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.
First year staff salary for the summer of 2025 is $650/week. Room, board, and laundry is also included. Bonus of $600 paid for those with current Life Guard Training. We also reimburse for taking and passing a Life Guard Training course.
To be considered for employment applicants need to be available to work from June 2 through at least August 9 and preferably until August 16.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have graduated from high school prior to 2025.
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.
First year staff salary for the summer of 2025 is $650/week. Bonus of $600 paid for those with current Life Guard Training. We also reimburse for taking and passing a Life Guard Training course.
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.