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Browne Summer Camp	Located: Alexandria, Virginia Type: Coed summer day camp Contact: jsimon@browneacademy.org
Position Available: Summer Camp Staff Salary Range: $2,400 - $3,700
Group Counselors, Activity Specialists (Drama, Technology, Art) Browne Summer Camp is an ACA accredited coed day camp for ages 3 - 13. We are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated staff who love camp and love kids! Check out our website at and email us a resume and cover letter. Get ready for a summer of fun! Competitive salaries. Website: www.browneacademy.org/summer_camp

Shenandoah Summer Camp	Located: Luray, Virginia Type: Coed Residential Adventure Camp Contact: sheridan@mountaincampus.org
Position Available: INTERNSHIP - Outdoor & Adventure Ed. Instructor Salary Range: Dependent on Experience.
Description: Our Internship position is designed to provide students an opportunity to apply and explore knowledge, skills and attitudes developed during their academic experience. It is also aimed at helping students make a smooth transition from the classroom into full-time employment. We serve youth from kindergarten through high school; generally serving 25-60 students at a time. Our programs have heavy emphasis on adventure, teambuilding, and hands on social studies curriculum. Responsibilities: Interns work closely with the camp Directors and staff to run a wide range of adventure, environmental, and experiential education activities. A partial list includes: rock climbing, high/low ropes course elements, teambuilding, canoeing, backpacking, animal /geology /tree / water studies. In addition to regular programming, work in other areas of camp operation is also required. This may include anything from, taking care of the camp pig & nature center, small repairs, cleaning, washing dishes, office tasks, helping cook, prepare activities etc... We are a small camp and our staff make up a community where everyone pitches in! Qualifications: Be at least 18 years of age. Responsible, dependable, and mature. Interest in working outside with youth in a demanding work environment. Positive attitude, willingness to learn, good judgment, and initiative are required. Availabilitiy: Spring March 15 - June 18, Summer June 27 - August 13, Fall August 22 - November 15. Special considerations can be made case by case, please call: (540) 743-6603. Please send a letter of interest, resume, transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable) and 1 reference or character letter to: Morgan Tebeau, Sheridan Mountain Campus, 618 Tatum Trail, Luray, VA 22835 or via email. Website: www.mountaincampus.org*

Camp Hanover	Located: Mechanicsville, Virginia Type: Coed residential camp Contact: info@camphanover.org
Position Available: Activity Coordinators Salary Range: $240 - $330/wk. for 10 weeks
Coordinators for: Aquatics, Spiritual Enrichment, High Ropes/Climbing Wall, Crafts, Nature Awareness Grow in your area of expertise by sharing your love for and interest in your activity area. Each coordinator must have the skills and certifications necessary to carry out the requirements of the job as outlined in job descriptions available on our website. We offer: salary; room and board; some travel allowance; laundry; meaningful work; training in leadership, community development, interpersonal, and behavior management skills; opportunity to grow in one's Christian faith; life enriching friendships; and the opportunity to work in the out-of-doors for the summer Website: www.camphanover.org

Shenandoah Summer Camp	Located: Luray, Virginia Type: Coed Residential Adventure Camp Contact: sheridan@mountaincampus.org
Position Available: Outdoor Education/Adventure Ed. Instructor Salary Range: Starting at $1200/mo
The Sheridan School Mountain Campus serves private and public schools from all over the DC/MD/VA area. It's located on the Western slopes of Shenandoah National Park on a 130 acre campus. We serve youth from kindergarten through high school. We're a small personal operation generally serving 25 to 60 students at a time, with a heavy emphasis on adventure, teambuilding and hands on social studies programming. Instructors are responsible for running a wide range of adventure, environmental, and experiential activities. A partial list includes: rock climbing, caving, high/low ropes course elements, teambuilding, river canoeing, backpacking, animal / geology / tree / water studies. Average work week runs fairly non-stop from Monday mid-morning to Friday early-afternoon, including a couple evening programs. Usually one weekend a month. May & September being incredibly busy. In addition, our instructors help with about everything! Must be 21 years of age or older. Previous experience working with youth and outdoor/adventure ed. experience. Solid judgment. CPR and First Aid or WFA (WFR strongly preferred). Degree in related field. Be of quality character and clean background. Able to work within a close community of instructors. $1200/mo -base salary + $200/mo for B.A./B.S. + $100/mo for WFR; Additional compensation based on experience; After 1 season you are eligible for a 3 season contract + Health/Dental Benefits and may take our WFR certification course FREE. Spring Mid-Late March - June 18 Fall August 22 - November 15. Send cover letter, resume, and list of 3 references to contact (post interview) to: Morgan Tebeau, Sheridan Mountain Campus, 618 Tatum Trail, Luray VA 22835, or send them via email. Website: www.mountaincampus.org

