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Summer Camp Jobs in Southern California

Disney Cruise Line
Located: Shipboard
Type: Coed Day Camp
Contact: dcl.youth.activities@disney.com
Position Available: Youth Activities Counselor
Salary Range: Competitive Pay
  • Interact with and supervise all children participating in Youth Activities programs, ages 3-17 years, by providing a safe environment so children of all ages will enjoy themselves. Assist in the set-up for all facilitated activities and execute clean-up duties upon completion of programs.
  • Assist with the cleaning and sanitizing of spaces and objects, before, during, and after the facilities open. Provide registration/check-in/check-out services for guests in children's spaces on the ship and Castaway Cay. Prepare food trays for children during meal or snack times.
  • Minimum two years recent experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced recreational/camp environment with children. Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills. Must be able to command the attention of large groups of children. Schooling in recreation, education, or related field of study is preferred.
  • TO APPLY: Send your resume to nicola@cast-a-way.com with subject line: "DCL Youth Activities Counselor - CampPage - (Insert Your Last Name)."
  • Website: www.dcljobs.com

Camp Ocean Pines- Ocean Adventures
Located: Cambria, California
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: info@campoceanpines.org
Position Available: Camp Counselor
Salary Range: $300 per week

Emagination Computer Camps
Located: University locations in Fairfield, CT and near Atlanta, Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia
Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Contact: jobs@computercamps.com
Position Available: Camp Nurse
Salary Range: Competitive depending on experience
  • Help ensure the successful and high quality operation of our camp from a healthcare perspective. Coordinate all health care functions and oversee execution of health care policies and procedures. Residential position at a co-ed overnight and day summer camp.
  • Day to day responsibility for implementing Emagination Computer Camps Health Care Plan. This includes providing First Aid, individual health care, maintaining health records, administering and managing medications, collaborating with external health care providers and communicating with parents/guardians.
  • During emergencies or crises, lead and coordinate the camp's response from a healthcare perspective in order to provide for the health and safety of campers and staff. Set up and maintain the nurse's station and infirmary room.
  • Review camper and staff Health History Forms. Collect any medications to be administered to staff and campers and check for observable evidence of illness, injury, or communicable disease and verify and update the Health History Forms.
  • Website: www.computercamps.com/computer/camp/summer_job.html

Skylake Yosemite Camp
Located: Wishon, California
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: jeff@skylake.com
Position Available: Camp Counselor
Salary Range: $2700-$3200
  • The most meaningful and enjoyable joy you may ever have!
  • Develop skills and friendships that will last a lifetime!
  • Leave the crazy world behind for 9 weeks!
  • Enter the incredible world of a summer camp for 9 weeks!
  • Website: www.skylake.com

Skylake Yosemite Camp
Located: Wishon, California
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: jeff@skylake.com
Position Available: Camp Nurse
Salary Range: 1000 Per Week
  • Two weeks of caring for campers and staff.
  • Opportunity to share in an incredible camp community.
  • $ compensation or trade for camp tuition for your child
  • Session D July 28-Aug 10 Only available session.
  • Website: www.skylake.com

Emagination Computer Camps
Located: University locations in Fairfield, CT and near Atlanta, Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia
Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Contact: jobs@computercamps.com
Position Available: Camp Director
Salary Range: Competitive weekly salary. Includes room and board
  • Camp Directors Needed! Come spend the summer on a college campus near some of the best cities in America -- Atlanta, Boston, Chicago or Philadelphia. At Emagination Computer Camps we balance technology learning in the classroom with traditional outdoor summer camp activities.
  • As camp director, you will manage a team of young adults and oversee delivery of Emagination's camp program. Your greater responsibility is creating an environment that encourages creativity, personal growth, social development, self-confidence, independence and having FUN!!
  • Qualified candidate must be a college graduate and have leadership experience in a summer camp or comparable environment. Technology expertise is NOT required for this position.
  • To apply for the Camp Director position, please send an email cover letter and your resume to jobs@computercamps.com.
  • Website: www.computercamps.com/computer/camp/summer_job.html

Camp Gilligan Christian Day Camps
Located: Fullerton, CA
Type: Coed Day Camp
Contact: kip@campgilligan.com
Position Available: Counselor
Salary Range: $250/Week
  • Invest in a small group of children ages 6-12 for 8 weeks.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age and able to work from 8:30 to 4:30 M-F
  • Must have background working with children
  • Opportunity to teach activity classes using skills you've developed.
  • Website: www.campgilligan.org

Shane Weight Loss Camps
Located: Ferndale, New York; Mayer, Arizona; Rabun Gap, Georgia; Los Olivos, California
Type: Residential Coed Camp
Contact: office@campshane.com
Position Available: Head Staff
Salary Range:
  • Room and Board provided in beautiful Catskill Mountain Location
  • Must possesses strong leadership, management, organizational abilities and able to supervise a group of college-age staff and children
  • responsible for supervising staff and campers, overseeing all programming and scheduling, managing interpersonal relationships, and creating and running events
  • Website: www.campshane.com/staff-welcome.htm

