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Independent Lake Camp

Located: Orson, Pennsylvania

Position Available: Counselor/Watersports/Land Sports

Salary Range: $1500-2200

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: ilcnigel@aol.com

Website: www.independentlake.com

  • Great food
  • No curfew
  • No Uniform
  • Tattoos/Piercings allowed

Independent Lake Camp

Located: Orson, Pennsylvania

Position Available: Counselor/Rock Music

Salary Range: $1500-2200

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: ilcnigel@aol.com

Website: www.independentlake.com

  • Great food
  • No curfew
  • No Uniform
  • Tattoos/Piercings allowed

Independent Lake Camp

Located: Orson, Pennsylvania

Position Available: Counselor/Extreme Sports/Circus

Salary Range: $1500-2200

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: ilcnigel@aol.com

Website: www.independentlake.com

  • No curfew
  • Great food
  • No uniform
  • Tattoos and Piecings allowed

Independent Lake Camp

Located: Orson, Pennsylvania

Position Available: Counselor/Horseback/Arts and Craft

Salary Range: $1500-2200

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: ilcnigel@aol.com

Website: www.independentlake.com

  • No curfew
  • Great food
  • No uniform
  • Tattoos and Piecings allowed

Chestnut Lake Camp

Located: Northeast Pennsylvania

Position Available: Counselors

Salary Range: Top Salary and Benefits

Type: Residential Coed Camp

Contact: corey@chestnutlakecamp.com

Website: www.chestnutlakecamp.com/join_our_staff

  • Chestnut Lake Camp and Trail's End Camp offer similar action packed experiences in 3 or 6 and 7 week options, respectively. Our state of the art facilities are located in the beautifully landscaped countryside of the Pocono Mountains. Double your chances of getting a top camp job by applying to one of our summer camps today. To learn more go to www.mysummercampexperience.com.
  • Co-ed, residential camp with campers ranging in age from 7 - 16. Our programs are geared toward the all-around camper who enjoys participating in team and individual sports, crafts and technologies, drama, and our outdoor adventure program.. We encourage our campers to try new things and base their success on their attitude, rather than their aptitude.
  • We are looking for staff members who will be part of a team of people who create a positive environment for everyone that lives in our community. We require maturity, a good sense of judgment, and the ability to communicate effectively.
  • Make sure to check out our website at www.mysummercampexperience.com to find out more about the Chestnut Lake and Trail's End Experience and to complete an online application.

Chestnut Lake Camp

Located: Northeast Pennsylvania

Position Available: Area Directors

Salary Range: Top Salary and Benefits

Type: Residential Coed Camp

Contact: corey@chestnutlakecamp.com

Website: www.chestnutlakecamp.com/join_our_staff

  • Chestnut Lake Camp and Trail's End Camp offer similar action packed experiences in 3 or 6 and 7 week options, respectively. Our state of the art facilities are located in the beautifully landscaped countryside of the Pocono Mountains. Double your chances of getting a top camp job by applying to one of our summer camps today. To learn more go to www.mysummercampexperience.com.
  • Co-ed, residential camp with campers ranging in age from 7 - 16. Our programs are geared toward the all-around camper who enjoys participating in team and individual sports, crafts and technologies, drama, and our outdoor adventure program.. We encourage our campers to try new things and base their success on their attitude, rather than their aptitude.
  • We are looking for staff members who will be part of a team of people who create a positive environment for everyone that lives in our community. We require maturity, a good sense of judgment, and the ability to communicate effectively. Area Directors should significant playing and/or instructional experience in their given area. Leadership and/or management experience is required.
  • Make sure to check out our website at www.mysummercampexperience.com to find out more about the Chestnut Lake and Trail's End Experience and to complete an online application.

