Summer camp jobs at summer camps and wilderness programs in the U.S. and Canada, a CampPage directory

Bethel Horizons

• Paid position per season plus room and board. Summer season: June 15-August 22, 2008. Staff Training: June 4-June 13, 2008. Week of July 4th off.
• Plan, prepare, and cook for small groups of campers and staff at the Tent & Trailer grounds on Bethel Horizons in your own Chuckwagon kitchen. Room for creativity.
• We are interested in people who enjoy working with children of all backgrounds, outdoors in a Christian setting. They must work together to help connect kids to the four harmonies of God, Self, Others and Nature.
• Website: www.bethel-madison.org/index.php

Bethel Horizons

• Paid position per season plus room and board. Summer season: June 15-August 22, 2008. Staff Training: June 4-June 13, 2008. Week of July 4th off.
• Plant, weed, water, and care for luscious garden in addition teaching youth about living off the land. May include working with youth to care for garden in Madison, WI.
• We are interested in people who enjoy working with children of all backgrounds, outdoors in a Christian setting. They must work together to help connect kids to the four harmonies of God, Self, Others and Nature.
• Website: www.bethel-madison.org/index.php

B'nai B'rith Beber Camp

• Great benefits include beautiful location, friendly people, staff lounge, staff recreational program, free laundry, email, & transport.
• Work as a counselor for a group of boys or girls age 7-15.
• Website: www.bebercamp.com

House In The Wood Summer Camp

• Nine weeks June 14 to August 17, includes 2 weeks paid staff training
• Fulfilling jobs working with inner city Chicago youth includes salary plus nice housing and good meals
• Average 50% staff return rate from both here and abroad
• Website: www.houseinthewood.org

House In The Wood Summer Camp

• Nine weeks June 14 to August 17, includes 2 weeks paid staff training
• Fulfilling jobs working with inner city Chicago youth includes salary plus nice housing and good meals
• Plan and teach one of the following activities: swimming, boating, arts (performing and visual), nature or team sports.
• Website: www.houseinthewood.org

Camp Woodbrooke

• Join us June 15 to August 12 for staff training and a 7-week camp program. Increased salary for First Aid, Lifesaving, WSI credentials
• We seek counselors who enjoy outdoor living and are enthusiastic about working with youngsters in our small camp community of about 34 campers and 16 staff members.
• Activities include nature, hiking, swimming, arts & crafts, archery, gardening, overnight tenting, games, cooking, pottery, woodworking.
• Website: www.campwoodbrooke.org

Camp Helen Brachman

• Join us for 3, 11 day sessions plus staff training, for a total of about 8 weeks, (6 weeks in the cabin with campers), low camper to staff ratios, and lots of staff support.
• Primarily inner-city Milwaukee youth, high energy experience, with arts and crafts, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, fishing, field sports, nature programs, overnight campout, and an outrageous program designed to create lessons and memories that will last a lifetime.
• Room, board, laundry, time off, internet access, and some outstanding staff training, and multi-cultural experience.
• Website: www.campbrachman.org

Camp Helen Brachman

• Join us for 3, 11 day sessions plus staff training, for a total of about 8 weeks, leading program area activities, teach your passion!
• Primarily inner-city Milwaukee youth, high energy experience, with arts and crafts, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, fishing, field sports, nature programs, overnight campout, and an outrageous program designed to create lessons and memories that will last a lifetime.
• Room, board, laundry, time off, internet access, and some outstanding staff training, and multi-cultural experience
• Website: www.campbrachman.org

Birch Trail Camp for girls

• Climbing is one of the most popular activities in camp. Almost every camper in camp will spend time climbing or rappelling on our one of a kind 55 foot high, 35 foot around leadable wall. It is chocked full of features and complete with horizontal and vertical traverses, boldering problems, a 60 foot off width vertical crack route and much much more! In addition, campers and climbing instructors have the opportunity to participate in 3-day rock climbing trips led by a certified outfitter.
• Work as part of a team to manage all safety aspects of the climbing program; supervise and train other staff on belaying techniques; instruct campers on climbing skills; and provide encouragement and support to campers while they climb.
• We are looking for fun, enthusiastic applicants who understand the value and challenge in learning how to climb. All applicants should have an interest in working with children and experience climbing on walls and in the outdoors. Ideal applicants will have experience in lead climbing, setting up top rope climbs, and wall set-up and safety. We can help train you in any of these areas if they are new to you.
• Website: www.birchtrail.com

