Camp Counselor Jobs & Summer Camp Employment for 2025
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Camp Blue Ridge is a family operated, coed, activity oriented camp. Our camp and camp counselors offer campers ages 5-16 a selection of over 50 activities in the areas of athletics, aquatics, outdoor adventure and cultural arts. Our 250 acre facility includes multiple indoor and outdo
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Camp Easterseals Virginia
New Castle, VA
Looking for what could be the best summer of your life? Camp Easterseals in Virginia can help you find it! Join our dedicated team this summer at Camp Easterseals.
Camp Easterseals is a residential camping program serving children and adults with disabilities. We are looking fo
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Are you ready for an amazing summer?
Are you looking for a fun, rewarding summer job that will help you gain skills, experience and confidence? Walton's Grizzly Lodge Summer Camp may be just what you are looking for. As a staff member at Walton’s you will work, play and live in a
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3 camps, 1 application. Our campers and staff return year after year. Many recall their experiences here as among the most meaningful in their lives. Ask them, and they’ll tell you Kennolyn is far more than just a camp. It’s a community, a sentiment, a state of mind, a lifetime o
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Camp Lindenmere is looking for Sports, Ropes Course, Skateboarding, Rock Band, Horseback Riding, Waterfront, Science, Art Counselors & More!
Located in Pennsylvania’s beautiful Pocono Mountains, Camp Lindenmere is a private, coed sleep away camp established in 1935. Our focus is
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Camp ASCCA
Jacksons Gap, AL
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Camp ASCCA offers a summer camp program for children and adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities. We will be looking for staff that have high moral character, love for the outdoors, an enthusiasm for life and an interest in working with
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Camp Matoaka is a premier girls’ overnight camp on a beautiful lake in Maine. Campers range in age from 7-15 and come from across the country. Every summer, Camp Matoaka brings together a team of mature, fun, spirited, energetic, and dedicated staff to provide our campers with unfor
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Looking to join a supportive and fun community!? Then Camp Kinneret is the place for you! We are a summer day camp that prides itself on creating a fun, supportive environment for our campers and staff. As a staff member at Kinneret, your summer
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Camp Kennybrook is a coed traditional sleepaway camp in the Catskill Mountains of New York. We are currently looking for counselor positions in many different areas like - Water, Arts, Sports, Outdoor Adventure etc. Competitive salary, room and board included plus travel.
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Competitive Salary with Travel Allowance. FREE CAMP TUITION for Senior Staff children. Gratuities between $400-$1500. Meals, lodging, laundry service provided. Work with high-caliber staff from around the world. Same family ownership since 1962. Modern facilities.
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True Friends
Annandale , MN
True Friends Summer Camp is an overnight camp provides opportunities for children and adults (ages 5 to 105) to enjoy and benefit from an outdoor, recreational, and leisure experience during summer season in Minnesota.
Activities are specially designed to meet the needs and abilit
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Our campers treasure the relationships and sense of community they develop with staff. Likewise, working at one of River Valleys’ Girl Scout Camps is a unique experience that will have a positive impact on you for the rest of your life. Your passion can make a difference in the live
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Camp Starfish
Rindge, NH
Are you ready for a life-changing summer, full of new experiences, personal growth and memories that will last a lifetime? Come make a difference at Camp Starfish!
We are looking for resilient, patient and passionate individuals to be supportive role models and encouraging teachers
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Camp Towanda is the premier co-ed, 7 week sleep-away camp for children ages 7-17. We offer a well rounded program of activities from athletics, to the waterfront, Outdoor Adventure and the Arts.
Camp Towanda is hiring enthusiastic, outgoing and dedicated staff to work with children
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We're looking for adventurous, fun, hard-working, and awesome young people to join us in the mountains of central California. Our campers are eagerly waiting to meet you. If you're ready for the most challenging adventure of your life, look no further than Lakeshore, California and Go
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Being a counselor at a residential summer camp is unlike any job you have had, or any job you will ever have.
