team of Outdoor Educators? Join a team that is committed to providing unforgettable experiences to youth! With environmental education programs that focus on social and emotional learning, science and engineering skills, and adventure education, Outdoor Classroom Instructors are responsible for educating a group of 10-12 students, including facilitating day and night lessons, leading large group activities, and hosting meals. Hands-on activities include wilderness survival, wood carving, aquatic biology, science fair, outdoor cooking, low ropes course, and team building initiatives. Also seeking Traveling Outdoor Education Instructors and an RN or LPN for each site.Positions are available during the spring (early March to early June) and fall (early September to early/mid-November), with a MO-FR schedule (no weekends!). Compensation includes $123/day, housing, meals during programming (plus onsite communal food budget on weekends), mileage reimbursement for work-related travel, and relocation assistance. Given the nature of the role, you should be comfortable walking 3 to 5 miles/day. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, but not required. If you have experience working with elementary and middle school students, a passion for outdoor education, and ready to make a difference in student's lives, fill out the online application or connect with Rachel D'Angio for more information.
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.
Camp Birch Hill is 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!
Oudoor Adventure & Hiking Staff, Bike Packing Trip Leaders, Waterfront & Waterski Crew and General Camp Counselors
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! The camp is two hours from Boston, 45 minutes from Hanover, and 25 minutes from Plymouth.
Camp Walt Whitman is a premier, co-ed residential summer camp located in the wilds of 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.
Want to know why staff love working at Camp Walt Whitman? Watch the staff video to find out!
Summer Camp Staff and Seasonal Community & School Program Facilitators
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.
Merrowvista draws you into a life that is rustic, uncomplicated, and filled with excitement.
Camphill Communities are dedicated to creating communities where the recognition of each individual's gifts and contributions offer a model of renewal for the wider society. Camphill Volunteers live and work alongside children, youth and adults with developmental and other disabilities in one of fifteen sustainable communities throughout the U.S. (California, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont) and Canada (British Columbia).
Spend a year developing yourself—discover your deeper purpose and share your life and gifts in a thriving intentional community with Camphill! Live-in Volunteers grow faster than they imagined possible, build deep, lasting relationships, and develop practical and creative skills that open doors for the rest of their lives. Begin to master new skills and carry them forward into your future. Biodynamic farming. Artisan baking. Woodworking. Leadership and cooperative collaboration. Mindfulness. Through a mix of structured training and hands-on practice under the guidance of mentors, you dive right in, and by the end of your year, you're not only comfortable with them, but you’re also leading others in learning. In addition to college loan support program, the community ensures that every volunteer's basic living needs are covered. This means you receive a monthly stipend, a private room in a beautiful environment, wholesome, mostly organic meals, medical insurance, and other essentials—from toiletries to use of community cars.
Camphill Is Actively Welcoming Live-In Volunteers! Apply for one of the 125 volunteer spots with start dates throughout the year and share your gifts in one of Camphill's 15 sustainable communities. Learn more about the volunteer experience and explore current positions here.
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