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Camp Akeela
Located: Thetford Center, Vermont
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: info@campakeela.com
Position Available: Key Staff Positions
Salary Range: Competitive
  • Camp Akeela is an overnight summer camp in Vermont for boys and girls ages 9 - 16. Our mission is to provide our campers with an incredible, life-changing summer experience. Within a well-rounded, traditional camp program, Akeela's small, supportive community helps campers improve their social skills, make friends, gain self-confidence and have fun!
  • Art Director - Experienced art teacher wanted to head up one of our most popular program areas.
  • Outdoor Adventure Director - We're looking for an experienced ropes course facilitator to lead high & low ropes activities, as well as small hiking & camping program.
  • Aquatics Director - Now accepting applications from experienced lakefront supervisors interested in joining our team.
  • Website: www.campakeela.com
Camp Cobbossee for Boys
Located: Monmouth, Maine
Type: Residential boys' sports camp
Contact: info@cobbossee.com
Position Available: Adventure
Salary Range: $1,800 and up, plus travel
  • We are a half season all boys summer camp (2 sessions each summer) with great facilities including an 8,000 square foot indoor basketball facility, brand new baseball fields, soccer fields, lacrosse field, 9 tennis courts (clay and hard,) a wood shop, spectacular waterfront with speed boats, canoes, sailboats, kayaks, outdoors program with climbing wall, high/low ropes elements. Our goal every summer is to give our campers great skill instruction, fun, tradition, community living and friendships. Positions Available: Sports Counselors- Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Hockey, Lacrosse, Team Handball, Water-ski, Swim, Sail, Rock Climb, Camp/Hike. Plus, Camp Nurses (RNs), Secretaries.
  • Room & Board, Laundry, Travel expenses. Have fun, coach kids in different activities, make money, while spending the summer in a beautiful setting
  • We are located in the heart of Maine, we are looking for responsible, mature and fun staff to serve in a dual role both as a bunk counselor and activity counselor.
  • Website: www.campcobbossee.com
Camp Cobbossee for Boys
Located: Monmouth, Maine
Type: Residential boys' sports camp
Contact: info@cobbossee.com
Position Available: Swimming
Salary Range: $1,800 and up, plus travel
  • We are located in the heart of Maine, and we are looking for responsible, mature and fun staff to serve in a dual role both as a bunk counselor and activity counselor.
  • Room & Board, Laundry, Travel expenses. Have fun, coach kids in different activities, make money, while spending the summer in a beautiful setting
  • We are a half season all boys summer camp (2 sessions each summer) with great facilities including an 8,000 square foot indoor basketball facility, brand new baseball fields, soccer fields, lacrosse field, 9 tennis courts (clay and hard,) a wood shop, spectacular waterfront with speed boats, canoes, sailboats, kayaks, outdoors program with climbing wall, high/low ropes elements. Our goal every summer is to give our campers great skill instruction, fun, tradition, community living and friendships. Positions Available: Sports Counselors- Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Hockey, Lacrosse, Team Handball, Water-ski, Swim, Sail, Rock Climb, Camp/Hike. Plus, Camp Nurses (RNs), Secretaries
  • Website: www.campcobbossee.com
Adventure Treks
Located: Western States, Utah, North Carolina, & New Hampshire, USA and British Columbia, Canada
Type: Wilderness adventure program for Teens
Contact: info@adventuretreks.com
Position Available: Instructor
Salary Range: $1100-2200
  • Adventure Treks is seeking enthusiastic outdoor leaders to teach a variety of skills to teens.
  • You will work closely with 5 other instructors and 24 students in a wilderness setting for 16-28 days.
  • Minimum Requirements include: over 21 years old, Wilderness First Responder, experience working with teens, and strong wilderness skills.
  • Website: www.adventuretreks.com
Camp Akeela
Located: Thetford Center, Vermont
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: info@campakeela.com
Position Available: Male Counselors & Specialists
Salary Range: $1800 - $2500
  • Camp Akeela is an overnight summer camp in Vermont for boys and girls ages 9 - 16. Our mission is to provide our campers with an incredible, life-changing summer experience. Within a well-rounded, traditional camp program, Akeela's small, supportive community helps campers improve their social skills, make friends, gain self-confidence and have fun!
  • Cabin counselors enjoy all camp has to offer as they provide consistent mentorship and role modeling for a group of boys.
