Summer Camp Jobs at boys' summer camps and adventure programs in North Carolina

Camp Ridgecrest
Located: Ridgecrest, North Carolina
Type: Residential Boys' Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Junior Counselor
Salary Range: $290/week+room and board
  • Camp Ridgecrest for Boys is located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, just 20 minutes east of Asheville. The camp staff are passionate about helping campers grow the whole self: spiritually, physically, mentally, and socially.
  • Opportunities for paid ministry are available in many different areas. We have a strong need for excellent Junior Counselors who are excited about learning and responsibility. The role of a Junior Counselor is rooted in service, loving kids unconditionally, and sharing Christ in daily life.
  • Activities include Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Football, Weight Lifting, Archery, Riflery, Crafts, Rocketry, Outdoor Living, Bible Study, Guitar, and more. We have additional positions for activity directors, counselors, adventure staff, laundry staff, office staff, and photojournalists.
  • Base JC salaries begin at $290/week plus food and lodging. Junior Counselors live in cabins with campers and receive 2.5 days off per two-week session. Employment runs from late May to early August. JC's must be finished with their senior year of high school.
  • Website: https://boys.ridgecrestcamps.com/staff/work-here

Camp Ridgecrest
Located: Ridgecrest, North Carolina
Type: Residential Boys' Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Counselor
Salary Range: $330/week+room and board
  • Camp Ridgecrest for Boys is located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, just 20 minutes east of Asheville. The camp staff are passionate about helping campers grow the whole self: spiritually, physically, mentally, and socially.
  • Opportunities for paid ministry are available in many different areas. The greatest need is for camp counselors. The role of a counselor is rooted in service, loving kids unconditionally, and sharing Christ in daily life.
  • Activities include Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Football, Weight Lifting, Archery, Riflery, Crafts, Rocketry, Outdoor Living, Bible Study, Guitar, and more. We have additional positions for activity directors, junior counselors, adventure staff, laundry staff, office staff, photojournalists, and drivers.
  • Base counselor salaries begin at $330/week plus food and lodging. Counselors live in cabins with campers and receive 2.5 days off per two-week session. Internship opportunities are available. Employment runs late May through early August. Counselors must be 18 and finished with their freshman year of college or equivalent.
  • Website: https://boys.ridgecrestcamps.com/staff/work-here

Turtle Island Preserve Summer Camps
Located: Boone, North Carolina
Type: Residential summer camp with separate sessions for boys and girls
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Cook
Salary Range: negotiable per experience
  • Familiar with cooking with wood and wood cookstoves and open hearth
  • Totally non-electrical natural setting
  • Prepare organic nutritious meals from scratch. No processed foods.
  • Website: http://www.turtleislandpreserve.org

Turtle Island Preserve Summer Camps
Located: Boone, North Carolina
Type: Residential summer camp with separate sessions for boys and girls
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Camp Counselor
Salary Range: negotiable per experience
  • extraordinary grounds and wilderness for discovery
  • hone primitve skills and teach in undisturbed wilderness
  • overnight excursions, campfire programs, friendships and leadership opportunites
  • Website: http://www.turtleislandpreserve.org

PARI Summer Space Exploration Camps
Located: Rosman, NC
Type: Coed Sleepaway Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Summer Camp Counselor
Salary Range: depending on job and experience
  • stipend
  • meals & lodging included
  • astronomical research opportunities
  • offsite adventures
  • Website: https://www.pari.edu/

PARI Summer Space Exploration Camps
Located: Rosman, NC
Type: Coed Sleepaway Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Summer Camp Counselor in Training
Salary Range: depending on experience
  • stipend
  • meals & lodging included
  • astronomical research opportunities
  • offsite adventures
  • Website: https://www.pari.edu/