Summer Institute for the Gifted
Located: Over 25 Locations Nationwide
Type: Coed Camps with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Contact: hr@giftedstudy.org
Position Available: Counselor/Teaching Assistant
Salary Range: $1250 for 3 week program
  • residential position -Must be 18 years of age by June 1st of the current program year.
  • Have completed minimum of at least one (1) year of college.
  • Work experience with children and young adults (ages 9-17) preferred.
  • The Counselor works for a three-week period, during which she is actively involved with students from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm, over a twenty-one day period. The Counselor's daily schedule includes a daily work-free period and he is scheduled for two days off within the twenty-one day period.
  • Website: www.giftedstudy.org/employment/

Summer Institute for the Gifted
Located: Over 25 Locations Nationwide
Type: Coed Camps with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Contact: hr@giftedstudy.org
Position Available: Program Assistants/Teacher Assistants
Salary Range: $1000 for 3 week session
  • Must be age 18 by June 1st of the current program year.and able to commute to campus
  • Must have graduated from high school and be enrolled in a higher education program.
  • Work experience with children and young adults (ages 5-14) preferred.
  • The assignments include responsibilities as teaching assistants in the academic and recreational courses; assisting in the administrative office or infirmary as needed.
  • Website: www.giftedstudy.org/employment/

Shane Weight Loss Camps
Located: Ferndale, New York; Mayer, Arizona; Rabun Gap, Georgia; Los Olivos, California
Type: Residential Coed Camp
Contact: office@campshane.com
Position Available: Computer Room Instructor
Salary Range: $1,100-1,400
  • Shane's warm and homelike atmosphere is devoted to children who want to lose weight. Founded in 1968, the camp is located in the magnificent Catskill Mountains of New York, only 2 hours from New York City. Great friends, great memories, great times for staff that are willing to work hard. Make a difference in a child's life!
  • Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years old and have completed at least one year of college; able to work with co-ed children ages 7-17; must be available for the entire summer season (June-August); good communication skills; enthusiastic, responsible, and fun!
  • The computer room is an optional activity for campers, as part of a 6 period day. The content of the classes is totally up to you. For example, website building, digital photo enhancement, beginning programming, intro to computers, graphics, etc. If you can present other areas in an interesting way then the campers will participate.
  • Benefits: Room/board, meals, and laundry included; located just two hours from New York City. Visit us online for more information and to submit an application.
  • Website: www.campshane.com/staff-welcome.htm

Shane Weight Loss Camps
Located: Ferndale, New York; Mayer, Arizona; Rabun Gap, Georgia; Los Olivos, California
Type: Residential Coed Camp
Contact: office@campshane.com
Position Available: Ropes/Climbing/Eco/Camping/Boat Drivers/Waterski
Salary Range: $1,100-1,500
  • Shane's warm and homelike atmosphere is devoted to children who want to lose weight. Founded in 1968, the camp is located in the magnificent Catskill Mountains of New York, only 2 hours from New York City. Great friends, great memories, great times for staff that are willing to work hard. Make a difference in a child's life!
  • Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years old and have completed at least one year of college; able to work with co-ed children ages 7-17; must be available for the entire summer season (June-August); good communication skills; enthusiastic, responsible, and fun!
  • Our facility also features: Eco Adventure, Paintball, Go-Karts, Dune Buggies, Mountain Bikes, Computers, Video Games, Rocketry, Riflery (BB Guns), Water-Sports on a 9 mile lake (21+), Canoeing, Olympic size Pool, Dance, Aerobics, Theater, all Sports, Woodworking, Sewing, Ceramics, Arts & Crafts, Silk-screening, Ropes Course, & more!
  • Benefits: Room/board, meals, and laundry included; located just two hours from New York City. Visit us online for more information and to submit an application.
  • Website: www.campshane.com/staff-welcome.htm

Shane Weight Loss Camps
Located: Ferndale, New York; Mayer, Arizona; Rabun Gap, Georgia; Los Olivos, California
Type: Residential Coed Camp
Contact: office@campshane.com
Position Available: Mountain Biking
Salary Range: $1,000-1,500
  • Shane's warm and homelike atmosphere is devoted to children who want to lose weight. Founded in 1968, the camp is located in the magnificent Catskill Mountains of New York, only 2 hours from New York City. Great friends, great memories, great times for staff that are willing to work hard. Make a difference in a child's life!
  • Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years old and have completed at least one year of college; able to work with co-ed children ages 7-17; must be available for the entire summer season (June-August); good communication skills; enthusiastic, responsible, and fun!
  • Our facility also features: Eco Adventure, Paintball, Go-Karts, Dune Buggies, Mountain Bikes, Computers, Video Games, Rocketry, Riflery (BB Guns), Water-Sports on a 9 mile lake (21+), Canoeing, Olympic size Pool, Dance, Aerobics, Theater, all Sports, Woodworking, Sewing, Ceramics, Arts & Crafts, Silk-screening, Ropes Course, & more!
  • Benefits: Room/board, meals, and laundry included; located just two hours from New York City. Visit us online for more information and to submit an application.
  • Website: www.campshane.com/staff-welcome.htm