Camp Horizons	Located: Harrisonburg, Virginia Type: Residential coed summer camp Contact: Camp@HorizonsVA.com
Position Available: Camp Counselor Salary Range: $1600+
Work in one of the following program areas: Sports, Arts, Outdoors, Horseback, Adventure, Aquatics, or nature. Work in other areas of camp as needed (programs, games, songs, etc.) Live in a cabin with campers & other staff . Website: www.CampHorizonsVA.com

Makemie Woods Camp and Conference Center	Located: Near Williamsburg, Virginia Type: Residential Christian Camp (Presbyterian/Methodist) Contact: makwoods@makwoods.org
Position Available: Counselor Salary Range: $220/week (base pay)
We are seeking mature Christians to shepherd 4 -7 children each week through exciting activities to help them learn new skills and grow in faith, including Bible study, canoeing, swimming, crafts and specialized camps. Positive attitude, sense of humor, a passion for kids and the outdoors, and a desire to learn are required. Must obtain First Aid and CPR certification before June 12(we do offer these classes if needed). Some travel costs covered, paid mid-summer break, free laundry. Fun co-workers, great kids! Website: www.makwoods.org

Makemie Woods Camp and Conference Center	Located: Near Williamsburg, Virginia Type: Residential Christian Camp (Presbyterian/Methodist) Contact: makwoods@makwoods.org
Position Available: Activity Leader Salary Range: $220 - $240 / week /week
Positions available such as Waterfront Director, Lifeguards, Pool Manager, Arts & Crafts, and Medical Professional. Check out our website for details and job descriptions! Positive attitude, sense of humor, a passion for kids and the outdoors, and a desire to learn are required. Must obtain First Aid and CPR certification before June 12(we do offer these classes if needed). Some travel costs covered, paid mid-summer break, free laundry. Fun co-workers, great kids, meaningful ministry! Website: www.makwoods.org

Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing	Located: Virginia, West Virginia Type: Wilderness Adventure Program Contact: info@wilderness-adventure.com
Position Available: Wilderness Trip Leaders Salary Range: $225-$250 week
1, 2, and 4 week Wilderness Trips that include climbing, biking, caving, ropes course, climbing wall, canoeing, rafting, hiking, camping, etc. Room & Board, 30% Discount on Outdoor Gear, Trip Leading Experience, and more. Spend your summer doing what you love! Website: www.wilderness-adventure.com

Camp Hidden Meadows	Located: Bartow, West Virginia Type: Residential coed summer camp Contact: info@camphiddenmeadows.com
Position Available: Adventure Counselor Salary Range: $1,500+
Live, work and play with campers ages 10-16. Instruct adventure activities. Activities include caving, whitewater rafting, climbing, rappelling, mountain biking, canoeing, high ropes course, horseback, sailing, mountain boarding, fly-fishing, backpacking, nature center. Super fun summer, room, board, and time off in the wild and wonderful West Virginia. Website: www.camphiddenmeadows.com