As a counselor at Pali, your job is to oversee all aspects of camper life. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing activities for campers and helpi
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Tyler Hill Camp, a premier sleepaway camp located 2 hours from NYC is looking for Student Athletes and Physical Education Majors to fill our professional paid internship positions by joining our amazing staff for the summer of 2025.
We offer professional paid internships in many fi
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Laurel South is among the most prestigious, well respected camps in the country. It's based on the premise that each child is unique and passionate about different interests. We offer quality instruction designed to allow children to participate in activities they love, while also all
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One of our staff will leave camp with a free cruise this summer. Could it be you? Camp Sequoia is a research-based, evidence-informed community with the focus to help our campers become the best versions of themselves. We hire the best staff from across America to work with our kids.
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The mountains are calling – can you hear them? Are you tired zooming through your day? Do you want to commute through traffic with gas prices this high? It’s time to escape to the beautiful San Jacinto mountains and spend a year having a blast teaching, exploring, and having ad
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If you enjoy working with kids and are looking for a fun summertime job, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us! HealthFitness is looking for several Youth Camp Counselors to support the Kidz Kamp summer day programming at our client's site located at the Hallett Center of
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WORKING AT CAMP IS A REAL JOB. BUILD YOUR RESUME AND HAVE A BLAST!
You don’t need to feel torn between what you “should” do and what you want to do. You can have a summer job that is full of adventure and fun and builds your resume!
We believe every young adult should spen
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Lake Greeley Camp is a private, residential camp nestled in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Northeast PA on 250 picturesque acres, including our very own 50 acre lake. We are a family owned and operated camp specializing in first time campers for more than 70 years. Our modern ca
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The Food Service Director will assume responsibility for the oversight and direction of the summer camp's dining service operations to include client relations, purchasing, receiving, menu execution, staffing, employee development, payroll management, and reporting. The scheduled time
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JOIN THE SWIFT FAMILY for 2024
GUYS 2 SPOTS LEFT!!!
GALS 2 SPOT LEFT!!!!
At Swift Nature Camp we exemplify positive leadership by helping to create a world of people who respect each other while appreciating nature and the environment. We help children be their best, thereb
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Camp Lakota Girl Scouts Camp provides fun-fill overnight week long camps for Girl Scouts in the Greater Los Angeles area, and surrounding cities. We offer family and troop camps, as well as family and troop camping during the fall and spring. We are hiring general counselors, speciali
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Hidden Villa Summer Camp takes place on a 1600 acre wilderness preserve and operating farm in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains in Northern California. Campers range in age from Kindergarten through Twelfth grade. Our camp programs engage campers with experiences in caring fo
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Camp Southern Ground
Fayetteville, GA
Are you ready for the summer of your life?!
This summer, you could have the chance to zip-line, toss pizzas, paint landscapes, swing off our high ropes course, jam out in our tree house, shoot archery and rockets, mountain bike, log roll, find your zen with some yoga, and much more
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Join us for our 100th summer at Camp Wonderland! After spending a summer at the "Happy Summer Place" you will never be the same! Wonderland is a Christian Camp that ministers to children ages 6-14 from all over the state of Massachusetts. We have a fabulous staff from across the gl
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Arrowhead Bible Camp
Brackney, PA
Arrowhead Bible Camp has made exponential strides forward with the addition of Leadership in Disabilities (LID). We would be thrilled to have you consider joining the LID Program and making an incredible impact on the frontlines of our ministry.
LID Program: Vision
Our vision is
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We are noncompetitive, non-regimented camps focused on fun, growth and instruction. We need people who enjoy working and living with children and have skills in: backpacking, traditional rock climbing, mountain biking, whitewater canoeing and kayaking, sailing, horseback riding (Engli
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Join us for a fun-filled, action-packed summer!
Camp Horseshoe, one of Wisconsin's premier residential camps, is a spirited, sports-oriented boys camp that emphasizes participation, healthy competition, and a well-rounded summer experience.
Camp Horseshoe is known for its state-of-
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Camp Skylemar seeks college students, recent graduates, teachers, coaches, and nurses who want to be collaborative leaders while teaching, coaching, and mentoring kids. Our mission is to make a positive impact in the world, one child at a time.