Camp Kinneret Day Camp
Located: Agoura Hills, Southern California
Type: Coed summer day camp
Contact: info@CampKinneret.com
Position Available: Counselors and Specialty Instructors
Salary Range: $3,275 - $3,500+ for the summer
  • Group counselors have the opportunity to work with one age group for the entire season.
  • Groups average 13-14 campers each day.
  • Activities such as swimming, horseback riding, arts & crafts, gymnastics, nature, and animal care are led the specialty instructors
  • Website: www.campkinneret.com

iD Tech Summer Computer Camps
Located: Located at over 60 universities in AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA and WI. Stanford, Princeton, Columbia, and more.
Type: Weeklong, day and overnight summer programs for ages 7-17
Contact: summerjobs@internaldrive.com
Position Available: Camp Director
Salary Range: $800/week plus room and board
  • iD Tech Camps is seeking Camp Directors and Camp Instructors to work at a summer technology camp where students focus on Programming, Robotics, 2D and 3D Video Game Creation, Digital Video Editing, Web Design & Flash Animation, 3D Character Modeling and more at prestigious universities nationwide!
  • We are seeking candidates with previous summer camp work experience, experience teaching and/or working with kids, an energetic, fun-loving personality and flexible summer schedule.
  • For consideration, all interested candidates MUST apply online. No phone calls or resumes please.
  • Website: www.internaldrive.com/summer_employment.htm

iD Tech Summer Computer Camps
Located: Located at over 60 universities in AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA and WI. Stanford, Princeton, Columbia, and more.
Type: Weeklong, day and overnight summer programs for ages 7-17
Contact: summerjobs@internaldrive.com
Position Available: Camp Instructors
Salary Range: $500/week plus room and board
  • iD Tech Camps is seeking Camp Directors and Camp Instructors to work at a summer technology camp where students focus on Programming, Robotics, 2D and 3D Video Game Creation, Digital Video Editing, Web Design & Flash Animation, 3D Character Modeling and more at prestigious universities nationwide!
  • We are seeking candidates with previous summer camp work experience, experience teaching and/or working with kids, an energetic, fun-loving personality and flexible summer schedule.
  • For consideration, all interested candidates MUST apply online. No phone calls or resumes please.
  • Website: www.internaldrive.com/summer_employment.htm

Emagination Computer Camps
Located: University locations in Fairfield, CT and near Atlanta, Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia
Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Contact: jobs@computercamps.com
Position Available: Program Coordinator
Salary Range: Weekly Salary Plus Room and Board
  • Encourage creativity, personal development, social development, self-confidence, independence and having FUN!!!
  • Recreation and traditional camp activities are an important element of each day and the right staff member will be someone who is enthusiastic about group games and activities, loves the outdoors, and is eager to motivate others.
  • As a member of our team you will learn time management, team building, teaching, and oral presentation skills.
  • Website: www.computercamps.com/computer/camp/summer_job.html

Catalina Island Camps
Located: Two Harbors, California
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: Rasheed@catalinaislandcamps.com
Position Available: Activity Specialists
Salary Range: $205-$225/week
  • Activity Specialists teach in one of the following activity areas: sailing, skin diving, kayaking, power boat activities, challenge course, arts & crafts, target sports, photo journalism, or nature.
  • Activity Specialists must have previous teaching experience or significant personal accomplishment in the program area they are applying to teach. All staff must be First Aid & CPR certified. All waterfront staff must be waterfront lifeguard certified.
  • Activity Specialists live in a cabin with a cabin counselor and 8-10 campers. You are expected to be active participants with your cabin and must communicate effectively with your co-counselor so that both of you are comfortable with the cabin dynamic.
  • Website: catalinaislandcamps.com/jobs-at-cic/?utm_source=camppage&utm_medium=directory&utm_campaign=campjobs

Emagination Computer Camps
Located: University locations in Fairfield, CT and near Atlanta, Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia
Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Contact: jobs@computercamps.com
Position Available: Assistant Camp Director
Salary Range: Weekly Salary Plus Room and Board
  • Encourage creativity, personal development, social development, self-confidence, independence and having FUN!!!
  • Work with camp director to lead a team that helps kids develop technical and creative skills needed to succeed in today's world.
  • Implement and oversee execution of workshops, outdoor activities, talent show, Color Wars, teen leadership program and more.
  • Manage camp operations and parent communications.
  • Website: www.computercamps.com/computer/camp/summer_job.html

