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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

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

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

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/

Long Lake Camp for the Arts
Located: Long Lake, New York
Type: Residential Coed Summer Camp
Contact: marc@longlakecamp.com
Position Available: Waterfront/Aquatic Director and Lifeguard
Salary Range: 2000 to $5000
  • Our arts and adventures camp is in the heart of the Adirondack Park, we need a Waterfront / Aquatics Director to come and lead our waterfront this summer, the dates of employment would be June 19th to August 27th. We need a dynamic person who can bring a sense of fun and passion to the position.
  • You need to be a lifeguard and we prefer you to have 2 years or more lifeguarding experience.
  • It is a bonus if you have directed or lead a waterfront or pool before.
  • If you have WSI and can drive a motor boat, jet ski, sail, canoe etc, these are all great additions but not essential.
  • Website: www.longlakecamp.com

Berkshire Soccer Academy for Girls
Located: Otis, Massachusetts
Type: Girls' Residential Camp
Contact: liza@berkshiresocceracademy.com
Position Available: Waterfront Director
Salary Range: $400-$500 per week, based on experience
  • Dates: Approximately June 16, 2012 through August 31, 2012
  • Benefits: Travel stipend, comfortable staff housing, delicious meals, access to camp facilities, regularly scheduled time-off, and completion bonus
  • Requirements: Must be LGT, CPR and First Aid certified; WSI certification a plus; Must have at least 2 years experience managing a lakefront and staff; Must be 21 years or older
  • Description: The Waterfront Director will supervise a staff of 5-8 lifeguards and instructors to maintain a safe, organized and fun lakefront; supervising shallow and deep-water swimming and water-park play; enforcing all rules and standards; managing equipment and paperwork; cleaning and organizing area; and responding to emergencies.
  • Website: www.berkshiresocceracademy.com

Berkshire Soccer Academy for Girls
Located: Otis, Massachusetts
Type: Girls' Residential Camp
Contact: liza@berkshiresocceracademy.com
Position Available: Elective Instructors - Multiple
Salary Range: $350-$450 per week, based on experience
  • Dates: Approximately June 18, 2012 through August 19, 2012
  • Benefits: Travel stipend, comfortable housing, delicious meals, access to camp facilities, regularly scheduled time-off, and completion bonus.
  • Requirements: A minimum of 2 years teaching experience in a specific field applicable to the Elective area. Must be creative and able to adapt quickly and easily. Must be independent and a self-starter. Summer camp experience a plus.
  • Description: Each Elective Instructor will plan, prepare, and teach an elective activity to 8-12 campers daily. Open Elective Instructor positions include: Arts & Crafts, Canoe, Cooking, Dance, Fishing, Hiking, Land Sports, Theater, and Yoga & Fitness.
  • Website: www.berkshiresocceracademy.com

YMCA Camp Mohawk for Girls
Located: Litchfield, Connecticut
Type: Residential girls' summer camp
Contact: info@campmohawk.org
Position Available: Leadership Director
Salary Range: $4,000
  • Lead our CIT group through 2 4 week sessions. While supporting geraral camp functions. See the job description at www.campmohawk.org
  • Website: www.campmohawk.org

YMCA Camp Mohawk for Girls
Located: Litchfield, Connecticut
Type: Residential girls' summer camp
Contact: info@campmohawk.org
Position Available: Waterfront Director and Horseback Riding Director
Salary Range: $4,000 for each
  • Directly supervise all waterfront activites including Swim lessons, all boating and free swim time. Job description at www.campmohawk.org
  • Oversee entire riding program of 22 horses. Riding lessons, stable management and controll a staff of around 10. Please see job description at www.campmohawk.org
  • Website: www.campmohawk.org

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

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

Channel 3 Kids Camp
Located: Andover, Connecticut
Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Contact: info@channel3kidscamp.org
Position Available: arts an crafts staff
Salary Range: $200/week