  • Specialists also live in camper bunks, but also teach daily programs. Positions available: swimming, boating, art, wood, archery, tennis, farm/garden and outdoor adventure (ropes course, hiking, etc.)
  • Website: www.campakeela.com
Roaring Brook Camp for Boys
Located: Bradford, Vermont
Type: Residential boys' summer camp
Contact: rainest@sover.net
Position Available: Outdoor Skills Instructors
Salary Range: $2,500-$3,000
  • Male 21+- Rock Climb- lead 5:8+/own rack; Rifle-ex-military/ROTC pref.; Kayak- LGT pref.; Swim/Canoe- LGT req.; Crafts-Wood/Blacksmith- we will train; Fish/Fly-Tying
  • All staff live with campers; teach basic outdoor skills such as outdoor cooking, map and compass and camping techniques; teach in specialty field; lead backpacking trips and assist with canoe trip. A true outdoor adventure for campers and staff, no hype, just a real wilderness setting. An experience for men who enjoy taking personal challenges and getting physically fit.
  • North Americans owning a car highly valued; must have own med. insurance. Unable to accomodate vegetarians.
  • Website: www.roaringbrookcamp.com
Vermont Adventure Camps
Located: Vermont
Type: Wilderness adventure program
Contact: campinfo@vermontadventurecamps.com
Position Available: Adventure Camp JOB: Camp Counselors
Salary Range: $150-$250 a week
  • Camp Counselors with specialties: We are looking for counselors with specialties in: Climbing, Backpacking, Kayaking (White Water a Plus), Canoeing, Wilderness Survival, Teambuilding, and other various activities for Vermont Adventure Camps for the upcoming summer
  • These positions are for our 8 six day camps for kids 11 to 13.
  • Previous experience with kids is required. Enthusiasm and energy are essential for this job.
  • Website: www.vermontadventurecamps.com
Camp Killooleet
Located: Hancock, Vermont
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: kseeger@killooleet.com
Position Available: Counselor
Salary Range: $1800-2500
  • Counselors work with a cabin and teach in an activity area. Available positions include: sports, woodworking, swimming, tennis, sewing/fabric arts, ceramics, stained glass, music (jazz/rock and folk), and video. Other jobs available.
  • All counselors go on hikes and overnight trips, and receive Wilderness First Aid training. Skills in rock climbing, caving, mountain biking and camping are needed.
  • Killooleet is a supportive environment to hone your leadership and teaching skills.
  • Website: www.killooleet.com
Lochearn Camp for Girls
Located: On Lake Fairlee, Post Mills, Vermont
Type: Residential girls' summer camp
Contact: info@lochearncamp.com
Position Available: Counselor/Instructor
Salary Range: $2100-2500
  • Live in a cabin of 4-8 girls, become their friend and mentor and help assure that each girl's adjustment to camp is successful and that the group works together with respect and consideration.
  • Teach one or more activities from our selection of over 35 activities in the arts (arts and crafts, basketry, bracelet making, ceramics, chorus, jazz dance, musical theatre, fimo crafts, stagecraft), land sports (aerobics, archery, basketball, cross-country, field hockey, full-apparatus gymnastics, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball), water sports (canoeing, diving, sailing, snorkeling, Red Cross swim lessons, water-skiing, wakeboarding), English riding, outdoor adventure (hiking, mountain climbing), leadership training
  • Benefits: extensive training in coaching, counseling, and character education; live in a community committed to kindness, respect, and responsibility; make lifelong friendships with children and staff from around the world; earn academic credit for your experience; magnificent setting and first-rate facilities and equipment; only 20 minutes from Hanover, NH, home of Dartmouth College; daily transportation provided into town for staff days off. Requirements: Wholesome staff with sound moral values who can consistently serve as positive role models for children; substance free community; must have strong activity skills and related certifications in activities you will be teaching; must be at least l8 years old, outgoing, positive, well-adjusted, and be able to work well as a team-player!!
  • Website: www.lochearncamp.com
Brown Ledge Camp
Located: Colchester, Vermont
Type: Residential girls' summer camp
Contact: blc@brownledge.org
Position Available: Kayaking Instructor
Salary Range: Competitive camp salary
  • Join dynamic international co-ed staff on Lake Champlain. Programs offers unusual levels of freedom and responsibility to campers and staff. Self-directed program allows campers to attend activities they wish, when they wish, for as long as they wish. No schedules. No sign-ups. Just go. Much one-on-one instruction. Beautiful location. Great facilities and equipment. 180 campers, aged 10 to 17, live in small cabins with each other, but without a staff member. Staff number 84 and live with other staff. They range in age from 19 to 65+ (average age 26) and are given much discretion in running program. Camp has relaxed, fun and friendly yet active, inspiring and achievement oriented atmosphere.
