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

Camp Crestridge
Located: Ridgecrest, North Carolina
Type: Residential Girls' Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Counselor
Salary Range: $330/week+room and board
  • Camp Crestridge for Girls 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 Puppies, Rock Climbing, Cooking, Grilling, Embroidery, Watercolor, Bible Study, Woodworking, Outdoor Living, Sports, Guitar, Worship Leading and so much more. We have additional positions for activity directors, junior counselors, adventure staff, office staff, drivers, and photographers.
  • 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://girls.ridgecrestcamps.com/staff/work-here

Camp Crestridge
Located: Ridgecrest, North Carolina
Type: Residential Girls' Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Junior Counselor
Salary Range: $290/week+room and board
  • Camp Crestridge for Girls 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 strong need for excellent 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 Puppies, Rock Climbing, Cooking, Grilling, Embroidery, Watercolor, Bible Study, Woodworking, Outdoor Living, Sports, Guitar, Worship Leading and so much more. We have additional positions for activity directors, counselors, adventure staff, office staff, drivers, and photographers.
  • Base "Jet" salaries begin at $290/week plus food and lodging. Jets live in cabins with campers and receive 2.5 days off per two-week session. Employment runs late May through early August. Jets must be finished with their senior year of high school.
  • Website: https://girls.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 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 Illahee
Located: Brevard, North Carolina
Type: Residential girls' summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Activity Specialists
Salary Range: $4000 +,depending on experience, for full season work
  • JOB DESCRIPTION: Help make a difference this summer! We are looking for fun, caring, responsible adults who are excited to share knowledge of their field with our campers.
  • PROGRAM INFORMATION: Our 4:1 camper-to-staff ratio ensures quality programs including: trips (Kayaking, Climbing and Hiking), Horseback Riding, Studio Arts (Woodworking, Ceramics, Arts and Crafts, Fiber Arts and Painting) and more!
  • BENEFITS: Excellent training opportunities; competitive salary range including bonuses for experience and certifications.
  • Seeking specialists for: Climbing, Kayaking, Hiking, High Ropes Course, Pottery, Woodworking and Horseback Riding
  • Website: https://www.campillahee.com/staff/work-here/

Keystone Camp for Girls
Located: Brevard, North Carolina
Type: Residential girls' summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Adventure Trip Staff
Salary Range: $2750+
  • JOB DESCRIPTION: Adventure Trip Staff Counselors will organize and instruct in one or more of our adventure sports and rock climbing, canoeing, and/or hiking and camping; will schedule and lead off-camp trips.
  • QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 19 or finished first year in college; have experience in the outdoors and our advneture sports; must love children; must be motivated, confident, and enthusiastic!
  • BENEFITS: Competitive salary; room, board, and laundry included; gain more certifications for job; learn about yourself; play in the outdoors all summer!
  • Website: http://www.keystonecamp.com

Keystone Camp for Girls
Located: Brevard, North Carolina
Type: Residential girls' summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Camp Counselors
Salary Range: $2500+
  • JOB DESCRIPTION: Counselors are first and foremost role models for our campers by being their cabin counselor as well as activity instructor, teaching one of our 18 traditional camp activities during the 10-week program.
  • QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 19 or finished first year in college; must love being with children; must be energetic, caring, and a great role model for children.
  • BENEFITS: Competitive salary; room, board, and laundry included; live in a small, family oriented community; play with children in the outdoors all summer!
  • Website: http://www.keystonecamp.com

Camp Green Cove
Located: Tuxedo, North Carolina
Type: Residential Girls' 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 Green Cove 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.greencove.com

Keystone Camp for Girls
Located: Brevard, North Carolina
Type: Residential girls' summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Lead Climber
Salary Range: $2750+
  • JOB DESCRIPTION: Our Lead Climber will be part of our adventure staff, non-cabin staff who assist with our adventure activities. Keystone's Lead Climber will lead, train, and model a safe climbing program with a focus on skill building and enjoyment. She will help organize trips and oversee day-to-day programming at the rock wall.
  • QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 21 years or older, work well with children, lead/trad climbing skills, will subsidize the WFR and AMGA SPI certifications.
  • BENEFITS: Competitive salary; room, board, and laundry included; live in a small, family oriented community; play with children in the outdoors all summer!
  • Website: http://www.keystonecamp.com