Camp Carolina
Located: Brevard, North Carolina
Type: Residential Boys' Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Activity Staff (sports, arts, yoga, music, lifeguards etc)
Salary Range: $200-$380 per week depending on age/experience
  • Spend your summer in Western North Carolina with 120 like minded co workers! Salary included all meals, board as well as time off adventures on high activity trips (optional) such as wake boarding, climbing, biking etc
  • Receive free training as a Red Cross Lifeguard or Raft Guide to be able to assist on those activities. Full training for your specific activity plus 1 full week of Orientation Training provided (we pay for Orientation Training)
  • We are looking for staff passionate about teaching and inspiring the next generation in their chosen activity.
  • Website: http://www.campcarolina.com

Camp Carolina
Located: Brevard, North Carolina
Type: Residential Boys' Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Outdoor Adventure Staff
Salary Range: $200-$380 per week (based on age/skill)
  • CCB is located in Western North Carolina where we are surrounded by some of the best rock climbing, mountain biking, horse riding, hiking, fly fishing, sea kayaking and mountain boarding in the country. And we are hiring instructors for all of these positions!
  • Our campers come from all over the world and choose CCB for the High adventure activities we offer as well as the skilled, passionate, trained and awesome staff we have each year.
  • Our Adventure staff train for up to 5 weeks and receive subsidized/free Internationally recognized courses based on their activity department
  • Network with outdoor professionals from 16+ countries. Spend your post camp traveling the world with new friends doing what you love!
  • Website: http://www.campcarolina.com

Camp Carolina
Located: Brevard, North Carolina
Type: Residential Boys' Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Counselors
Salary Range: $200-$380 per week depending on age/experience
  • Spend your summer in Western North Carolina with 120 like minded co workers! Salary included all meals, board as well as time off adventures on high activity trips (optional) such as wake boarding, climbing, biking etc
  • Receive free training as a Red Cross Lifeguard or Raft Guide to be able to assist on those activities. Full training for your specific activity plus 1 full week of Orientation Training provided (we pay for Orientation Training)
  • Be a cabin counselor to 6-7 campers. Ensure their health, safety and well being and use your creativity to create an awesome experience for all boys in your cabin
  • Website: http://www.campcarolina.com

Camp High Rocks
Located: Cedar Mountain, North Carolina
Type: Residential boys' summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Whitewater Paddling Director
Salary Range: $370-$500/week
  • Camp High Rocks has one opening for a director of its summer whitewater program. Director must be experienced in teaching mostly open boat, but experience in kayak and C-1 is very helpful. Rivers we paddle include the Chattooga, Nantahala, Tuckaseegee, French Broad, Green, Pigeon, and Toe.
  • Qualifications: At least 21 years of age, experience leading river trips, Wilderness First Responder, and ACA whitewater instructor certification (certification available prior to camp season).
  • Direct staff of 6-7 canoeing counselors. Create lesson plans for the program. Maintain fleet of boats and gear. Instruct canoeing on our 11 acre lake and lead trips to local rivers.
  • May 23 - August 5, 2023. Training dates in May. Other benefits include room, board, and free laundry facilities; staff lounge area with wifi; extensive professional discounts; an incredible location with over 1000 acres of wilderness; adjacent to some of the best wilderness and highest mountains on the Eastern Seaboard!
  • Website: https://www.highrocks.com

Camp High Rocks
Located: Cedar Mountain, North Carolina
Type: Residential boys' summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Assistant Director of Rock Climbing
Salary Range: $350-$450/week
  • Camp High Rocks, a private boys camp in Western North Carolina, has an assistant director opening for its summer rock climbing program. Candidate should have extensive experience with climbing, instruction, equipment, and related outdoor skills.
  • Responsibilities: Help direct 7-8 climbing instructors. Instruct climbing skills, safety aspects, create lesson plans. Lead climbing trips on and off camp property, including occasional overnights.
  • Qualifications: At least 21 years of age. Experience leading climbing program, clean driving record, Wilderness First Responder, and SPI certification. Training can be offered for the right candidate.
  • Dates are May 23 -August 5, 2023. Other benefits include room, board, and free laundry facilities; staff lounge with wireless internet; extensive professional discounts; an incredible location with over 1000 acres of wilderness; adjacent to some of the best wilderness and highest mountains on the Eastern Seaboard!
  • Website: https://www.highrocks.com