  • Fleet of touring and play boats. Paddlers of all levels.Paddlers of all levels. Fleet of touring and play boats.
  • Ability to participate in all activities - Horseback riding (39 horses), waterskiing, sailing, swimming, diving, theatre arts (3 plays per week), archery, tennis, riflery, trips, etc.
  • Website: www.brownledge.org
Brown Ledge Camp
Located: Colchester, Vermont
Type: Residential girls' summer camp
Contact: blc@brownledge.org
Position Available: Horseback Riding Instructor
Salary Range: Competitive camp salary
  • Looking for instructors/counselors at variety of levels. Prefer hunter/jumper experience. Program has 39 horses, drill team and shows. Ability to participate in all activities – Waterskiing, sailing, swimming, diving, kayaking, canoeing, theatre arts (3 plays per week), archery, tennis, riflery, trips, etc.
  • Campers range from beginners to those who can jump 3 foot fences. Program teaches both riding and stable management components.
  • Join dynamic international co-ed staff on Lake Champlain. Programs offers unusual levels of freedom and responsibility to campers and staff. Self-directed program allows campers to attend activities they wish, when they wish, for as long as they wish. No schedules. No sign-ups. Just go. Much one-on-one instruction. Beautiful location. Great facilities and equipment. 180 campers, aged 10 to 17, live in small cabins with each other, but without a staff member. Staff number 84 and live with other staff. They range in age from 19 to 65+, average age 26 and are given much discretion in running program. Camp has relaxed, fun and friendly yet active, inspiring and achievement oriented atmosphere.
  • Website: www.brownledge.org
Night Eagle Wilderness Adventures
Located: Cuttingsville, Vermont
Type: Residential boys' summer camp
Contact: nightegl@sover.net
Position Available: Tipi/ Activity Counselor
Salary Range: Average
Adventure Treks
Located: Western States, Utah, North Carolina, & New Hampshire, USA and British Columbia, Canada
Type: Wilderness adventure program for Teens
Contact: info@adventuretreks.com
Position Available: School Program Instructor
Salary Range: $70-100 per day
  • Energetic instructors to work with 6th-12th grade students during Spring and Fall programs.
  • You will work closely with a co-leader to build confidence, community, and outdoor living skills for 4-7 day field/base camp programs.
  • Minimum Requirements include: over 21 years old, Wilderness First Aid, experience working with teens, and strong ability to teach in a wilderness setting
  • Website: www.adventuretreks.com
Camp Kippewa for Girls
Located: Monmouth, Maine
Type: Residential girls' summer camp
Contact: info@kippewa.com
Position Available: Gymnastics
Salary Range: 1700 + transportation
  • Camp Kippewa is an all girls residential camp located on a beautiful lake in Maine. Our campers are a diverse group of terrific girls ages 7-15. We offer a wide arrange of activities and trips. Our program runs two 3.5week sessions filled with laughter, friendships, adventure, and songs. We are currently seeking energetic, skilled, and motivated staff to join our summer family.
  • We are currently hiring a gymnastics counselor who is comfortable teaching beginners through advanced campers. Previous experience competing and coaching is preferred. Safety and love of the sport a must!
  • Website: www.kippewa.com
Camp Kippewa for Girls
Located: Monmouth, Maine
Type: Residential girls' summer camp
Contact: info@kippewa.com
Position Available: Landsports Director
Salary Range: $2,500 + transportation
  • Camp Kippewa is an all girls residential camp located on a beautiful lake in Maine. Our campers are a diverse group of terrific girls ages 7-15. We offer a wide arrange of activities and trips. Our program runs two 3.5week sessions filled with laughter, friendships, adventure, and songs. We are currently seeking energetic, skilled, and motivated staff to join our summer family.
  • This person should have experience coaching and supervising a small staff. Our landsports program consists of soccer, softball, basketball, volleyball, field hockey, and lacrosse. You will be developing the landsports program and schedule for the summer.
