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. 2026 positions run from June 3rd to August 11th. Explore all summer positions, learn what it takes to excel as a staff member, fill out an application or contact Greg Stoutzenberger for more information.
Filmed over two summers, this video was created to celebrate Mayhew's 50 years of helping NH boys find their best.
The Mowglis campus covers 160 acres on the northeast corner of Newfound Lake in New Hampshire, one of the cleanest and most beautiful lakes in the United States. The main camp is situated on 55 acres located directly on the lake with over 1,300 feet of shoreline. Mowglis is a place where boys unplug from technology. They learn, and play on the beautiful lakes, mountains, and rivers of NH and go hiking at least once a week. Daily meals are freshly prepared using local, organic, and farm-raised ingredients whenever possible.
Being a Camp Counselor at Mowglis will be one of the most fun, exhausting, and deeply rewarding jobs you will ever hold. Camp is a non-stop, high-paced, and extremely fun environment. Mowglis is looking for Instructors/Dorm Counselors who can specialize in one of the following camp activities: camping & wilderness survival skills, backpacking, trip leading, riflery, swimming, and specialized care for younger children. In addition to running one of the various camp activities, counselors live in and supervise their group in the dorms and at meals, create a safe learning and living environment, are active participants in dorm chores, lead evening programs, and co-lead day hikes and possibly backpacking trips. Compensation starts at $200/week plus room and board over a 9-week period (June 15th to August 15th, 2026). Wilderness First Aid & CPR certification courses are offered as part of staff training. Qualified applicants must be at least 19 years old, have one year of college or equivalent, and previous summer camp experience as a camper or staff is desired. If you are interested in helping bring Mowglis to life for the summer and making a positive impact on the lives of campers, apply now!
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 $615/week, 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, view a detailed job description, fill out the online application or connect with Rachel D'Angio for more information.
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 fall (mid-August through the end of November) and spring (February 1st to June 1st), Outdoor Education Instructors are needed to lead experiential, environmental, and recreational group activities for the Community & School Programs. 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.
Current Hiring at Merrowvista! • Merrowvista is still seeking summer camp Cabin Leaders, Trip Leaders, and Health Team staff (EMTs and Nurses). Also seeking Outdoor Education Instructors for the fall 2026 (August 17th – November 20th) and spring 2027 (February 8th – June 11th) seasons.
Merrowvista draws you into a life that is rustic, uncomplicated, and filled with excitement.
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 2026 season (June 6th to August 9th). 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!
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 with and engage 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 imagine possible, build deep, lasting relationships, and develop practical and creative skills that open doors for the rest of their lives. This is a great chance 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, each community ensures that every volunteer's basic living needs are covered. This means you'll receive a monthly stipend, a private room in a beautiful environment, wholesome, mostly organic meals, medical coverage, 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.
At the Pondside (MA) location you’ll lead students across miles of trails through forests, meadows, swamps, and even tornado-swept clearings reborn with new growth and hidden waterfalls tucked in pine groves. Every day brings new discoveries, teamwork on the low ropes challenge course, and moments that spark a love for the outdoors. Just up the hill from Pondside, the Hilltop (MA) site shares the same 600 acres of woodlands, fields, and streams, powered by solar panels and a 100-kilowatt wind turbine that turn sustainability into a living classroom. The Swanzey (NH) site offers over 125 acres of lakefront trails and so much more to explore along ridges, hills, and mountains (Mt. Caesar and Monadnock).
Are you looking for an experience that is more than just a job?Nature's Classroom could be the life-changing opportunity you're searching for. All academic disciplines are welcome and no formal teaching experience or certification is required. The teaching community is comprised of various cultural and academic backgrounds, all dedicated to sharing their knowledge and interests with the younger generation. Through unique, hands-on experiential education programs, Nature's Classroom immerses student groups ranging between the 4th and 8th grades in community awareness, motivational learning, and conservation of our natural resources at three beautiful New England locations(Massachusetts & New Hampshire) where every day brings new adventures.
As an Environmental/Outdoor Educator, you'll educate diverse groups of kids, while living with terrific staff and creating memories that last forever. You will also be given the freedom to teach, grow and explore new areas for classes and programs. Positions are available during the spring (March to mid-June) and fall (Labor Day to around Thanksgiving). Enjoy your weekends off and no overnight duties. Compensation starts at $600/week, plus room and board is provided seven days a week. All housing includes heat, indoor plumbing, WiFi access, and a common area for relaxing, socializing, and cooking meals. If you’re someone who grows through challenges, adapts with creativity, and isn't afraid to get a little muddy while making learning come alive, this could be the start of your next great adventure, discover more about the role or reach out to Lesleigh Drake for additional information.
Interested in joining Nature's Classroom? Teaching staff share their reasons for part of this energizing community.
Spend a year developing yourself—discover your deeper purpose and share your life and gifts in a thriving intentional community with Camphill. 
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