Channel 3 Kids Camp
Located: Andover, Connecticut
Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Contact: info@channel3kidscamp.org
Position Available: ropes course staff
Salary Range: $200/week

iD Visual Arts Academy for Teens
Located: Held at UC Berkeley in the SF Bay Area, Yale in CT, and New York University (NYU) in New York City, NY
Type: Two-week, overnight, pre-college filmmaking and photography program for ages 13-18
Contact: summerjobs@internaldrive.com
Position Available: Camp Instructor
Salary Range: starting at $550/week
  • The iD Visual Arts Academy is a premier summer program focusing on documentary video production 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 worked as a professional in video production, commercial photography or freelance web design. Instructor will have advanced knowledge of Final Cut Pro and the Adobe Creative Suite programs, including After Effects, Dreamweaver, Flash and Photoshop/Lightroom.
  • A portfolio that includes publicly screened film work, advanced photography and published web sites is highly desirable.
  • Website: www.internaldrive.com/summer_employment.htm

Cape Cod Sea Camps, Monomoy/Wono
Located: Brewster, Massachusetts
Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Contact: info@capecodseacamps.com
Position Available: Cabin Counselors
Salary Range: $2300-3000
  • Counselors live with campers and teach various activities during the day. Openings for Archery, Swim, Sail, Kayak, Rifle, Tennis, Woodworking and Guitar counselors.
  • Room, Board and Laundry Service included
  • Summering on Cape Cod is a unique opportunity
  • Website: www.capecodseacamps.com/work-at-ccsc

Cape Cod Sea Camps, Monomoy/Wono
Located: Brewster, Massachusetts
Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Contact: info@capecodseacamps.com
Position Available: Department Heads
Salary Range: $3400 +
  • Openings in Sailing Specialists, Archery, Swim, Land Sports and Windsurfing Headsand an Art Assistant.
  • Room, Board and Laundry Service
  • Private housing provided, some evening responsibilities.
  • Website: www.capecodseacamps.com/work-at-ccsc

Camp Cayuga
Located: Located in the Pocono Mountains, Honesdale, Pennsylvania
Type: Residential Coed Summer Camp
Contact: info@campcayuga.com
Position Available: Senior Staff/ Supervisor positions
Salary Range: $2500 + depending on experience
  • Camp Cayuga is a traditional coed camp for boys & girls ages 5 to 15. Located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania about 3 hours from New York City & Philadelphia. Family owned and operated since 1964, Cayuga caters to children of the ages 5 to 15. ACA accredited. Diversified program features over 60 daily activities.
  • Comfortable cabins with bathrooms. Modern facilities: 2 pools; private lake; 10 tennis courts; equestrian center with 25 horses; 2 gyms; skateboard park; staff lounge with high-speed internet access. Our staff is comprised of 135 members who are college students, college graduates, teachers, and coaches. You'll have a great time at Cayuga.
  • Division Directors, Program Directors, Nurses, Chefs, Directors for Lake and Pool, Horsemanship, Flying Trapeze, Adventure & Wilderness, Creative and Performing Arts, Evening Activities and Special Events, Intercamp Games and Trips, Administrative Staff, Bus Drivers and Tutors.
  • Meet children and high-caliber staff members from around the world! Room, board, and laundry services are provided. New staff lounge provides opportunity for high-speed internet access. Receive a good salary and tips/gratuities are permitted! Free camp tuition for children of Senior Staff Members.
  • Website: www.campcayuga.com

Camp Cayuga
Located: Located in the Pocono Mountains, Honesdale, Pennsylvania
Type: Residential Coed Summer Camp
Contact: info@campcayuga.com
Position Available: Counselors/Instructors
Salary Range: $1600 - $2500 depending on experience
  • Camp Cayuga is a traditional coed camp for boys & girls ages 5 to 15. Located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania about 3 hours from New York City & Philadelphia. Family owned and operated since 1964, Cayuga caters to children of the ages 5 to 15. ACA accredited. Diversified program features over 60 daily activities.
  • Comfortable cabins with bathrooms. Modern facilities: 2 pools; private lake; 10 tennis courts; equestrian center with 25 horses; 2 gyms; skateboard park; staff lounge with high-speed internet access. Our staff is comprised of 135 members who are college students, college graduates, teachers, and coaches. You'll have a great time at Cayuga.
  • BENEFITS: Meet children and high-caliber staff members from around the world! Room, board, and laundry services are provided. New staff lounge provides opportunity for high-speed internet access. Receive a good salary and tips/gratuities are permitted! Free camp tuition for children of Senior Staff Members.
  • We offer a huge array of activities including sports, waterfront, creative arts, performing arts, equestrian programs, adventure & wilderness, trapeze and circus acts.
  • Website: www.campcayuga.com