Birch Trail Camp for girls

• All Birch Trail campers go on 3-8 day camping trips in the upper-Midwest and Canada. Trip Leaders organize and guide basic camping, backpacking, flat-water and white-water canoeing, sea kayaking, horseback riding, and rock climbing trips depending on their skills and experiences.
• Applicants should have experience and interest in camping and working with children. As a leader on trips, Trip Leaders should be level-headed, responsible, safety-minded, and fun. All applicants must be at least 21 years old, hold a current driver's license, and have a good driving record.
• We provide extensive training at camp in outdoor, camping, and counseling skills. We offer opportunities to earn certifications, including LGT and WFR.
• Website: www.birchtrail.com

Camp WeHaKee for Girls

• Guide, supervise up to 8 campers with co-counselor in cabin
• Lead or assist with activities based on skills, experience & interest
• Share your energy and enthusiasm as a positive role-model
• Website: www.campwehakee.com

Camp WeHaKee for Girls

• Share your special skills and experience with girls
• Guide, supervise up to 8 campers with co-counselor in cabin
• Lead activities such as pottery, horseback riding, swimming, skiing, tennis, sailing and more!
• Website: www.campwehakee.com

Camp Nicolet for Girls

• Join us for an exciting 9-week summer program and earn a wealth of experience! Excellent living accommodations, beautiful environment, and a chance to make new friends from all over the world while giving your best toward the positive development of today's youth. A job that's fun!
• 24 hours off-duty per week
• room, board, insurance, staff training; available internships/college credit
• Website: www.campnicolet.com

Camp Nicolet for Girls

• Join us for an exciting 9-week summer program and earn a wealth of experience! Excellent living accommodations, beautiful environment, and a chance to make new friends from all over the world while giving your best toward the positive development of today's youth. A job that's fun!
• available interships/college credit
• room, board, insurance, staff training; 40 hours/week
• Website: www.campnicolet.com

Red Pine Camp

• Staff are hired as specialists in at least one of our many areas of instruction (waterfront, tennis, riding, landsports)
• Kitchen, maintenance, nursing positions also available.
• Website: www.redpinecamp.com

The Road Less Traveled

• SUMMER EXPEDITION LEADERS and co-leaders needed for western U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, Gulf Coast, Panama, Ecuador, Peru, Tanzania, China, Guatemala, Spain, Bhutan, India, Azore Islands, Costa Rica, and Norway programs for teenagers.
• The Road Less Traveled provides summer Community Service, Wilderness Adventure, and Global Perspectives trips for students ages 13-19. As a staff member you have the opportunity to lead a group of dedicated students in the teaching of wilderness skills, cultural and environmental awareness, and community service. You will work with committed, experienced, and supportive staff members while backpacking, rock climbing, mountaineering, desert hiking, kayaking, and whitewater rafting.
• Trip leaders and co-leaders begin their summer with 8 days of staff training in Colorado. From Colorado, leaders depart for their trips. Must be 21 years old, have experience working with teenagers and possess solid wilderness skills. Hold a valid drivers license and maintain a good driving record. Leaders must hold current WFR or WEMT certification. Personal interview mandatory.
• Benefits include a salary, living expenses, stipend towards certifications, and prodeal purchases, along with the opportunity to work with world-renown and expert guides. More information and employment applications are available on our website: www.theroadlesstraveled.com email to
• Website: www.theroadlesstraveled.com

Camp Ojibwa for Boys

• Room, board, laundry, transportation: June 1 - August 30, 2007
• Previous experience and training required.
• Outstanding facilities - one of America's great private boys camps!
• Website: www.campojibwa.com

Camp Ojibwa for Boys

• Room, board, laundry, transportation - June 11 to August 10, 2007
• Clinical experince - shot giving.
• Assist full time Doctors. Live, work, and play in an awesome environment loctaed in the beautiful north woods of Wisconsin
• Website: www.campojibwa.com

Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute

• MoshWest is the wilderness program of Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI), the Reform Movement's camp in Wisconsin. It is a four week summer program taking high school age students to Utah and Colorado trekking in mountain and desert terrain with Jewish learning built into the experience.
• We are seeking staff who are at least 21 years of age, WFR certified or better and with experience leading a similar program. There is a week of orientation and training in advance of the program at our facility in Wisconsin.
• Salary is commensurate with your experience and training.
• Website: www.osrui.org

Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute

• Leaders sought for our high ropes Alpine Tower and low ropes courses.
• Website: www.osrui.org

Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya

• Build your resume, skills, and memories on the Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya team in the beautiful northwoods of Wisconsin!
• Employee benefits include: weekly salary, room & board, training, CPR/First Aid Certifications, YMCA Membership, and weekends off.
• Resident Camp Counselors supervise a cabin group of 6-8 campers and are responsible for leading a camp program area. We are seeking responsible, enthusiastic individuals committed to kids, camp, and fun!
• Website: www.campunahliya.org

Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya

• Open Positions: Adventure Trip Counselors, Waterfront Director, Leadership Director, Trail Director, & Activity Coordinator
• Employee benefits include: weekly salary, room & board, training, CPR/First Aid Certifications, YMCA Membership, and weekends off.
• Work as a leader of the Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya team as a member of the Summer Program Staff.
• Website: www.campunahliya.org

YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow

• Residential and/or Day Camp positions are available. Salary range depending on experience, qualifications and room and board. Day Camp Counselor/Naturalists have an option to take room and board. Staff receive training in teaching many activities including; canoeing, kayaking, archery, environmental education, team building, campfires, outdoor skills, and more.
• QUALIFICATIONS: Training and/or experience in one or more of the following areas are desired: camp counseling, team building, experiential education, environmental education, outdoor adventure/recreational activities, waterfront supervision, arts & crafts, campfires, and field sports. Preference will be given to applicants who have completed college course work or a degree in camp management, environmental education, education, recreation or related fields. Previous leadership experience and/or desire to work with with youth and teens is required. Must be a positive role-model, flexible, energetic, dedicated and a resopnsible team player. CPR and first aid certifications are required (on site training available). Lifeguarding certification a plus.
• Join a staff team of 25 for an experience of a lifetime!
• Website: www.glacierhollow.com

YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow

• Room and board included. Staff receive training in teaching many activities including; canoeing, kayaking, archery, environmental education, team building, campfires, outdoor skills, and more.
• QUALIFICATIONS: Waterfront Director must be at least 21 years of age and has previous supervision experience with waterfronts and/or pools. A valid driver's license, CPR and first aid, and lifeguarding certifications required. WSI certification preferred. Training and/or experience in one or more of the following areas are desired: camp counseling, team building, experiential education, environmental education, outdoor adventure/recreational activities, waterfront supervision, arts & crafts, campfires, and field sports. Preference will be given to applicants who have completed college course work or a degree in camp management, environmental education, education, recreation or related fields. Previous leadership experience and/or desire to work with with youth and teens is required. Must be a positive role-model, flexible, energetic, dedicated and a resopnsible team player.
• Join a staff team of 25 for an experience of a lifetime!
• Website: www.glacierhollow.com

YMCA Camp Pepin

• YMCA Camp Pepin is nestled among the mountainous bluffs of the Mississippi River with 200 feet of waterfront on Lake Pepin (a widening in the Mississippi).
• Resident Counselors work together in pairs when supervising cabin groups of up to 10 campers each and live in cabins with the campers. They also guide campers in activities that include canoeing, kayaking, swimming, rugby, archery, riflery, nature, horseback riding, theater, arts and crafts, high ropes, the climbing tower, and adventure trips.
• We offer free staff training, housing, meals, First Aid, CPR, and optional Lifeguarding certifications.
• Website: www.camppepin.org

YMCA Camp Pepin

• YMCA Camp Pepin is nestled among the mountainous bluffs of the Mississippi River with 200 feet of waterfront on Lake Pepin (a widening in the Mississippi).
• Program staff oversee major activity areas or specialty camps while serving in positions such as Program Director, Waterfront Director, Boating Director, Challenge Course Director, Leadership Director, Trail Director, and Arts & Crafts Director. When program staff are not with the campers, they live in staff lodging.
• We offer free staff training, housing, meals, First Aid, CPR, and optional Lifeguarding certifications.
• Website: www.camppepin.org