Camp Hidden Meadows	Located: Bartow, West Virginia Type: Residential coed summer camp Contact: info@camphiddenmeadows.com
Position Available: Activities Coordinators Salary Range: $1,600+
Responsible for scheduling all activities for both campers and staff members. Provide oversight of the day-to-day aspects of activity areas and teaching activities. Activities include caving, whitewater rafting, climbing, rappelling, mountain biking, canoeing, high ropes course, horseback, sailing, mountain boarding, fly-fishing, backpacking, nature center. Super fun summer, room, board, and time off in the beautiful wild and wonderful West Virginia. Website: www.camphiddenmeadows.com

TIC Summer Camp	Located: McLean, Virginia, Bethesda, Maryland, and Washington, DC Type: Coed summer day camp Contact: emily@ticcamp.com
Position Available: Technology Counselor Salary Range: $2,400 -- $3,400
Expertise in programming, robotics, web design, video, animation, digital art, music or photography required Camaraderie with brilliant & energetic peers, lots of personal autonomy. Great hours & pay; a chance to be creative & make a difference. Website: www.TICCamp.com

TIC Summer Camp	Located: McLean, Virginia, Bethesda, Maryland, and Washington, DC Type: Coed summer day camp Contact: emily@ticcamp.com
Position Available: Athletic Counselor Salary Range: $2,400 -- $3,400
Experience in soccer, basketball, gymnastics, tennis, frisbee etc.; coaching experience preferred. Great fun in the outdoors with brilliant & energetic peers, great kids. Great hours & pay; a chance to share love of sports & make a difference. Website: www.TICCamp.com

Cheerio Adventures	Located: Mouth of Wilson, VA and Roaring Gap, North Carolina Type: Wilderness adventure program Contact: info@cheerioadventures.com
Position Available: Trip Leader Salary Range: $220--235/week
Co-lead small groups of participants ages 10-16 on overnight wilderness adventure programs, including climbing, rafting, canoeing, caving, and backpacking. Christian based program takes place in VA, NC, TN, WV, and PA. Room/ board, laundry, obtainable certifications, use of camp equipment. Website: www.cheerioadventures.com

Cheerio Adventures	Located: Mouth of Wilson, VA and Roaring Gap, North Carolina Type: Wilderness adventure program Contact: info@cheerioadventures.com
Position Available: Trip Guide Salary Range: $220-235/week
Work with pre-organized groups, leading them on wilderness and adventure programs Trips primarily take place in SW Virginia, WV, and TN Room/ board, laundry, obtainable certifications, use of camp equipment. Website: www.cheerioadventures.com

iD Tech Summer Computer Camps	Located: Located at over 60 university campuses (Harvard, Princeton, MIT, Stanford, Emory, UCLA and more) in AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA, Vancouver and Montreal Type: Residential and Day Coed Computer Camps Contact: summerjobs@internaldrive.com
Position Available: Camp Director Salary Range: $750+
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 university campuses (Harvard, Princeton, MIT, Stanford, Emory, UCLA and more) in AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA, Vancouver and Montreal Type: Residential and Day Coed Computer Camps Contact: summerjobs@internaldrive.com
Position Available: Camp Instructors Salary Range: $400+
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

Road's End Farm Horsemanship Camp	Located: Chesterfield, New Hampshire Type: Residential girls' horsemanship camp (ages 8-16) Contact: none- please call
Position Available: Swimming Instructor / Lifeguard Salary Range: $3000-4000 plus room, board & laundry
This job involves teaching swimming and/or lifeguarding at a lovely lakefront setting with two swimming rafts. Applicants will need to have Water Safety Instructor or Lifeguarding credentials from the American Red Cross or an equivalent certifying organization. Enjoying the company of young people and possessing character traits worthy of their emulation are definite requirements for this position. Website: www.roadsendfarm.com

Road's End Farm Horsemanship Camp	Located: Chesterfield, New Hampshire Type: Residential girls' horsemanship camp (ages 8-16) Contact: none- please call
Position Available: Riding Instructor / Lead Rider Salary Range: $3000-4000 plus room, board and laundry
This job involves teaching English pleasure riding and/or leading small groups of girls on interesting and varied trail rides. Applicant has to be comfortable and experienced on and around horses. Instructor credentials desired but certainly not necessary. Enjoying the company of young people and possessing character traits worthy of their emulation are definite requirements for this position. Website: www.roadsendfarm.com

