Gwynn Valley Camp

• Mountainside/Riverside program
• 3 week adventure program that includes rock climbing, white water canoeing, backpacking, mountain biking & pioneering skills.
• Work with children ages 11-14. Ten or eleven campers per group working with two adults plus support staff.
• Website: www.gwynnvalley.com

Keystone Camp

• Rock climbers! We need climbers to run our on site rock wall with multiple weekly trips to Pisgah National Forest and one highly qualified climber to help set up climbs in Pisgah National Forest. Awesome opportunity to be outdoors, doing what you love, with kids... All summer!
• Hikers! We need some outdoor-loving folk that have camping and hiking experience. Motivate campers to explore the mountains with you!
• Qualifications: Must be 19 or have finished your freshman year of college, plus all the other necessities in your specific skill.
• Benefits: Competitive salary; room, board, and laundry included; Opportunities to be sent to certification courses!
• Website: www.keystonecamp.com

Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing

• 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!
• Website: www.wilderness-adventure.com

Camp Illahee

Position Available: Ropes Course and Trips Instructors
Salary Range: $3,000 -$5,000 for summer season, DOE/qualifications

• JOB DESCRIPTION: Ropes Course instructors provide the opportunity for campers to recognize their own potential through team building initiatives and low and high ropes course challenges. Elements are utilized to enhance self-confidence, promote positive group dynamics, expand problem-solving abilities, and facilitate better communication.
• JOB DESCRIPTION: Trips Staff will guide campers in maturing and increasing their skill level in either kayaking or rock climbing. Activities are centered both in camp and out-of-camp, taking advantage of the numerous whitewater and climbing opportunities that Western North Carolina has to offer.
• QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must have a desire to work in camp community made up of 230 girls ages 7-17 and 90 staff members. Priority is given to applicants age 21 and over with applicable skills and certifications. Camp Illahee offers training opportunities in May.
• Website: www.campillahee.com

Camp High Rocks

• Camp High Rocks, a private summer camp for boys in Western North Carolina, has cabin counselor and activity instructor positions for its summer season.
• Counselor instructs in one or more activities during the day. Instructor Positions Available: Archery, Crafts, Canoeing, Horseback Riding (English), Hiking and Backpacking, Mountain Biking, Riflery, Rock Climbing, Swimming, Sailing, Soccer, and Tennis.
• Male applicants would also be a cabin counselor for group of 6 boys. All counselors should be at least 19 years of age or rising college sophomore.
• Room, board, and laundry are included. Training courses available in late May. Internships available.
• Website: www.highrocks.com

Mountain Adventure Guides

• Trip leaders for 12 and 18 day adventure programs in NC with backpacking, rafting, rock climbing, and mountain biking.
• WFR, 21+ year old, clean driving record and extensive personal and professional outdoor leadership experience required.
• Previous camp experience preferred
• Website: www.mtnadventureguides.com

Mountain Adventure Guides

• Assistant trip leaders for 12 and 16 day adventure programs in NC with backpacking, rafting, rock climbing, and mountain biking.
• Completed freshman year in college, 19+ year old, extensive outdoor experience (camp experience preferred).
• Website: www.mtnadventureguides.com

Cheerio Adventures

• 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.
• Website: www.cheerioadventures.com

Falling Creek Camp

• Falling Creek is a high adventure traditional summer camp in the western North Carolina mountains.
• Falling Creek is looking for energetic, creative and friendly people who want to work with children in a fun and exciting environment. Our Adventure Activity Counselors organize and lead trips with our paddling, rock climbing, backpacking, and mountain biking programs.
• Employment at Falling Creek will be from May 27 to August 13. All staff will be on a weekly salary. Room and board, laundry, and Internet access provided. Staff training in WFA / CPR, lifeguarding, and other courses. Internships and college credit possible. Must be at least 19 years of age and have completed a year or more of college.
• Website: www.fallingcreek.com

Camp Broadstone /
Appalachian State University / Summer Enrichment Program for Gifted & Talented Youth

• May 30 - July 29 (staff training plus three 2 week sessions)
• Ability to lead, co-lead all adventure activities (canoeing, caving, climbing, high ropes course, Alpine Tower).
• Minimum age 19, prefer at least one year of college and at least one-two seasons experience leading groups in canoeing, caving, climbing, high ropes, Alpine Tower, and group problem solving courses, current drivers license with a good driving record and ability to drive 15 passenger vans, current WFA, CPR, and Lifeguard (or instructor rating in canoeing) certifications.
• Website: www.campbroadstone.com