Keystone Camp for Girls
Located: Brevard, North Carolina
Type: Residential girls' summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Videographer
Salary Range: $2750+
  • DESCRIPTION: The videographer will be responsible for filming and processing high quality video of campers, staff, activities, and special programs. Videographer will edit and upload videos to camp website and social media on a regular basis
  • QUALIFICATIONS: Videographer must have an understanding of video hardware and video editing programs, organizational skills, and have the ability to engage the subjects of the video. At least one year of experience in videography (college level or equivalent). Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud and/or Final Cut Pro.
  • BENEFITS: Competitive salary; room, board, and laundry included; live in a small, family oriented community; play with children in the outdoors all summer!
  • Website: http://www.keystonecamp.com

American Dance Training Camp
Located: AZ, CA, CO, IL, MD, NC, TX, VT, WI
Type: Girls' Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Nurse
Salary Range: $500 +

Camp Riva-Lake
Located: Winchester, Tennessee
Type: Residential Girls' Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Sailing Counselor
Salary Range: $1000 for 3 weeks
  • Share your love of sailing with children! Needed: sailing counselor to teach sailing fundamentals at a residential girl's camp. Camp is situated on Tim's Ford Lake in middle Tennessee. Counselor must have experience sailing small boats (less than 15 ft)
  • Counselor may also teach other activities such as swimming, canoeing, basketball, etc if experienced in those areas
  • Counselor will live with campers in cabins and supervise is various activities.
  • Camp is 3 1/2 weeks commencing early July. Room/board included. Bonus for various certifications.
  • Website: http://www.camprivalake.com

Rockbrook Camp for Girls
Located: Brevard, North Carolina
Type: Residential girls' summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Cabin Counselor/Instructor
Salary Range: $2255+
  • Rockbrook Camp has been a private, traditional camp for girls ages 6 to 16, since 1921. Must enjoy working closely with children, strive to serve as a positive role model, and be attentive and responsible.
  • We're looking for enthusiastic people with a genuine interest in kids, people with leadership ability, and a love for having fun in a friendly and supportive environment.
  • Create a positive and exciting environment by living with a small group of children, participating in general camp programs, providing leadership and instruction in one or more specific camp activities (25+ different options).
  • Salary is based on experience. Room, board and laundry are provided. Additional pay for training and/or certification in camp related fields.
  • Website: http://www.rockbrookcamp.com/staff/

Rockbrook Camp for Girls
Located: Brevard, North Carolina
Type: Residential girls' summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Outdoor Adventure Specialist
Salary Range: $2000+
  • Rockbrook Camp has been a private, traditional camp for girls ages 6 to 16, since 1921. Must enjoy working closely with children, strive to serve as a positive role model, and be attentive and responsible.
  • We're looking for enthusiastic people with a genuine interest in kids, people with leadership ability, and a love for having fun in a friendly and supportive environment.
  • Backpacking, outdoor cooking, and group dynamics experience required, and a positive, safety-conscious, enthusiastic attitude a must.
  • Salary is based on experience. Room, board and laundry are provided. Additional pay for training and/or certification in camp related fields.
  • Website: http://www.rockbrookcamp.com/staff/

American Dance Training Camp
Located: AZ, CA, CO, IL, MD, NC, TX, VT, WI
Type: Girls' Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Lifeguard
Salary Range: $525 +

Camp Kahdalea
Located: Brevard, North Carolina
Type: Residential Girls' Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Staff
Salary Range: $1000 & up
  • 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, about a mile apart. Super chapels, super activities. Lots of work, but lots and lots of fun! It's sooo wonderful!
  • Website: http://www.kahdalea.com