Camp Lohikan

Located: Lake Como, Pennsylvania

Position Available: Instructors/Counselors

Salary Range: $1500-3000

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: info@lohikan.com

Website: www.lohikan.com/staffrec.htm

  • 400 Summer Camp Jobs Available! Camp Lohikan is a traditional summer camp for boys and girls of the ages 6 to 15. We feature instruction in 65+ daily activities and a supportive, nurturing camp community where the safety and the happiness of our campers is the highest priority. For 52 years we've been providing children with safe, fun-filled, memorable summers and we love it! Join us. This will be the BEST SUMMER OF YOUR LIFE!
  • BENEFITS: Travel allowance is available. Tipping is permitted. Room, board and laundry services are provided. You have no expenses! Nights-off and days-off are scheduled throughout the summer. Pre and post camp employment is available. Top caliber college-enrolled staff recruited from across US and Europe provides a stimulating social experience. Staff lounge with high-speed internet access is available to staff. We're approximately 2 1/2 hours from New York City. Easy online application.
  • SUMMER JOBS INCLUDE: General Cabin Counselors TEAM SPORTS: baseball, softball, basketball, field hockey, floor hockey, flag football, inline skating, jogging, martial arts, lacrosse, paintball, roller hockey, soccer, volleyball. INDIVIDUAL SPORTS: archery, riflery, golf, gymnastics, cheerleading, inline skating, skateboarding, tennis, tetherball, track and field, ping-pong, weight training, and wrestling. WATERFRONT: Water Skiing, Jet Skiing, American Red Cross Swim Instruction (WSI required), lifeguards, recreational swimming, competitive swimming, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, row boating, windsurfing, fishing, intercamp swim meets, scuba diving, Delaware Canoe Trips. VISUAL ARTS: Arts & crafts, pottery, ceramics, kiln operation, basket weaving, sculpting, silk screening, t-shirt factory, tie-dye, silk screening, batiking, woodworking, block printing, lanyards, copper enameling, beading, paper mache, sketching/drawing, painting, leather craft, mask making, model rocketry, sculpting, jewelry making, braiding, lanyards, decoupage, air brush, and macrame. PERFORMING ARTS: Drama (4 summer productions, acting, improvisation, set design & construction), Music (acoustic & electric guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, voice, rock band clinics, camp-a-palooza rock concerts), Dance (hip hop, ballet, social, jazz, tap, modern, 4 dance recitals) HORSEBACK RIDING (English): Beginner to advanced instruction in hunt seat equitation. In addition to instruction the program features: horseback overnights, evening trail rides, 4 horse shows, huge indoor and outdoor riding rings, 30 horses, and 10 miles of horse trails. ADVENTURE & WILDERNESS PROGRAMS: Rock climbing (40' climbing tower, 20' junior climbing wall), hiking, backpacking, survival camp program, compass reading, orienteering, mountain biking, overnight camping, cabin cookouts, high and low ropes course (i.e., burmese bridge, giant swing, zip lines, helicopter rappel), horseback riding. EXTREME SPORTS: ATV Honda quads (4 wheelers), mini-bikes, bungee trampoline, white water rafting trips, skate park (skateboarding and inline skating), flying trapeze, circus arts, high ropes, paintball, mountain boarding, mt. biking, paintball, jet skiing, wake boarding, Tarzan swing. CIRCUS ARTS: Flying trapeze (indoors and outdoors), single/double/triple trapeze, spanish web, lyra, circus bike, diabolo, magic tricks, rolo bolo, devil sticks, juggling, tight wire, stilt walking, unicycling, acrobatics, clowning, rolling globe, silks. MEDIA ARTS: Computer arts, website design, radio broadcasting, video production, b/w photography darkroom, digital photography, camp newspaper, dee jay clinic. SUPPORT STAFF: Office staff, maintenance staff, laundry staff, landscaping staff, kitchen staff, camp drivers, CDL drivers, medical staff.

YMCA Camp Mason

Located: Hardwick, New Jersey

Position Available: Program Staff Member

Salary Range: $2000-2500

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: don@campmason.org

Website: www.campmason.org

  • Program Staff live in housing and teach/supervise specific activity areas throughout the day.
  • Salary increases for skills certification: lifeguard, wilderness, aquatics, boating, target sports, etc.
  • Enthusiastic & internationally diverse community of camping professionals!

Shenandoah Summer Camp

Located: Luray, Virginia

Position Available: INTERNSHIP - Outdoor & Adventure Ed. Instructor

Salary Range: Dependent on Experience.