Channel 3 Kids Camp
Located: Andover, Connecticut
Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Contact: info@channel3kidscamp.org
Position Available: Activity Leader
Salary Range: $2,000, plus room & board
  • Room and Board, Off Time, Supportive environment
  • Channel 3 Kids Camp provides high quality summer camp programs for Connecticut children, regardless of family's ability to pay. Activities include swimming, sports, archery, arts and crafts, camping, computers, high ropes course, nature and garden, performing arts, and video.
  • Channel 3 Kids Camp seeks to employ individuals who wish to provide children with the best possible summer experience. Each summer, over 900 campers will attend overnight, day, and Teen Leadership programs.
  • Located in Connecticut, encompassing over 350 rolling acres along a river valley, Channel 3 Kids Camp offers extraordinary natural experiences with major urban centers less than 30 minutes away.
  • Website: www.channel3kidscamp.org

Channel 3 Kids Camp
Located: Andover, Connecticut
Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Contact: info@channel3kidscamp.org
Position Available: Counselor
Salary Range: $1,500, plus room & board
  • Room and Board, Off Time, Supportive environment
  • Channel 3 Kids Camp provides high quality summer camp programs for Connecticut children, regardless of family's ability to pay. Activities include swimming, sports, archery, arts and crafts, camping, computers, high ropes course, nature and garden, performing arts, and video.
  • Channel 3 Kids Camp seeks to employ individuals who wish to provide children with the best possible summer experience. Each summer, over 900 campers will attend overnight, day, and Teen Leadership programs.
  • Located in Connecticut, encompassing over 350 rolling acres along a river valley, Channel 3 Kids Camp offers extraordinary natural experiences with major urban centers less than 30 minutes away.
  • Website: www.channel3kidscamp.org

Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp
Located: Pomfret Center, Connecticut
Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Contact: windham4h@earthlink.net
Position Available: Activity/Cabin Counselor
Salary Range: $1,900 - $2,100
  • Must be able to live at camp in cabin with campers
  • Previous camp experience a plus
  • Must have had some experience with children
  • Website: www.4hcampct.org

William Lawrence Camp
Located: Center Tuftonboro, New Hampshire
Type: Residential boys' summer camp
Contact: knoll@wlcamp.org
Position Available: Cabin & Activity Leader
Salary Range: $1200-2500
  • Traditional camp for boys founded in 1913. 112 boys ages 8 to 15. 50+ staff. Beautiful campus in New Hampshire's Lakes region
  • Well rounded program includes waterfront activities, sports, wilderness trips, crafts, high & low ropes course, riflery and more.
  • Responsible for 8 boys in cabin. Teachers needed for fly fishing, fly tying, skeet shooting, kayaking and challenge course.
  • Website: www.wlcamp.org

Buck's Rock Performing & Creative Arts Camp
Located: New Milford, Connecticut
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: bucksrock@bucksrockcamp.com
Position Available: Art Instructor
Salary Range: $1600-1800
  • Availability: Mid-June through Mid-August
  • Very proficient in medium (creative or performing arts)
  • Experience teaching - strong communication skills - 21+ years old
  • Website: www.bucksrockcamp.com

Camp Hilltop
Located: Hancock, New York
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: hilltop@hancock.net
Position Available: Counselor
Salary Range: Varies
  • Looking for people who want to make a difference in the life of a child.
  • 9 Week contract including 1 week of orientation and 8 weeks of camp.
  • Looking for: waterfront staff, horse staff, outdoor adventure staff, arts and enrichment staff, sports staff.
  • Website: www.camphilltop.com