WB Surf Camp
Located: Barbados, California, Hawaii, Costa Rica, the Outer Banks of NC and Wrightsville Beach, NC
Type: Residential coed surfing camp
Contact: info@wbsurfcamp.com
Position Available: Program Coordinator
Salary Range: Dependent on Experience
  • At least 25 years old with minimum of a bachelors degree in one of the following areas: Environmental Science/Marine Science/Hospitality Services/Parks & Recreation/Business Management. Masters degree is preferred. 3+ years working in a camp management position.
  • Responsible for the preparation and development of our company's flagship teen overnight, specialty and travel camps.
  • Please email resume and cover letter to info@wbsurfcamp.com.
  • Website: www.wbsurfcamp.com

Camp Whittier
Located: Santa Barbara, California
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: campwhittiersb@aol.com
Position Available: Summer Camp Director
Salary Range: $650.00/week

iD Gaming Academy for Teens
Located: Held at Stanford, Harvard, Emory, the University of Denver, the University of Washington, Vassar College, Lake Forest, Texas Christian University, and Villanova University
Type: Two-week, overnight, pre-college game development program for ages 13-18
Contact: summerjobs@internaldrive.com
Position Available: Camp Instructor
Salary Range: starting at $550/week
  • The iD Gaming Academy is a premier summer program focusing on video game creation and game development for teens ages 13-18 held at limited locations.
  • An Academy Instructor is responsible for fostering a FUN and SAFE environment while helping students learn new technology and think creatively. In addition to creating an engaging learning environment, an Academy Instructor is in charge of supervising students and maintaining a safe atmosphere.
  • The ideal candidate will have professional game production experience or be closing in on an Art or Game Design degree. Experience working with teens or teaching is preferred.
  • Candidates must show 3D character work or game development demo reel.
  • Website: www.internaldrive.com/summer_employment.htm

Pathfinder Ranch
Located: Garner Valley, Idyllwild, California
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: summercamp@pathfinderranch.com
Position Available: Summer Camp Staff
Salary Range: $1,900.00 - 2,200.00 DPE
  • Spend your summer in the beautiful San Jacinto Mountains of So. California. We are seeking experienced adult staff (18 and older) to work and play as cabin counselors, lifeguards, climbing instructors, archery instructors, horseback instructors and more.
  • Successful applicants will possess a strong desire to lead by example, have experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds, and be willing to work long rewarding hours. First-Aid and CPR certification required for employment.
  • Pathfinder Ranch is dedicated to providing a safe, fun, and challenging learning that builds a sense of respect for the natural world, self, and others.
  • Applicants should be willing to live a gorgeous natural setting surrounded by national forest and boundless outdoor opportunities. Please send applications attn: Summer Camp Director - summerdirector@pathfinderranch.com
  • Website: www.pathfinderranch.com

Academy by the Sea
Located: Carlsbad, California
Type: Coed Residential Camp
Contact: summer@abts.com
Position Available: Camp Counselors
Salary Range: $2100-2400
  • Live on campus and work with children ages 7-17 in traditional/sports camp and surf and bodyboard camps.
  • Summer camp counselors needed for summer program for three to four weeks.
  • Website: www.abts.com

Astrocamp
Located: Idyllwild, California
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: mdobson@guideddiscoveries.org
Position Available: Assistant Rock Climbing Instructor
Salary Range: $275/Week + Room and Board
  • Come climb at Astrocamp! We are looking for an Assistant Rock Climbing Instructor who loves kids, loves to climb and believes that safety is essential. This person must be an energetic, dynamic, and flexible and have a strong focus on safety and a strong knowledge of climbing.
  • Responsibilities Include: Teaching campers basic climbing techniques, Training campers in climbing safety and gear, Teaching basic physical science and astronomy science classes, Maintaining climbing equipment.
  • Astrocamp is a unique astronomy and physical science summer camp located in the stunning San Jacinto Mountains of Southern California. We are located on a 90-acre campus adjacent to a national forest, only minutes away from world-class rock climbing, outstanding hiking and mountain biking.
  • Teaching/kid experience and willing to live in a close-knit community is a must. Please send resume and cover letter to Mike Dobson, Summer Program Director, Astrocamp PO Box 3399 Idyllwild, CA 92549 or send an email.
  • Website: www.astrocamp.org

Gold Arrow Camp
Located: Sierra National Forest, California
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: mail@goldarrowcamp.com
Position Available: Boys Group Counselor
Salary Range: $2475/ 9 weeks
  • Located on Huntington Lake in the High Sierras of California
  • Responsible for the supervision and well-being of 8-10 campers
  • Must be 19 years of age and completed at least one year of college or work experience.
  • Website: www.goldarrowcamp.com