At Skylemar, you will be a hero and l
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Camp Lee Mar
Lackawaxen, PA
Would you like to have an experience you will never forget?
A summer at Camp Lee Mar may be the most rewarding and challenging summer of your life.
Camp Lee Mar is a coed overnight camp for children and teenagers with mild and moderate developmental challenges. Camp Lee
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Stepping Stones, Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
Stepping Stones works creatively to fill gaps and meet unmet needs for programs serving children, teens and adults with disabilities. This has been the hallmark of the agency since its inception as Greater Cincinnati’s first summer camp for children with disabilities in 1963.
Since
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ToweringPines (boys) Woodland (girls) Eagle River, Wisconsin
Gain experience in the skills necessary to be competitive in the job market. Communication, Leadership, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Flexibility, Project Management PLUS have a fun & rewarding summer while Making a Difference in the lives of children.
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Want to make a difference in a child's life this summer while growing spiritually and having tons of fun?
Then you need to work at the Salvation Army's Camp Tecumseh. Located in beautiful Hunterdon County New Jersey, Camp Tecumseh offers all the activities of summer camp in a safe en
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Camp Courageous
Monticello, IA
Camp Courageous is an American Camping Association Accredited Camp, consistently receiving a score of 100% for decades. It is the camp’s desire to be the very best at everything it does. Camp Courageous strives to provide the best possible experience for campers through being at t
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SOAR
Balsam, NC (FL, WY)
Soar is a high adventure summer camp that focuses on building our campers self confidence through activities such as rock climbing, backpacking, and white water rafting. Groups are 8 campers and 2 staff. Staff will love with and supervise campers at all times while focusing assisting
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Located in Pennsylvania’s beautiful Pocono Mountains, Island Lake Camp is a coed sleep-away camp established in 1986. We feature a 4-week and a 3-week session for our campers who range in age from 7-17. At Island Lake, we emphasize individualized programming to allow each camper to
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Colvig Silver Camps is seeking qualified, enthusiastic staff for this coming summer! Positions include Head Counselors, Assistant Counselors, Program Coordinators, Pathfinding Instructors, Expedition Coordinator, Climbing Instructor, Arts & Crafts Coordinator, Wrangler, Assistant Wra
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Quinipet Camp & Retreat Center located on the beautiful Shelter Island in New York is hiring!
Quinipet is seeking individuals that are excited to make a difference in a young person’s life while having a great time making friends at a stunning beachfront location. Quinipet offers
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Evans Creek Retreat
Lyons, OR
Evans Creek is a coed camp serving people with special needs, ages 9-65. Camp philosophy is based in a culture of acceptance and affirmation, supporting a belief that every individual is a unique creation, loved by God and deserving of quality care. The number one goal of camp is cr
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Mission Creek Camp & Retreat Center
Topeka, KS
Mission Creek Camp is a camp for ALL abilities but focuses on children and adults with disabilities. We are looking to add a variety of staff to our camp this summer including counselors, lead counselors, dishwashers, someone to run the snack shop, a camp nurse! Compensation will vary
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Camp Akeela
Thetford Center, VT (WI)
Camp Akeela Vermont and Wisconsin are overnight summer camps for boys and girls ages 9 - 18. Akeela campers are seeking a fun-filled, traditional camp experience that supports their social growth. Our campers, who are typically described as bright and creative, struggle to make socia
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Catalina Island Camps (CIC) is located on the remote west end of Catalina Island at Howlands Landing. Founded in 1922 as a resident summer camp for boys, we now provide our unique island experience to boys and girls entering 2nd through 10th grade. The success of CIC is due, in lar
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Camp Birchwood for Girls & Birchwood Wilderness Camp for Boy...