Middlesex County Camp
Located: Moodus, Connecticut
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: info@middlesexcountycamp.org
Position Available: Horse Director and Assistant Horse Director
Salary Range: $1200-2000
  • Join us for a 10-week summer program
  • Teach horseback riding to campers
  • Three 2-hour sessions per day
  • Website: www.middlesexcountycamp.org

Middlesex County Camp
Located: Moodus, Connecticut
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: info@middlesexcountycamp.org
Position Available: Lifeguard
Salary Range: $1200-2000

Buck's Rock Performing & Creative Arts Camp
Located: New Milford, Connecticut
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: bucksrock@bucksrockcamp.com
Position Available: Guidance Counselor
Salary Range: $1600-1800
  • Living with campers, acting as surrogate parent, providing support and leadership
  • Availability: Mid-June through Mid-August
  • 21 years or older. Experience working with teens.
  • Website: www.bucksrockcamp.com

Camp Wekeela
Located: Hartford, Maine
Type: Coed residential camp
Contact: info@campwekeela.com
Position Available: Counselors
Salary Range: competitive pay
  • Premiere co-ed camp on mountain lake setting hiring instructors & supervisors for Outdoor Adventure, Ropes, Water Sports, Land Sports, Tennis, Riding, Creative & Performing Arts. Also Group Leaders, secretarial, and RN’s.
  • Dates, 6/16-8/16. Have a summer of a lifetime in beautiful Maine!
  • Contact 1.201.612.5125, Ephram@CampWekeela.com Apply at www.campwekeela.com
  • Website: www.campwekeela.com

Kutsher's Sports Academy
Located: Great Barrington, Massachusetts
Type: Residential coed sports camp
Contact: amanda@kutsherssportsacademy.com
Position Available: Sports Counselors
Salary Range: $200/week +

Kutsher's Sports Academy
Located: Great Barrington, Massachusetts
Type: Residential coed sports camp
Contact: amanda@kutsherssportsacademy.com
Position Available: Nurses
Salary Range: $700/week

Greenwood Trails
Located: Winsted, Connecticut
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: fun@greenwoodtrails.com
Position Available: Cabin Counselor / Ropes Course Staff
Salary Range: $1700-2000
  • Male staff who are energetic, have some ropes course (low & high) experience and able to supervise teens.
  • June 17 - August 25. Meals, board, laundry included. Flexible schedule, loads of fun, friends for a lifetime.
  • Campers and staff from around the world come to DOAC for fun and learning and leave with a wealth of memories.
  • Website: www.greenwoodtrails.com

Greenwood Trails
Located: Winsted, Connecticut
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: fun@greenwoodtrails.com
Position Available: Food Service Staff
Salary Range: based on experience
  • Age 18+ , some experience in food prep, sanitation, presentation. May participate in teaching kitchen skills to campers.
  • June 17 - August 25. Meals, board, laundry included. 24 hour day off each week, evenings off after dinner clean-up.
  • Join our family! Not just a job - an experience.
  • Website: www.greenwoodtrails.com

Camp Hilltop
Located: Hancock, New York
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: hilltop@hancock.net
Position Available: Nurse
Salary Range: Varies
  • We are looking for RN's for full or partial season (children welcome).
  • Camp Hilltop is a fun, friendly and exciting place to spend your summer... Come join us!!
  • Website: www.camphilltop.com

William Lawrence Camp
Located: Center Tuftonboro, New Hampshire
Type: Residential boys' summer camp
Contact: knoll@wlcamp.org
Position Available: Support Staff
Salary Range: $1500-2700
  • Assistant Chef/Kitchen Assistant - help with all aspects of food service
  • Maintenance Staff - general maintenance, custodial and dishroom work
  • Website: www.wlcamp.org

Teen Wilderness Adventures - Appalachian Mountain Club
Located: Gorham, New Hampshire
Type: Wilderness Adventure Program
Contact: amceducation@outdoors.org
Position Available: Teen Wilderness Instructor
Salary Range: $305/week