SuperCamp
Located: 9 locations in 6 states: California, Rhode Isand, Florida, Illinois, Ohio, North Carolina
Type: Coed Residential Camp
Contact: mmcdonald@qln.com
Position Available: SuperCamp Facilitator
Salary Range: 1200-1700
  • Customized Trainings for SuperCamp
  • All Travel Paid
  • Room and Board covered while on site
  • Experience the summer of a lifetime!
  • Website: www.supercampstaff.com

SuperCamp
Located: 9 locations in 6 states: California, Rhode Isand, Florida, Illinois, Ohio, North Carolina
Type: Coed Residential Camp
Contact: mmcdonald@qln.com
Position Available: SuperCamp Team Leader (Camp Counselor)
Salary Range: 400-650
  • Experience the summer of a lifetime!
  • To meet and work with dynamic and talented co-ed staff and generate enthusiasm among team members
  • Room and Board covered while on site
  • Travel Stipend
  • Website: www.supercampstaff.com

Camp Keystone Summer Day Camp
Located: Agoura Hills, California
Type: Coed Day Camp
Contact: info@campkeystone.com
Position Available: Day Camp Counselor
Salary Range: Varies dep. on position
  • Counselor positions include Volunteer Jr. Counselor - 15 and 16 year olds entering 10th or 11th grade, Assistant Counselor - 17 years old and Senior Counselor - 18+. Must be available for at least 7 weeks of the summer.
  • Camp Keystone is looking for amazing staff that can bring the highest quality of spirit, commitment and caring to our campers. We are currently hiring caring, nuturing, fun-loving people who are interested in making a positive difference in the lives of children. Must be available for orientation.
  • We are located on 30 acres with grass and shady trees. We have a 274' waterslide, 3 zip lines, a state-of-the-art ropes course, go-carts, horses, over 50 giant interactive inflatables, archery, boating and fishing, and so much more.
  • Our salaries are among the best in the industry, and our grounds are like no other! Join us in making a difference in a child's life and developing lifelong friendships at Camp Keystone this summer!
  • Website: www.campkeystone.com/jobs/index.php

Camp Keystone Summer Day Camp
Located: Agoura Hills, California
Type: Coed Day Camp
Contact: info@campkeystone.com
Position Available: Specialist
Salary Range: varies DOE
  • Specialist positions include; Arts & Crafts, Ropes Course & Zip Line Instructor, Riding Instructor, Martial Arts, Creative Movement/Dance/Drama, Gymnastics/Wrestling, Song, Archery, Fishing & Boating, Go-Carts/Mechanic, Lifeguard Director/Lifeguard/Swim Instructor, Sports Camp, Environmental Awareness, Photography.
  • Must be able to develop and provide a highly enriched program for our campers ages 3-14. Specialists plan weekly activities for their activity area in accordance with the camp's weekly theme. Specialists must be 18+. Must be available for Orientation/training.
  • We are located on 30 acres with grass and shady trees. We have a 274' waterslide, 3 zip lines, a state-of-the-art ropes course, go-carts, horses, over 50 giant interactive inflatables, archery, boating and fishing, and so much more.
  • Our salaries are among the best in the industry, and our grounds are like no other! Join us in making a difference in a child's life and developing lifelong friendships at Camp Keystone this summer!
  • Website: www.campkeystone.com/jobs/index.php

Wellspring Women's Program
Located: La Jolla, California
Type: Residential Girls' Summer Camp
Contact: jobs@wellspringcamps.com
Position Available: Summer Camp Jobs
Salary Range: $2500 + depending on position and experience
  • Leading Weight Loss Camp for children, teens and young adults
  • Positions avilable: camp counselor, nutrition instructor, culinary instructor, program supervisor, yoga instructor, martial arts instructor, personal trainer, head counselor, field staff, ropes course facilitator, nurse, emt, behavioral coach, lifeguard
  • Room and Board Included
  • Website: www.wellspringcamps.com

WB Surf Camp
Located: Barbados, California, Hawaii, Costa Rica, the Outer Banks of NC and Wrightsville Beach, NC
Type: Residential coed surfing camp
Contact: info@wbsurfcamp.com
Position Available: Surf Instructor
Salary Range: $350/ week & up
  • We are looking for personable, reliable and positive role models for today's youth. Need FirstAid, CPR, and Lifeguarding certifications.
  • Experience as a camp counselor a plus. Surf instructor experience is not necessary as selected candidates will go through our training program. You must be a proficient surfer to apply.
  • Excellent pay, perks & benefits. Come spend your summer at the beach and get paid for it.
  • This job opening is for our Wrightsville Beach, NC location.
  • Website: www.wbsurfcamp.com