Camp High Rocks
Located: Cedar Mountain, North Carolina
Type: Residential boys' summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Director of Ceramics
Salary Range: $350-$450/week
  • Camp High Rocks has a director opening for our ceramics program. Director should have experience working with clay and time spent running a studio including: kiln firing (electric), pinch pots, wheels, and glazing. The job places an emphasis on organization, creativity, flexibility, and imagination.
  • Responsibilities: A director will lead a team of 1-2 other instructors. Lesson planning, creating projects to develop skills, creativity, and just for enjoyment! The director is responsible for supplies, training staff members, working with campers, and the care of the studio space.
  • Qualifications: At least 19 years of age or rising college sophomore, with a strong interest in working with children. Preference given to those with prior experience running a ceramics program. Knowledge of glazing and operating kilns important.
  • Position dates are May 23 - August 5, 2023. Other benefits include room, board, and free laundry facilities; staff lounge with wifi; extensive professional discounts; and an incredible location with over 1000 acres of wilderness!
  • Website: https://www.highrocks.com

Camp High Rocks
Located: Cedar Mountain, North Carolina
Type: Residential boys' summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Challenge Course Director
Salary Range: $500-$650/week
  • Camp High Rocks has an opening for the director of our Challenge Course. Our course consists of 18 high elements at 25 and 45 feet. Director will lead 3 facilitators and together they will guide campers through ground school, processing, and debriefing the experience on the course.
  • The Director will be in charge of overseeing course maintenance and scheduling cabin groups for the course. Director will also be in charge of supervising a team of 3 facilitators and serving as the lead facilitator on the course.
  • Applicants should have experience and training with challenge course facilitation. Preference given to those with more extensive leadership, processing, and rescue skills.
  • Dates are May 23 -August 5, 2023. From $500-$650 per week for the ten-week season, depending on experience and qualifications. Room and board are included along with free laundry and Wi-Fi. Training courses available in late May.
  • Website: https://www.highrocks.com

Camp Invention
Located: Locations Nationwide
Type: Coed Day Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Camp Invention Instructor
Salary Range:
  • Gain transferable teaching strategies to create immersive STEM experiences in your in-person or virtual classroom.
  • Receive CEUs* and a stipend.
  • Empower children to build confidence, friendships and creativity.
  • Easily create a unique and fun learning experience using the step-by-step curriculum and materials provided.
  • Website: http://www.campinvention.org

Camp Mondamin
Located: Tuxedo, North Carolina
Type: Residential Boys' Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Counselor / Outdoor Educator
Salary Range: competitive
  • We are a noncompetitive, non-regimented camp focused on fun, growth and instruction. We need people who enjoy working and living with children and have skills in: backpacking, climbing, mountain biking, whitewater boating, sailing, horseback riding, swimming, environmental education, tennis and arts and crafts.
  • Everyone who works at Mondamin has three basic responsibilities: Teaching skills and leading trips in an outdoor activity. Working directly with kids as a counselor, advisor, and advocate. And participation and influence as a member of the camp community.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have completed at least one year of undergraduate study at a college or university (or equivalent). Should have experience in and be willing to teach one or more of our activities (some training provided).
  • Salaries are individually determined based on your age, experience and skills. Our salaries compare favorably with most other camps and rise as you prove yourself. All food and lodging is provided. Time off: everyone gets 36 hours per week leave (a day and 2 nights).
  • Website: http://www.mondamin.com

Camp Mondamin
Located: Tuxedo, North Carolina
Type: Residential Boys' Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Rock Climbing Instructor
Salary Range: competitive
  • Traditional climbers and backpackers wanted.
  • We are a noncompetitive, non-regimented camp focused on fun, growth and instruction. We need people who enjoy working and living with children and have skills in: backpacking, climbing, mountain biking, whitewater boating, sailing, horseback riding, swimming, environmental education, tennis and arts and crafts.
  • Website: http://www.mondamin.com