Type: Coed Residential Adventure Camp

Contact: sheridan@mountaincampus.org

Website: www.mountaincampus.org

  • Description: Our Internship position is designed to provide students an opportunity to apply and explore knowledge, skills and attitudes developed during their academic experience. It is also aimed at helping students make a smooth transition from the classroom into full-time employment. We serve youth from kindergarten through high school; generally serving 25-60 students at a time. Our programs have heavy emphasis on adventure, teambuilding, and hands on social studies curriculum.
  • Responsibilities: Interns work closely with the camp Directors and staff to run a wide range of adventure, environmental, and experiential education activities. A partial list includes: rock climbing, high/low ropes course elements, teambuilding, canoeing, backpacking, animal /geology /tree / water studies. In addition to regular programming, work in other areas of camp operation is also required. This may include anything from, taking care of the camp pig & nature center, small repairs, cleaning, washing dishes, office tasks, helping cook, prepare activities etc... We are a small camp and our staff make up a community where everyone pitches in!
  • Qualifications: Be at least 18 years of age. Responsible, dependable, and mature. Interest in working outside with youth in a demanding work environment. Positive attitude, willingness to learn, good judgment, and initiative are required.
  • Availabilitiy: Spring March 15 - June 18, Summer June 27 - August 13, Fall August 22 - November 15. *Special considerations can be made case by case, please call: (540) 743-6603. Please send a letter of interest, resume, transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable) and 1 reference or character letter to: Morgan Tebeau, Sheridan Mountain Campus, 618 Tatum Trail, Luray, VA 22835 or via email.

Camp Hanover

Located: Mechanicsville, Virginia

Position Available: Activity Coordinators

Salary Range: $240 - $330/wk. for 10 weeks

Type: Coed residential camp

Contact: info@camphanover.org

Website: www.camphanover.org

  • Coordinators for: Aquatics, Spiritual Enrichment, High Ropes/Climbing Wall, Crafts, Nature Awareness
  • Grow in your area of expertise by sharing your love for and interest in your activity area. Each coordinator must have the skills and certifications necessary to carry out the requirements of the job as outlined in job descriptions available on our website.
  • We offer: salary; room and board; some travel allowance; laundry; meaningful work; training in leadership, community development, interpersonal, and behavior management skills; opportunity to grow in one's Christian faith; life enriching friendships; and the opportunity to work in the out-of-doors for the summer

Shenandoah Summer Camp

Located: Luray, Virginia

Position Available: Outdoor Education/Adventure Ed. Instructor

Salary Range: Starting at $1200/mo

Type: Coed Residential Adventure Camp

Contact: sheridan@mountaincampus.org

Website: www.mountaincampus.org

  • The Sheridan School Mountain Campus serves private and public schools from all over the DC/MD/VA area. It's located on the Western slopes of Shenandoah National Park on a 130 acre campus. We serve youth from kindergarten through high school. We're a small personal operation generally serving 25 to 60 students at a time, with a heavy emphasis on adventure, teambuilding and hands on social studies programming.
  • Instructors are responsible for running a wide range of adventure, environmental, and experiential activities. A partial list includes: rock climbing, caving, high/low ropes course elements, teambuilding, river canoeing, backpacking, animal / geology / tree / water studies. Average work week runs fairly non-stop from Monday mid-morning to Friday early-afternoon, including a couple evening programs. Usually one weekend a month. May & September being incredibly busy. In addition, our instructors help with about everything!
  • Must be 21 years of age or older. Previous experience working with youth and outdoor/adventure ed. experience. Solid judgment. CPR and First Aid or WFA (WFR strongly preferred). Degree in related field. Be of quality character and clean background. Able to work within a close community of instructors.
  • $1200/mo -base salary + $200/mo for B.A./B.S. + $100/mo for WFR; Additional compensation based on experience; After 1 season you are eligible for a 3 season contract + Health/Dental Benefits and may take our WFR certification course FREE. Spring Mid-Late March - June 18 Fall August 22 - November 15. Send cover letter, resume, and list of 3 references to contact (post interview) to: Morgan Tebeau, Sheridan Mountain Campus, 618 Tatum Trail, Luray VA 22835, or send them via email.

Roaring Brook Camp for Boys

Located: Bradford, Vermont

Position Available: Outdoor Skills Instructors

Salary Range: $2,500-$3,000

Type: Residential boys' summer camp

Contact: rainest@sover.net

Website: www.roaringbrookcamp.com

  • Male 21+- Rock Climb- lead 5:8+/own rack; Rifle-ex-military/ROTC pref.; Kayak- LGT pref.; Swim/Canoe- LGT req.; Crafts-Wood/Blacksmith- we will train; Fish/Fly-Tying
  • All staff live with campers; teach basic outdoor skills such as outdoor cooking, map and compass and camping techniques; teach in specialty field; lead backpacking trips and assist with canoe trip. A true outdoor adventure for campers and staff, no hype, just a real wilderness setting. An experience for men who enjoy taking personal challenges and getting physically fit.
  • North Americans owning a car highly valued; must have own med. insurance. Unable to accomodate vegetarians.