WB Surf Camp
Located: Barbados, California, Hawaii, Costa Rica, the Outer Banks of NC and Wrightsville Beach, NC
Type: Residential coed surfing camp
Contact: info@wbsurfcamp.com
Position Available: Guppy Camp Counselor
Salary Range: $275/week & up
  • We are seeking mature, responsible, positive role models who enjoy working with elementary aged children in an eco-activity based camp. This job opening is for our Wrightsville Beach, NC location.
  • Need First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguarding certifications. Experience as a camp counselor a plus.
  • Surf experience is not necessary, but you must be extremely comfortable in the water.
  • Excellent pay, perks & benefits. Come spend your summer at the beach and get paid for it.
  • Website: www.wbsurfcamp.com

River Way Ranch Camp
Located: Fresno, California
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: Inquiry@RiverWayRanchCamp.com
Position Available: General Counselor
Salary Range: $2,200-2,900
  • Free room and board
  • Great resume builder
  • Memories and friendships to last a lifetime
  • Email us or call 1 (800) 821-2801
  • Website: www.riverwayranchcamp.com

River Way Ranch Camp
Located: Fresno, California
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: Inquiry@RiverWayRanchCamp.com
Position Available: Specialty Department Heads
Salary Range: $2,400 - $4,000
  • Free room and board
  • Open positions: Theatre Arts Director, Go-Cart Director, Lifeguard Supervisor, Program Director, Office Assistant
  • Memories and friendships to last a lifetime
  • Email us or call 1 (800) 821-2801
  • Website: www.riverwayranchcamp.com

Oxbow Summer Art Camp
Located: Napa, California
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: summercamp@oxbowschool.org
Position Available: Camp Counselors
Salary Range: $400/week
  • This is an art camp. Counselors must have art background. Attendance at art college preferred
  • Experience working with youth ages 13-16 preferred not required
  • Job Description available upon request.
  • Website: oxbowschool.org

Gold Arrow Camp
Located: Sierra National Forest, California
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: mail@goldarrowcamp.com
Position Available: Waterfront Activity Counselor
Salary Range: $2475/ 9 weeks
  • Located on Huntington Lake in the high Sierras of California
  • Need instructors for the following activities: waterskiing/wakeboarding, sailing, and jetskiing.
  • Must be 19 years of age and completed at least one year of college or work experience.
  • Website: www.goldarrowcamp.com

Wellspring Camps
Located: Various Locations across the US and the UK
Type: Residential Coed Fitness and Weight Loss Camps
Contact: jobs@wellspringcamps.com
Position Available: Summer Camp Jobs
Salary Range: $2500 + depending on position and experience
  • Leading Weight Loss Camp for children, teens and young adults
  • Positions available: camp counselor, nutrition instructor, culinary instructor, program supervisor, yoga instructor, martial arts instructor, personal trainer, head counselor, field staff, ropes course facilitator, nurse, emt, behavioral coach, lifeguard
  • Room and Board Included
  • Website: www.wellspringcamps.com

Kennolyn Camps
Located: Soquel, California
Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Contact: camps@kennolyn.com
Position Available: Camp Counselors (Day and Resident camps)
Salary Range: $270+ /week
  • Make a difference in a child's life and make your own lifelong friendships.
  • Enjoy working outdoors, under the warm California sun close to many clean beaches and hot surf spots. A job full of like minded, dedicated people. The hardest job you'll ever love!
  • Counselors who can teach the following activities required: climbing, ropes course, swimming, archery, riflery, fencing, horseback riding, self defense, outdoor adventure, drama, photography, fun science, outdoor cooking, crafts, ceramics, tennis and more. (We train our own Ropes staff and Waterfront staff incl. Lifeguards!)
  • Website: www.kennolyncamps.com

Kennolyn Camps
Located: Soquel, California
Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Contact: camps@kennolyn.com
Position Available: Camp Nurses
Salary Range: Trade
  • Send your kids to camp for one or two weeks in exchange for being one of our onsite RN's. (Can be the same session or a different one)
  • Check out our website for full details on our Nurse trade (www.kennolyn.com). Select a camp and click 'staff' and then 'nurse and work trade'.
  • Work at a beautiful 60 acre site, surrounded by Redwoods. We are in the mountains by the sea! Just 6 miles from a major hospital.
  • Website: www.kennolyncamps.com

Academy by the Sea
Located: Carlsbad, California
Type: Coed Residential Camp
Contact: summer@abts.com
Position Available: Teachers
Salary Range: $3000-3300
  • Summer school teacher needed for residential boarding school four-week session.
  • Room and board are included.
  • Classes offered in Math, Reading, Science, English, ESL, Oceanography, Photography, Art, Study Skills.
  • Website: www.abts.com