  • Website: www.kippewa.com
Camp Kippewa for Girls
Located: Monmouth, Maine
Type: Residential girls' summer camp
Contact: info@kippewa.com
Position Available: Arts
Salary Range: based on experience
  • Camp Kippewa is an all girls residential camp located on a beautiful lake in Maine. Our campers are a diverse group of terrific girls ages 7-15. We offer a wide arrange of activities and trips. Our program runs two 3.5week sessions filled with laughter, friendships, adventure, and songs. We are currently seeking energetic, skilled, and motivated staff to join our summer family.
  • Kippewa has a tremendous art department with studios overlooking the lake. We are hiring counselors to teach stained glass, silversmith and metals, ceramics, painting, drawing, fabrics, woodworking, leather, and photography.
  • Website: www.kippewa.com
Forest Lake Camp
Located: Chestertown, New York
Type: Residential camp with separate campuses for boys and girls
Contact: info@forestlakecamp.com
Position Available: General Activity Counselor
Salary Range: $1500-$3000 for summer
  • Forest Lake Camp is a private, residential summer camp located in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York, about 10 minutes from Lake George, NY. Forest Lake Camp has been in operation since 1926. We are a brother/sister camp on 411 acres with our own private, spring-fed lake. We run 2, 4, 6, and 8 week sessions over the summer and have about 250 campers (age range 8-15) over this period of time.
  • General counselors are in charge of a group of campers (age range 8-15) in a cabin, and run activity periods in specific areas of interest. Those areas of interest we are still looking for specific counselors are: kayaking, fencing, climbing, boys tennis, basketball, archery, canoeing, rocketry/astronomy, woodworking, photography/communications, dance, lacrosse, mountain biking, and sailing.
  • Experience in one or more of these areas is essential. Experience working with youth or in a recreational setting is preferred. Must be 17 years of age or older and have graduated high school by the start of camp. Camp positions require enthusiastic people who are team players, flexible, love children, and are able to reside at Forest Lake Camp.
  • Website: www.forestlakecamp.com
American Dance Training Camp
Located: Locations in Stratton Mountain, VT; Squaw Valley, CA; Western Carolina Univ, NC; Copper Mountain, CO; Tacoma, WA; Beaver Dam, WI; Warrensburg, MO; Mountain Creek, NJ; Kerrville, TX; Sacred Valley, Peru
Type: Girls' Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Contact: julie@danceadtc.com
Position Available: Lifeguard
Salary Range: $525 +
School of Cinema & Performing Arts
Located: New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA; and Burlington, VT
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: info@socapa.org
Position Available: Counselor
Salary Range: $300-500/wk
  • Room & board in New York City or Hollywood
  • Must be a specialist in Film, Acting, Dance or Photography
  • Must be 21 or over
  • Website: www.socapa.org
Forest Lake Camp
Located: Chestertown, New York
Type: Residential camp with separate campuses for boys and girls
Contact: info@forestlakecamp.com
Position Available: Camp Nurse
Salary Range: $4000-$8000 for summer
  • Forest Lake Camp is a private, residential summer camp located in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York, about 10 minutes from Lake George, NY. Forest Lake Camp has been in operation since 1926. We are a brother/sister camp on 411 acres with our own private, spring-fed lake. We run 2, 4, 6, and 8 week sessions over the summer and have about 250 campers (age range 8-15) over this period of time.
  • We are looking for full and part time summer camp nurses to work at our facility. Safety and healthcare are top priorities at Forest Lake Camp. Candidates must either possess a current Registered Nurse certification, or are working towards certification. Practical experience is necessary. Experience working in a camp, school or recreational setting is helpful, but not required.
  • Responsibilities include basic health interviews of campers and staff, being on-call for and addressing medical needs and concerns, ensuring compliance with health standards and emergency action procedures. The camp has a good working relationship with a local health clinic for consultations and referrals. Camp positions require people who are team players, flexible, love children, and are able to reside at Forest Lake Camp.
  • Website: www.forestlakecamp.com
Roaring Brook Camp for Boys
Located: Bradford, Vermont
Type: Residential boys' summer camp
Contact: rainest@sover.net
Position Available: Chef and Kitchen Manager
Salary Range: $2,500 - $3,000
  • Male 21+ Chef: Looking for an outdoorsman who also likes to cook. One half of summer will be spent out on wilderness trips, but when in camp, chef will prepare 1 meal per day for 50 people in a simple homestyle kitchen. Other two meals are prepared by campers over fires.