Vermont Adventure Camps

Located: Vermont

Position Available: Adventure Camp JOB: Camp Counselors

Salary Range: $150-$250 a week

Type: Wilderness adventure program

Contact: campinfo@vermontadventurecamps.com

Website: www.vermontadventurecamps.com

  • Camp Counselors with specialties: We are looking for counselors with specialties in: Climbing, Backpacking, Kayaking (White Water a Plus), Canoeing, Wilderness Survival, Teambuilding, and other various activities for Vermont Adventure Camps for the upcoming summer
  • These positions are for our 8 six day camps for kids 11 to 13.
  • Previous experience with kids is required. Enthusiasm and energy are essential for this job.

Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing

Located: Virginia, West Virginia

Position Available: Wilderness Trip Leaders

Salary Range: $225-$250 week

Type: Wilderness Adventure Program

Contact: info@wilderness-adventure.com

Website: www.wilderness-adventure.com

  • 1, 2, and 4 week Wilderness Trips that include climbing, biking, caving, ropes course, climbing wall, canoeing, rafting, hiking, camping, etc.
  • Room & Board, 30% Discount on Outdoor Gear, Trip Leading Experience, and more.
  • Spend your summer doing what you love!

YMCA Camp Abnaki

Located: North Hero, Vermont

Position Available: Cabin Counselors

Salary Range: $1100-2200 for 9 weeks

Type: Residential boys' summer camp

Contact: jkuypers@gbymca.org

Website: www.campabnaki.org

  • Reisdent camp for boys located 35 miles north of Burlington. Room and board provided. Training. Beautiful location.
  • Responsible for day to day oversight of cabin of boys with co-counselor. Play capture the flag with 200 people, learn archery, teach rock climbing.
  • Spend the summer on Lake Champlain. Friendships that will last a lifetime.

Camp Hidden Meadows

Located: Bartow, West Virginia

Position Available: Adventure Counselor

Salary Range: $1,500+

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: info@camphiddenmeadows.com

Website: www.camphiddenmeadows.com

  • Live, work and play with campers ages 10-16. Instruct adventure activities.
  • Activities include caving, whitewater rafting, climbing, rappelling, mountain biking, canoeing, high ropes course, horseback, sailing, mountain boarding, fly-fishing, backpacking, nature center.
  • Super fun summer, room, board, and time off in the wild and wonderful West Virginia.

YMCA Camp Mason

Located: Hardwick, New Jersey

Position Available: Cabin Counselor

Salary Range: $1800-2200

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: don@campmason.org

Website: www.campmason.org

  • Cabin counselors (2) live with 8-10 campers and teach/supervise/assist activities in the afternoon.
  • Salary increases for skills certification: lifeguard, wilderness, aquatics, boating, target sports, etc.
  • Enthusiastic & internationally diverse community of camping professionals!

NorthBay

Located: North East, Maryland

Position Available: Skill and Event Leaders

Salary Range: $1500-$1700

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: summercamp@northbayadventure.com

Website: www.northbaysummer.com/Contact/Employment.asp

  • Skill and Events leaders will be responsible for teaching a skill, along with setting up day time and evening events.
  • If you would like to teach a skill that is not on this list, let us know. We may have you teach it this summer. Some skills may require additional certification, such as rock climbing, sailing and paddling. Other skills such as mountain biking, swimming and rock climbing have scheduled field trips that their Skill and Event leader and Head Counselor will chaperone. A Counselor will assist in teaching a skill; however, the Skill Lead is always the primary instructor and supervisor.
  • During the day, Skill and Event leaders facilitate all camp games and other large group competitions. They also help with the All Camp Welcome, Obstacle Course, County Fair, Shout Out Dress Up Dinner and Dance. Any talented Skill and Event leaders may find themselves playing a part in NorthBay Live or other skits. Counsel will be facilitated by Skill and Event leaders, giving them an opportunity to teach a character lesson.

