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 structured outdoor setting in the Sierras that emphasizes a feeing of fun, family, friendship and belonging.
Walton’s Grizzly Lodge Summer Camp hires responsible, enthusiastic individuals who want to spend their summer working as role models and mentors for children.
We are now accepting applications for those wishing to apply for a resident Kitchen position.
Salary is based on experience. Room, board and laundry is included.
To be considered for employment, applicants need to be available to work from June 1 through August 16.
In December we will begin accepting counselor applications for the summer of 2026. First year staff salary for the summer of 2025 is $650/week. We expect this amount to increase for the summer of 2026. A bonus of $600 is paid for those with current Life Guard Training. We also reimburse for taking and passing a Life Guard Training course. Assistant Counselor salary for the summer of 2025 is $575/week.
Applicants are required to be at least 18 year old and graduated from high school at least one year prior to the start of the summer.
If we wish to proceed further after reviewing your application and are not able to meet in person we will request that you submit a short Video Interview, take part in a one on one Zoom/FaceTime interview or join us for an online group interview. For applicants we are not able to meet with in person a second interview will also be done over the phone.
At this time we do not plan to sponsor visas from applicants outside of the United States.
Camp Philosophy
We believe in the magic of camp and its power to change lives. Our purpose is to extend the spirit and tradition of Mom and Pop Walton by continuing to transform the lives of all generations who experience Walton's Grizzly Lodge Summer Camp.
Core Values and Beliefs
We value creating a safe, natural, happy, secure environment where kids can be kids.
We believe in providing a structured program for children that:
Emphasizes a feeling of fun, family, friendship and belonging.
Encourages active participation in a wide variety of experiences.
Archery Basketball Football Golf Gymnastics Lacrosse Riflery Soccer Tennis Volleyball
Performing Arts
Drama Dance Acting Circus Music Film Making
Miscellaneous
Photography Video Horseback Riding Outdoor Trip Leader
Arts & Crafts
Ceramics Fabric Design Woodworking Painting And Drawing
Academic
Environmental Education Camp Newspaper
Waterfront
Waterfront Counselor Canoeing Fishing Kayaking Sailing Swimming Water Skiing
Health & Safety
Nurse Nurse's Assistant EMT First Aid Instructor Lifeguard Water Safety Instructor
Kitchen
Cook Food Prep Baker Dishwasher
General
Camp Counselor Program Director Office Positions
Covid-19 Information
Summer 2025
(updated 10/15/2024)
Immunizations required for CA schools are also required for camp attendance. In addition, COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations are recommended.
We are committed to running a quality program focused on the physical and emotional health of our campers and staff. The guidelines and recommendations established by the American Camp Association, the Centers for Disease Control, state officials and our local health department will serve as the framework for our COVID safety protocols.