Whether guiding outdoor adventures for kids at a summer camp, leading fun and educational activities in your area of expertise, teaching a global awareness workshop or 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. More to Explore |
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• BalanceME health camps are quickly becoming the leader in adolescent weight management programs with the goal of helping the millions of teens and families who need to learn and live healthier lifestyles. As a summer staff member you'll be helping to create a fun, supportive, and memorable experience for campers who will learn about nutrition, the basics on healthy cooking, activities designed for skill development, and how to be successful long after camp ends. |
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• If you would like the opportunity to work with kids in an informal educational setting while inspiring the next generation of astronauts, engineers, scientists, and teachers, apply now to become a Space Camp Crew Trainer! Along with teaching stimulating space-related programs, you'll also have the chance to train students in Space Shuttle mission simulators and jet fighter operation. |
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• This summer at Camp Augusta you might have oatmeal dumped on your head, get thrown in the lake, dress up like a pirate, comfort a homesick child, play an age-old activity like Zoogle or Balero, share in contagious laughter, sleep and wonder under the stars or experience the fine art of doing nothing at the camp's Hammock Village! Do you have the right stuff? Check out the above video created by the kitchen staff. |
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• Live, work and play on a 1,600 acre wilderness preserve and organic farm in the Santa Cruz Mountains this summer! Help nurture relationships between people of different cultural, religious, economic, and racial backgrounds, and strengthen their connection to the environment as a summer staff member with Hidden Villa. |
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• A summer at Cheley will push you to grow. The mountains will give you perspective and help you clarify long-term goals. Most importantly, you'll have fun with great people. The combination is rare, the experience extraordinary. |
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• Ready for a busy & diverse summer? Staff members at the Colorado Mountain Ranch will also be attending to the details of special events and parties, mountain wedding receptions, group horseback rides, and facilitating challenge groups on the ropes and mountain boarding course. |
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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 Program Coordinators, Arts & Crafts Coordinator, Rock Climbing/Ropes Course Coordinator, Expedition Coordinator, Pathfinding Coordinators, Wranglers, Head & Assistant Counselors, Cooks & Prep Cooks, Registered Nurse, and a Photographer. Most positions begin on May 31st for staff training and continue through August 10th, with a three-day, mid-summer break in July. Benefits include a summer salary of $1,600 to $2,300, room and board, laundry, pro-deal purchases for outdoor gear, comprehensive staff training, and Wilderness First Aid certification. If you have a passion for working with children in an outdoor setting and a commitment to the development of positive, meaningful relationships, fill out the online application or call (800) 858-2850 for more info. |
• 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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• Working at summer camp is a unique opportunity to share your talents and passions with young people and fellow staff members. You will also meet extraordinary people from across the country and world. Circle F’s atmosphere of family, friendship, and fun combined with working in unison with other like-minded people creates friendships that last a lifetime. |
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Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert have a 100-year plus history of creating fun and adventure in Minnesota’s lake country. As brother-sister camps, they are located across the lake from each other, offering more than 30 land, water and adventure activities. Summer positions include Counselors & Head Counselors, Support Staff, and Activity Leaders (with a focus on sailing, horseback riding, archery, high ropes and the climbing wall to arts and crafts, windsurfing, podcasting, fitness, lacrosse, martial arts and more!). The wages are competitive, the facilities are legendary, the benefits are endless and the experiences are unlike any you've known before! Base pay is around $2,400 with the opportunity to make upwards of $4,000-$5,000 if the full season is worked. Staff amenities include a counselor cabin with satellite TV, WiFi and air conditioning. Staff can arrive as early as May 11 and leave as late as September 16 (a full season); however, you can work as short as June 3 to August 10. Dates are flexible; however, the pay increases immensely with the extended time period. Will you be one of the 195 staff members hired each summer? If you are committed to the challenge, individual growth and to the kids, apply online now. |
• If you love being with children and serving as a mentor and role model, acting goofy most of the time but knowing when to be serious, enjoy the outdoors, are OK with little to no privacy, and making the most amazing friendships, you'll fit in well as a summer staff member at Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert! |
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Thunderbird for Boys and Thunderbird for Girls are located in the Minnesota Northwoods on beautiful Lake Plantagenet. Being on staff at Thunderbird is an experience of camaraderie, community and friendship where you will work hard and have the summer of your life. Summer positions include Counselors who can teach or assist in one or more activity program areas (such as waterskiing, canoeing, biking, horseback riding, climbing wall, riflery, arts & crafts, music, boat driver and gymnastics); Activity Specialists and Supervisory Staff; and a Wilderness Staff team to lead multi-week adventure programs in the Pacific Northwest, Western U.S. and/or Canada. All camp staff will work from June 9th to August 10th. Pre-season work is available beginning on June 2nd (Lifeguard and WFA/WFR are offered during this time) with post-season work available through August 16th. Salary is commensurate with skills and experience and includes room, board and a travel stipend. If you are energized, fun, nurturing, compassionate and focused on ensuring that campers will have an amazing and memorable camp season, fill out the online application! Questions? Connect with Shari Sigoloff (Girls Camp) or Roger Bristowe (Boys Camp). |