Camp Scatico

Located: Elizaville, New York

Position Available: Outdoor Living Skills Counselor

Salary Range: competitive

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: info@scatico.com

Website: www.scatico.com

  • Previous leading experience in rock-climbing, overnight camping, outdoor cooking, fishing
  • Willingness to live in a cabin with children; 19+ years of age
  • room and board included

Tripp Lake Camp

Located: Poland, Maine

Position Available: Rock Climbing Counselor

Salary Range: $1,300 and up

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: nancy@tripplakecamp.com

Website: www.tripplakecamp.com

  • 7 week, residential, girl's summer camp, on 260 beautiful acres of woods, fields and lakefront. 45 minutes from Portland, ME.
  • Rocks/Ropes/ODL Counselors must have ability to teach rock climbing, as well as outdoor living skills such as camping, firebuilding, and cooking. You will also be trained to facilitate groups on the ropes initiative course.

Forest Lake Camp

Located: Chestertown, New York

Position Available: General Activity Counselor

Salary Range: $1500-$3000 for summer

Type: Residential camp with separate campuses for boys and girls

Contact: info@forestlakecamp.com

Website: www.forestlakecamp.com

  • Forest Lake Camp is a private, residential summer camp located in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York, about 10 minutes from Lake George, NY. Forest Lake Camp has been in operation since 1926. We are a brother/sister camp on 411 acres with our own private, spring-fed lake. We run 2, 4, 6, and 8 week sessions over the summer and have about 250 campers (age range 8-15) over this period of time.
  • General counselors are in charge of a group of campers (age range 8-15) in a cabin, and run activity periods in specific areas of interest. Those areas of interest we are still looking for specific counselors are: kayaking, fencing, climbing, boys tennis, basketball, archery, canoeing, rocketry/astronomy, woodworking, photography/communications, dance, lacrosse, mountain biking, and sailing.
  • Experience in one or more of these areas is essential. Experience working with youth or in a recreational setting is preferred. Must be 17 years of age or older and have graduated high school by the start of camp. Camp positions require enthusiastic people who are team players, flexible, love children, and are able to reside at Forest Lake Camp.

YMCA Camp Woodstock

Located: Woodstock, Connecticut

Position Available: Adventure trip leader

Salary Range: $2150

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: camp.woodstockymca@ghymca.org

Website: www.campwoodstockymca.org

  • Supervise and transport out-of-state trips to Maine, Martha's Vineyard and Lake George.
  • Responsible for planning & meeting with contract companies in the following activities: Climbing, sailing, biking, kayaking, and hiking.
  • Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.

The Laurel Camps

Located: Casco, Maine

Position Available: CAMP LAUREL Camp Counselor

Salary Range: $1800 and up

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: fun@camplaurelsouth.com

Website: www.TheLaurelCamps.com

  • Camp Laurel is one of New England's premier 7-1/2 week residential, coed camps, combines cutting edge programming in a family atmosphere. Our exemplary staff provides a safe, fun, nurturing environment for children ages 7-15.
  • We are interviewing for positions in Water-skiing, Sailing, Windsurfing, Tennis, Mtn. Biking, Outdoor Tripping, Ropes Course, Basketball, Roller-Hockey, Soccer, Archery, Gymnastics, Jewelry, Ceramics, Dance, Theatre, Radio, Video, Photography, Studio Art, Equine Science.
  • Competitive salary, room, board, travel allowance.

Kabeyun

Located: Alton Bay, New Hampshire

Position Available: INSTRUCTOR/COUNSELOR

Salary Range: $2000-$4000, DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

Type: Residential boys' camp

Contact: info@kabeyun.org

Website: www.kabeyun.org

  • Possible openings for the upcoming season: swimming, sailing, white water kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, arts and crafts

NorthBay

Located: North East, Maryland

Position Available: Counselor

Salary Range: $1,800 - $2,100

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: summercamp@northbayadventure.com

Website: www.northbaysummer.com/Contact/Employment.asp

  • Counselors will stay in state-of-the art cabins with 9 campers each and assist with the instruction of outdoor skills such as rock climbing, overnight backpacking, swimming, canoeing, sailing, homesteading, wilderness survival, filmmaking, ecology, arts and crafts, mountain biking, and more.
  • Other responsibilities may include overseeing kids during meals, cabin activities, and off site trips, fully participating in all camp activities, and planning and preparing for cabin times and cabin's overnight trips.
  • Candidates should understand the NorthBay mission and set a strong example of character and leadership for both campers and staff.