Idyllwild Arts Summer Program
Located: Idyllwild, California
Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Contact: summer@idyllwildarts.org
Position Available: Counselor-Children's Center
Salary Range: $2,550 for 9.5 weeks
  • Meals, housing, Worker's Comp and State Disability Insurance
  • 10 Positions Available
  • Performing or Visual Arts background and participation preferred.
  • Website: www.IdyllwildArts.org

Idyllwild Arts Summer Program
Located: Idyllwild, California
Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Contact: summer@idyllwildarts.org
Position Available: Counselor-Youth Program
Salary Range: $2,325 for 9.5 weeks
  • Meals, housing, Worker's Comp and State Disability Insurance
  • 20 Positions Available
  • Performing or Visual Arts background and participation preferred.
  • Website: www.IdyllwildArts.org

SeaWorld San Diego Camp
Located: San Diego, California
Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Contact: http://www.seaworldjobs.com
Position Available: Camp Counselor
Salary Range: $457.00 per week
  • Enthusiastically represents SeaWorld by displaying a positive attitude, high level of energy and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job. Acts as a role model to campers by displaying team spirit and enthusiasm throughout the entire camp season.
  • Carries out activities outlined in the camp curriculum (including in-park and out-of-park activities).
  • Two years experience working with children in a resident camp environment preferred. Must be at least 19 years of age. High School diploma or equivalent required. Must have a valid California driver's license and be able to obtain a SeaWorld driver's license.
  • Website: www.seaworld.org/adventure-camps/swc/index.htm

Wellspring Camp La Jolla
Located: La Jolla, California
Type: Residential Coed Fitness and Weight Loss Camp
Contact: jobs@wellspringcamps.com
Position Available: Summer Camp Jobs
Salary Range: $2500 + depending on position and experience
  • Leading Weight Loss Camp for children, teens and young adults
  • Positions avilable: camp counselor, nutrition instructor, culinary instructor, program supervisor, yoga instructor, martial arts instructor, personal trainer, head counselor, field staff, ropes course facilitator, nurse, emt, behavioral coach, lifeguard
  • Room and Board Included
  • Website: www.wellspringcamps.com

Wellspring Academy of California Summer Session
Located: Reedley, California
Type: Residential Coed Fitness and Weight Loss Camp
Contact: jobs@wellspringcamps.com
Position Available: Summer Camp Jobs
Salary Range: $2500 + depending on position and experience
  • Leading Weight Loss Camp for children, teens and young adults
  • Positions avilable: camp counselor, nutrition instructor, culinary instructor, program supervisor, yoga instructor, martial arts instructor, personal trainer, head counselor, field staff, ropes course facilitator, nurse, emt, behavioral coach, lifeguard
  • Room and Board Included
  • Website: www.wellspringcamps.com

Wellspring Family Camp
Located: La Jolla, California
Type: Residential Family Fitness and Weight Loss Camp
Contact: jobs@wellspringcamps.com
Position Available: Summer Camp Jobs
Salary Range: $2500 + depending on position and experience
  • Leading Weight Loss Camp for children, teens and young adults
  • Positions avilable: camp counselor, nutrition instructor, culinary instructor, program supervisor, yoga instructor, martial arts instructor, personal trainer, head counselor, field staff, ropes course facilitator, nurse, emt, behavioral coach, lifeguard
  • Room and Board Included
  • Website: www.wellspringcamps.com

The Painted Turtle Camp for Children with Chronic Illness
Located: Lake Hughes, Southern California
Type: Coed Day Camp
Contact: sheric@thepaintedturtle.org
Position Available: Pediatric Registered Nurse
Salary Range: $1,000/week PLUS room/board
  • The Painted Turtle seeks 4 experienced pediatric registered nurses for full-time summer employment from late May-August 2009, who seek to make a difference in the lives of children with chronic and life-threatening illness. Summer staff nurses will work u
  • Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 1-2 years pediatric nursing experience, State of California Registered Nursing License, and current CPR/first aid certification. PALS certification preferred. Flexibility, teamwork, good communication, strong or
  • Applications will be considered from January through April 2009. Please send a cover letter and resume/CV to: Sheri Carson, Nursing Director, at sheric@thepaintedturtle.org or via fax at 661-724-1566. Candidates may also complete our online application by
  • Website: www.thepaintedturtle.org/turtle/ApplicantForm_new.asp

Catalina Island Camps
Located: Two Harbors, California
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: Rasheed@catalinaislandcamps.com
Position Available: Cabin Counselor
Salary Range: $205-$225/week
  • Cabin Counselors spend the day with their cabin group and participate in activities with their campers. In a typical day you will need to be a coach, an older sibling, a parent and a friend.
  • Cabin Counselors must have experience working with young people in one-on-one and group situations. Aff staff must be First Aid and CPR certified.
  • Cabin Counselors live in a cabin with an activity specialist and 8-10 campers.
  • Website: catalinaislandcamps.com/jobs-at-cic/?utm_source=camppage&utm_medium=directory&utm_campaign=campjobs