Camp Mondamin
Located: Tuxedo, North Carolina
Type: Residential Boys' Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Swimming Counselor
Salary Range: competitive
  • We are a noncompetitive, non-regimented camp focused on fun, growth and instruction. We need people who enjoy working and living with children and have skills in: backpacking, climbing, mountain biking, whitewater boating, sailing, horseback riding, swimming, environmental education, tennis and arts and crafts.
  • Everyone who works at Mondamin has three basic responsibilities: Teaching skills and leading trips in an outdoor activity. Working directly with kids as a counselor, advisor, and advocate. And participation and influence as a member of the camp community.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have completed at least one year of undergraduate study at a college or university (or equivalent). Should have experience in and be willing to teach one or more of our activities (some training provided).
  • Salaries are individually determined based on your age, experience and skills. Our salaries compare favorably with most other camps and rise as you prove yourself. All food and lodging is provided. Time off: everyone gets 36 hours per week leave (a day and 2 nights).
  • Website: http://www.mondamin.com

Camp Mondamin
Located: Tuxedo, North Carolina
Type: Residential Boys' Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Tennis Counselor
Salary Range: competitive
  • We are a noncompetitive, non-regimented camp focused on fun, growth and instruction. We need people who enjoy working and living with children and have skills in: backpacking, climbing, mountain biking, whitewater boating, sailing, horseback riding, swimming, environmental education, tennis and arts and crafts.
  • Everyone who works at Mondamin has three basic responsibilities: Teaching skills and leading trips in an outdoor activity. Working directly with kids as a counselor, advisor, and advocate. And participation and influence as a member of the camp community.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have completed at least one year of undergraduate study at a college or university (or equivalent). Should have experience in and be willing to teach one or more of our activities (some training provided).
  • Salaries are individually determined based on your age, experience and skills. Our salaries compare favorably with most other camps and rise as you prove yourself. All food and lodging is provided. Time off: everyone gets 36 hours per week leave (a day and 2 nights).
  • Website: http://www.mondamin.com

Camp Rockmont
Located: Black Mountain, North Carolina
Type: Residential Boys' Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Cabin Counselor
Salary Range: $225/week + bonuses
  • Counselor of 8 boys - ages ranging from 6-16. Guide and direct your cabin in a variety of camp programs/activities.
  • Enthusiastic staff.
  • Hardworking, encouraging environment where lives are changed.
  • Rock Climbing experience desired.
  • Website: http://www.rockmont.com/work-at-camp

Camp Rockmont
Located: Black Mountain, North Carolina
Type: Residential Boys' Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Waterfront Staff
Salary Range: $225/week + bonuses
  • Lifeguard and skill instructor (LGT, CPR, FA certifications needed). WSI preferred.
  • State of the art waterfront facility on beautiful Lake Eden.
  • Hardworking, enthusiastic staff committed to the safety and well-being of the campers.
  • Website: http://www.rockmont.com/work-at-camp

Raven Knob Scout Reservation
Located: Low Gap, North Carolina
Type: Residential boys' summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Merit Badge Instructor
Salary Range: $75-210/wk
  • Instruct one of 30 merit badges in instructional area to Boy Scouts, ages 13-17.
  • Opportunity to work with scouts from across the Eastern seaboard.
  • Great pay, training, and other exciting benefits!
  • Website: http://www.ravenknob.com

Camp Chosatonga
Located: Brevard, North Carolina
Type: Residential Boys' Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Staff
Salary Range: $1000 & up
  • Traditional NC Mt. Camp with Christian ideals. An awesome place to work! Great location, great people and lifelong friendships develop!
  • Camp sessions are about 4 and 5 weeks so you have TIME with the same kids and staff! They don't change every week.
  • Brother-Sister Camps, a mile apart - in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina - land of great mountains, great rocks and great whitewater rivers! Super, super chapels, super activities. Lots of work, but lots and lots of fun! It's sooo wonderful!
  • Website: http://www.chosatonga.com