  • Male 21+-Kitchen Manager: Great position for entry level outdoorsman who wants to gain advanced outdoor leadership skills. Keeps kitchen clean; packs food boxes for meals cooked by campers; assists with laundry.
  • All staff, including kitchen, live with 6-8 campers; teach basic outdoor skills such as outdoor cooking; map and compass and camping techniques; works in speciality area; leads backpack trips and asists with canoe trips. A true outdoor adventure for men who enjoying taking personal challenges and getting physically fit.
  • Website: www.roaringbrookcamp.com
Vermont Adventure Camps
Located: Vermont
Type: Wilderness adventure program
Contact: campinfo@vermontadventurecamps.com
Position Available: Adventure Camp JOB: Camp Assistant/ Camp Cook
Salary Range: $100-$150 a week
  • Camp Assistant/ Camp Cook: Same responsibilities as a camp counselor, but your time will be split in helping the camp director with the various office tasks, food prep, camp clean up etc.
  • Previous experience with food preparation is preferred, but we will train you if necessary.
  • Website: www.vermontadventurecamps.com
Lochearn Camp for Girls
Located: On Lake Fairlee, Post Mills, Vermont
Type: Residential girls' summer camp
Contact: info@lochearncamp.com
Position Available: Management
Salary Range: $2600-3000+
  • Management Positions in Kitchen Operation (head chef ($900/wk) and assistant chef/baker), Camp Nurse ($350/wk - over see entire health plans at camp working with Pediatrician on-call and standing orders); Program Coordinator (organize and execute programs for evenings and special events); Leadership Trainer (deliver prescribed training program for Counselor Trainees, campers ages 15 and 16 years old), Division Heads (oversee one of three living divisions in camp, train and supervise staff, communicate with parents regarding their daughters' adjustment, provide constructive discipline, serve on the camp's Management Team)
  • Outstanding opportunity to work in a well-organized, professional setting devoted to the positive character education of campers and staff.
  • Benefits: extensive training in coaching, counseling techniques, and character education; live in a community committed to kindness, respect, and responsibility; make lifelong friendships with children and staff from around the world; earn academic credit for your experience; magnificent setting and first-rate facilities and equipment; only 20 minutes from Hanover, NH, home of Dartmouth College; daily transportation provided into town for staff days off Requirements: Wholesome staff with sound moral values who can consistently serve as positive role models for children; substance free community; must have strong skills and related certifications specific to your particular position; must be at least 21 years old, outgoing, positive, well-adjusted, and be able to work well as a team-player!!
  • Website: www.lochearncamp.com
Camp Kippewa for Girls
Located: Monmouth, Maine
Type: Residential girls' summer camp
Contact: info@kippewa.com
Position Available: Sailing Instructor
Salary Range: $1700 + transportation
  • Camp Kippewa is an all girls residential camp located on a beautiful lake in Maine. Our campers are a diverse group of terrific girls ages 7-15. We offer a wide arrange of activities and trips. Our program runs two 3.5week sessions filled with laughter, friendships, adventure, and songs. We are currently seeking energetic, skilled, and motivated staff to join our summer family.
  • We are seeking a person who has experience sailing solo and with a team. Previous teaching experience is preferred. We have a large waterfront team and are looking for staff who are excited about taking on the title "boat handyman". If you enjoy fixing and tinkering with toys- then this is the job for you.
  • Website: www.kippewa.com
Camp Killooleet
Located: Hancock, Vermont
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: kseeger@killooleet.com
Position Available: Registered Nurse / LPN or EMT
Salary Range: $3,000 & up
  • Join our health care team at Camp Killooleet in beautiful Vermont.
  • Work with a local nurse & doctor on call. Summer in Vermont doing something you'll love!
  • Room & board; camp tuition covered for nurse's children.
  • Website: www.killooleet.com
American Dance Training Camp
Located: Locations in Stratton Mountain, VT; Squaw Valley, CA; Western Carolina Univ, NC; Copper Mountain, CO; Tacoma, WA; Beaver Dam, WI; Warrensburg, MO; Mountain Creek, NJ; Kerrville, TX; Sacred Valley, Peru
Type: Girls' Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Contact: julie@danceadtc.com
Position Available: Nurse
Salary Range: $500 +
Night Eagle Wilderness Adventures
Located: Cuttingsville, Vermont
Type: Residential boys' summer camp
Contact: nightegl@sover.net
Position Available: Food Coordinator - primitive camp
Salary Range: average