Do you want to go away for a while and do something that MATTERS? Do you want a job that is MEANINGFUL? Do you want to do something MORE this summer? Do you want to make a DIFFERENCE? Camp Birchwood for Girls and Birchwood Wilderness Camp are amongst MN's finest camps. We are looking
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Camp Marimeta is more than a camp..."It's a Feeling". Look into working in an environment like no other! A place that you become more than just an employee... you become a part of the family! FUN,EXCITEMENT, LAUGHTER AND FRIENDSHIPS THAT LAST A LIFETIME! CALL US... APPLY NOW.. We are
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Camp Anne and Harriman Lodge
Ancramdale, NY
INFORMATION ABOUT THE CHALLENGE!! Camp Anne and Harriman Lodge serve campers with developmental disabilities and mental retardation and hire over 320 summer employees for a wide variety of jobs. Staff come from over 20 countries and share their life experiences to make life fuller
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Camp Sabra is a fun and beautiful place to spend your summer. If you like working with kids, water skiing, sailing, zip lining, swimming, ceramics and much more then work with us. We are looking for qualified staff looking to impact the lives of children and for a great time. You mus
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Aspen Camp of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Aspen Camp of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: A recreational and experiential educational program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people around the world.Located in the Snowmass Valley, along the Snowmass Creek, Aspen Camp of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing can be your next summer adventur
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We are in the beautiful Northwoods of Eagle River, WI. Take a look, you will see how beautiful it really is! Nice living quarters for you on our lake, very competitive pay, plenty of time off, and a great, casual work environment. You will be happy you spent your summer at Camp Men
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The Benefits Of Working At a Summer Camp.
You may ask yourself, “Why work at a summer camp as a counselor?” Not only will you have fun and make lifelong memories, but you’ll also gain valuable skills that employers seek: teamwork, conflict resolution, leadership, and a strong work ethic. Most importantly, you’ll have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.Gain Hands-On Experience in Child Care and Education
For those pursuing careers in education, child care, or youth development, working as a camp counselor provides invaluable hands-on experience in a real-world setting.
- Oversee the safety and well-being of campers throughout their daily activities.
- Teach valuable skills in areas like outdoor recreation, sports, arts, and academics.
- Develop leadership and communication skills as a role model and mentor.
- Do you have a unique skill or passion? Summer camp is the perfect opportunity to share it with campers while honing your teaching abilities.
Build Skills That Employers Value
Employers look favorably on resumes that showcase experience as a camp counselor. Working at camp builds transferable skills, including:
- Time Management: Guide campers through a busy, structured day of activities.
- Team Leadership: Collaborate with co-counselors and oversee camper groups.
- Problem-Solving: Find creative solutions to help kids thrive in their environment.
- Planning and Organization: Manage schedules, events, and group activities.
Achieve Personal Growth and Fulfillment
Working as a camp counselor is more than just a summer job—it’s an opportunity to grow, learn, and make meaningful connections. While the role can be physically demanding and emotionally challenging, it offers immense rewards that can shape your future both personally and professionally.
Develop Resilience and Leadership
Camp counselors take on real responsibility, overseeing the well-being of children and managing day-to-day activities in a dynamic, outdoor environment. The challenges you face—whether organizing a group, resolving conflicts, or stepping into a leadership role—build critical life skills, including:
- Leadership Development: Gain experience guiding campers, managing teams, and making decisions that ensure safety and enjoyment.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Learn to adapt quickly and think on your feet in a fast-paced setting where no two days are the same.
- Time Management: Plan and coordinate schedules to keep camp activities running smoothly while balancing your group’s energy and needs.
Make a Lasting Impact
Few jobs offer the ability to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people. As a camp counselor, you’ll serve as a mentor, role model, and source of encouragement for campers of all ages.
- Help children build confidence, develop new skills, and create unforgettable memories.
- Foster teamwork and cooperation while encouraging campers to step out of their comfort zones.
- Experience the joy of seeing campers grow, learn, and achieve their goals under your guidance.
- For those interested in youth development or education careers, this experience is invaluable for understanding how to support and inspire younger generations.
Take some time and view many of the summer camp jobs listed on the Camp Channel Job Board (above), or read more about summer camp jobs:
Camp Jobs: Differentiating Camp Director Positions
Summer Camp Jobs: What To Expect For Compensation
Late Season Options & Strategies For Finding Summer Camp Jobs
Finding A Summer Camp Job
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