Camp Paivika, AbilityFirst
Located: Crestline, California
Type: Residential special needs coed camp
Contact: kkunsek@abilityfirst.org
Position Available: Cabin Counselor
Salary Range: $3,000.00 for the summer
  • Must have desire to work with individuals with special needs.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must be a real 'people person' ready for a fun and rewarding summer experience.
  • Website: www.abilityfirst.org/camppaivika

Camp Paivika, AbilityFirst
Located: Crestline, California
Type: Residential special needs coed camp
Contact: kkunsek@abilityfirst.org
Position Available: Program Staff
Salary Range: $3,000-$3,400 / summer
  • Must have desire to work with individuals with special needs.
  • Must have specialized background in program area applying for.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Website: www.abilityfirst.org/camppaivika

Jameson Ranch Camp
Located: Glennville, Southern California
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: info@jamesonranchcamp.com
Position Available: counselor / program teacher
Salary Range: $280/week
  • small camp with 1:5 ratio. Get to know campers well
  • live on a self sufficient mountain ranch. Home grown food, outdoor living.
  • Use your skills to teach programs to kids in outdoor setting- A great job where you are 1ly making a difference in kid's lives. Live in position where it is easy to save salary as there is no place to spend it here.
  • Website: www.jamesonranchcamp.com

Jameson Ranch Camp
Located: Glennville, Southern California
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: info@jamesonranchcamp.com
Position Available: kitchen helper
Salary Range: $280/week
  • learn to cook home grown meals from scratch
  • live on a self sufficient mountain ranch for the summer
  • help to influence kids lives- A great job where you are 1ly making a difference in kid's lives. Live in position where it is easy to save salary as there is no place to spend it here.
  • Website: www.jamesonranchcamp.com

SuperCamp
Located: 9 locations in 6 states: California, Rhode Isand, Florida, Illinois, Ohio, North Carolina
Type: Coed Residential Camp
Contact: mmcdonald@qln.com
Position Available: Team Leader
Salary Range: $350 per camp plus room/board/training cost
  • Team leaders must be 18 or older, willing to work long hours, high committed to others, and willing to work 4-8 weeks away from home.
  • This position includes being a mentor and role model to students. Team leaders are the catalysts for team building and personal growth at SuperCamp.
  • Team leaders lead activities, supervise students, facilitate team meetings, create camp spirit, and support logistics managers with logistical aspect of camp.
  • Website: www.supercampstaff.com

SuperCamp
Located: 9 locations in 6 states: California, Rhode Isand, Florida, Illinois, Ohio, North Carolina
Type: Coed Residential Camp
Contact: mmcdonald@qln.com
Position Available: Wellness Person
Salary Range: $600/camp plus room/board/travel/training costs
  • The Preferred Wellness Person is a licensed nurse, paramedic, or EMT.
  • The Wellness Person must be responsible, caring, organized, and enjoy working with students.
  • The Wellness Person is responsible for the health maintenance and emergency care of both student and staff.
  • Website: www.supercampstaff.com

Camp Whittier
Located: Santa Barbara, California
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: campwhittiersb@aol.com
Position Available: Counselors/Program Staff
Salary Range: $250-300
  • Staff training & summer Camp sessions run from July 3rd - July 30th with 4th of July & some weekends off.
  • Staff for programs needed include: Nurse & Medic, CIT directors, Unit leaders, Music Specialist, Archery, Lifeguards, Ropes Course/ Rock Wall, Drama, Nature/ Hiking, Arts & Crafts & General Counselors.
  • Room, board, and staff training provided.
  • Website: www.campwhittier.org/pages/Jobopps%20New%20.htm

Crazzy's Wasewagan Camp and Retreat
Located: Angelus Oaks, Southern California
Type: Residential coed camp
Contact: crazzycraig@earthlink.net
Position Available: Counselor
Salary Range: $250-350/week
  • Instruct and entertain children in a camp environment. Teach activities and supervise group 24/7.
  • Six day work week. One 24 hour day off. Room and board included.
  • MUST have a positive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile.
  • Website: www.wasewagan.com

Crazzy's Wasewagan Camp and Retreat
Located: Angelus Oaks, Southern California
Type: Residential coed camp
Contact: crazzycraig@earthlink.net
Position Available: Naturalist
Salary Range: Deepending on experience
  • Educate and entertain children in an outdoor environment while teaching them about their surroundings.
  • Typical 8 hours day, but applicant who is willing to help out with other duties is preferred.
  • Room and board (if needed) for a 10 week summer camp. Possible year round position for the right person.
  • Website: www.wasewagan.com