• A summer job at Camp Thunderbird means you will work hard. You will also be encouraged to play hard to stay fresh and engaged. This means you will have breaks to relax, check in with friends and family, go for a run or kick back and read a book. In addition, you can try out camp activities and participate in game nights, staff sporting events, and talent shows with your new friends! |
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• The Tiyulim summer team will provide a wholesome environment that allows campers to be their goofy selves, grow personally, learn about the importance of selflessness and teamwork, while educating them on the hard and soft skills necessary to survive in the backcountry. |
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Every summer over 3,000 New York City children from disadvantaged communities will pack their bags for a free trip to one of five Fresh Air Fund overnight summer camps just north of the city. For many, it'll be their first time away from the busy streets. The Fund operates the camps on a 3,200-acre preserve filled with hiking trails, fields and lakes. Summer job opportunities include General Counselors, Lifeguards & Waterfront Staff, Ropes Course Facilitators, Farm Staff, Nutritionists, Camp Nurses, and Program Specialists who can focus on everything from photography and woodworking to drama, team building and outdoor living skills. Staff members are important in the eyes of boys and girls who have just been introduced to a new and exciting world. You'll act as a role model, teach new skills, and help plan days filled with fun and discovery. Along with a wage ranging from $2,200 to $3,000 for the season, meals and housing are provided. A travel allowance is also provided for those traveling over 300 miles to the camp. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have completed their freshman year of college, and have a sincere motivation to work with inner-city children. If you're ready to have an unforgettable summer, your new adventure starts here. |
• Providing disadvantaged children from New York City the opportunity to pack their bags for a free journey to a 3,200-acre preserve, the Fresh Air Fund is looking for 400+ summer camp staff who can become positive role models, teach new skills and help plan days filled with fun and discovery. |
Summer camp at Hawthorne Valley Farm is seeking 3 ASSISTANT COOKS! Have a summer adventure on a 400 acre Biodynamic-organic farm situated in the Berkshire Taconic foothills, just east of the Hudson River Valley in upstate New York. Hawthorne Valley Farm is seeking 3 Residential Assistant Cooks to join their summer camp team. Responsibilities including preparing three family style daily meals and two snacks for 75 campers and staff. All vegetarian meals are cooked from scratch using established recipes, with an emphasis on local, organic and biodynamic foods. Applicant will be working with and around children and should be strong, hardworking, organized and reliable.
Work dates are from June 17 to August 11, 2013, which includes 2 weeks of training and 6 weeks of summer camp. Compensation is $1,800 plus room and board. To learn more and apply, call (518) 672-4790 or email the Visiting Students Program Kitchen. |
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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. 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. Hiking/Backpacking, Climbing or Paddling Counselors 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 $215/week (increases for certifications and experience), plus room, board, laundry, and free WiFi in the staff lounge. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have completed one year of college or equivalent experience. Preference is given to those who can work the entire camp season. Apply online today! |
• Rockbrook Camp is its own world that has the power to do so much for everyone who is willing to commit to jumping in without holding back. Here you'll find a vintage camp experience: wooden cabins, campfires, silly songs, girls full of energy, and a variety of activities. But Rockbrook is even more than that; it's a place that you'll grow to call home. And once you've been a part of the Rockbrook community, its spirit will stick with you for many years to come. |
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• Pine Forest Camp is the place for non-stop excitement, awesome counselors, cool cabins, great food, new friends, and lots of laughs. Pine Forest offers an incredibly broad range of programming, from climbing to basketball, water skiing to fine arts, exciting overnight trips as well as traditional camp activities. |
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Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Global Youth Village is situated on a beautiful 86-acre wooded site with a stream, playing field, basketball court, classroom buildings, pool, a natural rock climbing site, outdoor stage, gardens, art studios and a dining facility. Whether working as a Workshop Instructor, in Administration, as a Counselor, in Food Services or on the Health Care team, summer staff live and work with people from all over the world, in a dynamic learning environment that emphasizes experiential learning and challenges young people to turn cross-cultural theory into practical action. Workshops address issues concerning young people today, such as war and peace, distribution of world resources, and prejudice. Cultural programming and cooperative living help participants learn to respect differences and discover similarities that transcend cultural, religious, and political barriers. Benefits include a stipend between $225-$400 per week, housing, wholesome meals and laundry service. The 2013 summer season kicks off on June 16th with a 10-day training period and concludes on July 31st (positions open for 5 or 7-week periods). Applicants must have previous youth work experience and be at least 21 (non-smokers only, please!). If you're looking for a unique and meaningful international camp to work and learn at this summer, the Global Youth Village is one you don't want to overlook. |
• Are you looking for a place to invest your talents, while still having a opportunity to learn and grow in a community working to address local and global issues by energizing and inspiring the next generation? This summer contribute your own thread of education, thought, personality and dreams! Very different from an academic environment, the Global Youth Village staff experience is an intensive and fulfilling learning opportunity that requires active, responsible participation. |
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• Birch Trail may look and feel different from most places you have been. Camp is located on 320 wooded acres, with nearly 3,000 feet of shoreline. Life in cabins share a few things in common: all have bunk beds, a place to sit and read, a beautiful view and a whole lot of character! |
How the camp experience has changed lives is one of the most powerful benefits of camp. Camp, and the experiences of camp, defines us even as adults. Camp has touched many lives, introduced people to new passions, and broadened horizons. |
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