YMCA Camp Foss

Located: Strafford, New Hampshire

Position Available: Cabin/ Activity Counselor

Salary Range: $240-350/week

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: dfarmer@gmfymca.org

Website: www.campfoss.org

  • Room, board and staff training
  • Working with 8-10 young women in a cabin setting for 7 weeks
  • Activities include: archery, ropes, swimming, tennis, drama, A & C's, climbing tower, and more

Adirondack Camp

Located: Lake George, New York

Position Available: Wilderness/Adventure Leaders

Salary Range: $225/week starting

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: info@adirondackcamp.com

Website: www.adirondackcamp.com

  • Co-Ed Campers age 7-16 seek worlds greatest counselors to be based in pristine, rustic, private waterfront paradise, upstate New York, Adirondack Park.
  • Counselors must be at least 21, with an irrepressible sense of fun, adventure and responsibility.
  • Trip staff will lead a variety of off-site program for all ages and skill levels. Trips range from overnight island hops to week-long canoeing trips as well as major hiking and climbing trips in the Adirondacks.

Windsor Mountain International

Located: Travel destinations include Puerto Rico, Caribbean, China, Southern Africa, Peru and western USA; Summer Camp located in Windsor, New Hampshire

Position Available: Travel Leader

Salary Range: $500/week

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: mail@windsormountain.org

Website: www.windsormountain.org

  • Salary plus expense paid travel to great destinations
  • Tremendous experience for next job
  • Must be 23 or older

Camp Lake Greeley

Located: Greeley, Pennsylvania

Position Available: Counselors/Instructors

Salary Range: $1300-2000

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: info@lakegreeley.com

Website: 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 calibre college age students who enjoy working with children between the ages of 6-15 and have experience teaching any of the activities listed below. If you are ready for the experience of your life, please get in touch with us here at 1-800-743-6754 or visit our web-site.
  • We have the following positions available: 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; Guitar & Keyboards, 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, ATV·s (4 Wheelers), Ceramics/Pottery, Delaware 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.

Cheerio Adventures

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

Position Available: Trip Leader

Salary Range: $220--235/week

Type: Wilderness adventure program

Contact: info@cheerioadventures.com

Website: www.cheerioadventures.com

  • Co-lead small groups of participants ages 10-16 on overnight wilderness adventure programs, including climbing, rafting, canoeing, caving, and backpacking.
  • Christian based program takes place in VA, NC, TN, WV, and PA.
  • Room/ board, laundry, obtainable certifications, use of camp equipment.

Southwoods Childrens Camp

Located: Paradox, New York

Position Available: Activity Counselor

Salary Range: Competitive with Travel

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: info@southwoods.com

Website: www.southwoods.com

  • Young Person with coaching experience in one of the following areas: softball, soccer, swimming, volleyball, basketball, rock climbing, hockey
  • For 9 weeks each summer, over 150 counselors come from the far reaches of the world to be a part the Southwoods staff. This unique and dedicated group is at the heart of the Southwoods experience.
  • Check out our website for more information!

Camp Cheerio YMCA

Located: High Point, North Carolina

Position Available: Climbing, Equestrian, & Aquatics Directors

Salary Range: $185 and up depending on experience

Type: Residential camp with separate girls' and coed sessions

Contact: director@campcheerio.org

Website: www.campcheerio.org

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

Camp Danbee for Girls

Located: Peru, Massachusetts

Position Available: Counselor Positions

Salary Range: $1,800 - $2,100 / summer

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: jay@campdanbee.com

Website: www.campdanbee.com

  • Seven-week summer camp for girls, located in the Berkshire Mountains in Western Massachusetts.
  • All of the counselors at Danbee work in a dual role - both as a bunk counselor living in a bunk with kids, and as a specialty counselor teaching in a specific program area.
  • Danbee is full of spirit! We are a fun, busy and energetic place. We dance at meals, sing and cheer constantly.

NorthBay

Located: North East, Maryland

Position Available: Skills and Events Coordinators

Salary Range: $1900-$2100

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: summercamp@northbayadventure.com

Website: www.northbaysummer.com/Contact/Employment.asp

  • Skill and Events Coordinators primary role is to train and supervise the skill leads in teaching their particular skill and in running evening events. Each coordinator will be given a cluster of Skill Leads. It is their responsibility to train and provide supervision to those skill leads, insuring that the skill is taught at the level we expect for NorthBay. The coordinator will make sure that their skill leads have all the tools necessary to lead their skill and will order any needed items through the summer camp manager. They will also organize all the fields trips that take place for various skills.
  • In the evening the Skill and Events Coordinator will organize their staff to run various non-skill related events. These events include, but are not limited to All Camp Welcome, Obstacle course, All Camp Game Day, and County Fair.