Camp Cheerio YMCA	Located: High Point, North Carolina Type: Residential camp with separate girls' and coed sessions Contact: director@campcheerio.org
Position Available: Climbing, Equestrian, & Aquatics Directors Salary Range: $185 and up depending on experience
Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and Virginia! Free Room/Board & Laundry, too! Looking for dedicated and enthusiastic staff to make a positive difference in the life of a child. Website: www.campcheerio.org

TIC Summer Camp	Located: McLean, Virginia, Bethesda, Maryland, and Washington, DC Type: Coed summer day camp Contact: emily@ticcamp.com
Position Available: Summer Camp Counselor Salary Range: 2400-3600 depending on age, experience & education
All TIC jobs require energy, creativity, patience, and a real interest in children and adolescents. Experience in teaching/coaching is an asset. TIC staff members enjoy creative independence, a stimulating and spirited atmosphere, and the camaraderie of brilliant and energetic peers. DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU ARE AVAILABLE THE WHOLE SUMMER, INCLUDING STAFF TRAINING DAYS. TIC runs three DAY CAMPS in the Washington DC metro area with NO RESIDENT FACILITIES. Preference is given to local residents, but out-of-towners who can find their own housing may apply. International staff are hired only through agencies. Website: www.TICCamp.com

Camp Hanover	Located: Mechanicsville, Virginia Type: Coed residential camp Contact: info@camphanover.org
Position Available: Counselor Salary Range: $230-$250/week for 10 wks
Offering a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and youth...serve as a Christian guide and role model as you create a physically and emotionally safe environment for campers to experience new activities, be part of a Christ-centered community, make new friends, and have the time of their lives. We seek those who have a tolerant, growing, guiding Christian faith commitment; an enthusiasm for life; a joy for working lovingly and tirelessly with children and youth; a willingness to fully invest oneself in an intense and diverse Christ-centered community; and a desire and willingness to live in, care for, and learn about God's creation We offer: salary; room and board; some travel allowance; laundry; meaningful work; training in leadership, community development, interpersonal, and behavior management skills; opportunity to grow in one's Christian faith; life enriching friendships; and the opportunity to work in the out-of-doors for the summer Website: www.camphanover.org

Camp Horizons	Located: Harrisonburg, Virginia Type: Residential coed summer camp Contact: Camp@HorizonsVA.com
Position Available: Medical Staff Salary Range: Varies with Experience
Student nurses, RNs, LPNs, EMTs, Physicians, etc. Come to camp from 1 to 4 weeks and oversee daily medical care of campers and staff. Trade your services for tuition for your children at camp. Website: www.CampHorizonsVA.com

Camp Greenbrier for Boys	Located: Alderson, West Virginia Type: Residential boys' summer camp Contact: woofus@juno.com
Position Available: General Counselor Salary Range: $1,600 and up
The best job you will ever have Great fun teaching your activity and making lifelong friends Job lasts for 7 weeks Website: www.campgreenbrier.com

Camp Hollymont for Girls	Located: Asheville, North Carolina Type: Residential girls' summer camp Contact: 4info@hollymont.com
Position Available: Camp Nurse Salary Range:
Seeking Registered Nurses Two week sessions available May bring daughter (age 6 - 15) Website: www.hollymont.com

Camp Cheerio YMCA	Located: High Point, North Carolina Type: Residential camp with separate girls' and coed sessions Contact: director@campcheerio.org
Position Available: Counselors / Trip Leaders Salary Range: $165 - 215 per week
Beautiful Mountain Setting! Free Room/Board & Laundry, too! Looking for dedicated and enthusiastic staff to make a positive difference in the life of a child. Website: www.campcheerio.org

Camp Friendship	Located: Palmyra, Virginia Type: Coed residential camp Contact: info@campfriendship.com
Position Available: Counselor Salary Range: $1500-3000
One of the best private coed camps in the country! Also seeking instructors, challenge leaders, area directors, etc. Website: www.campfriendship.com