Camp Anokijig

• 9 weeks of summer camp plus 10 days of training, instructing in a specific camp skill area and assisting in a living section.
• Activities: Swim Instruction/Lifeguard, Swimming games/Lifeguard, Fishing, Canoeing/Lifeguard, Assistant Horsemanship Director, Archery, Land games, Windsurfing/Lifeguard, Specialty camps, Sailing/Lifeguard, Maintenance, Camp Store, Dance & Drama, Adventure Tripping Assistant, Trail crafts/Nature
• Paid staff training, Room and Board provided, Free Lifeguard Certification available,..all in a beautiful setting.
• Website: www.anokijig.com

Camp Anokijig

• 9 weeks of summer camp plus 10 days of training, manage a camper living section and assist instruction in a specific camp skill area.
• Swim Instruction/Lifeguard, Swimming games/Lifeguard, Fishing, Canoeing/Lifeguard, Wrangler, Archery, Land games, Windsurfing/Lifeguard, Sailing/Lifeguard, Dance & Drama, Trail crafts/Nature (camping skills), Arts & Crafts
• Paid staff training, Room and Board provided, Free Lifeguard Certification available,..all in a beautiful setting.
• Website: www.anokijig.com

Camp Osoha

• Chance of a lifetime to impact young girls in a healthy, nurturing and fun environment while forming lifelong friendships with fellow staff members.
• Teach or learn to teach waterfront sports, individual land sports, crafts, etc. and enjoy wilderness camping on canoe trips.
• June 9 - Aug. 11; Room, Board, Laundry, Medical/Accident Insurance and certification in Life Guard Training.
• Website: www.osoha.com

Camp Osoha

• Proactive approach in promoting good health & saftety for campers & staff.
• Need basic understanding of First Aid & common health problems.
• Benefits same as counselors plus malpractice insurance...own living quarters in log cabin.
• Website: www.osoha.com

Camp Towering Pines

• Positions for men and women
• Instruction skills in traditional camp activities
• Website: www.toweringpinescamp.com

Camp Towering Pines

• Website: www.toweringpinescamp.com

Camp Woodland

• Positions for men and women
• Instruction skills in traditional camp activities
• Website: www.campwoodland.com

Camp Woodland

• Website: www.campwoodland.com

Camp Timberlane for Boys

• We are looking for a mature, responsible, and organized person to direct our Rock Climbing program. This is our 2nd most populated program, where campers learn how to rock climb, how to set up and run belaying systems as well as safely use and maintain all climbing equipment.
• Our huge 70' tall climbing tower is the tallest of its kind in the country, with three different sides, including one natural rock face, and is ideal for both new and experienced climbers. We also have a brand new bouldering gym with over 1,000 sq ft of simulated rock face, also a challenge for climbers of any skill level.
• You must have strong skills in anchor setting, belay techniques, and climbing equipment care. In addition to teaching climbing, you will also be a cabin counselor, which involves living and working alongside 2 other counselors with a cabin group of 8 - 12 campers.
• Website: www.camptimberlane.com

Swift Nature Camp

• Come excite children in the wonders of nature.
• Teach hands-on science with microscopes and more.
• Website: swiftnaturecamp.com/counselor-employment.htm

Swift Nature Camp

• Come help change the world one child at a time.
• This summer do something special; join the Swift Nature Camp family!
• Website: www.swiftnaturecamp.com

SuperCamp

• Team leaders must be 18 or older, willing to work long hours, high committed to others, and willing to work 4-8 weeks away from home.
• This position includes being a mentor and role model to students. Team leaders are the catalysts for team building and personal growth at SuperCamp.
• Team leaders lead activities, supervise students, facilitate team meetings, create camp spirit, and support logistics managers with logistical aspect of camp.
• Website: www.supercamp.com

SuperCamp

• The Preferred Wellness Person is a licensed nurse, paramedic, or EMT.
• The Wellness Person must be responsible, caring, organized, and enjoy working with students.
• The Wellness Person is responsible for the health maintenance and emergency care of both student and staff.
• Website: www.supercamp.com

Camp Timberlane for Boys

• Join our team of 10 trip leaders implementing our calendar of over 40 wilderness canoeing, backpacking, rock climbing & sea kayaking grips of up to 12 days in length.
• Comprehensive training from experts in hard skills, Leave no Trace camping, and child development. Polish your outdoor leadership skills!
• Compensation includes salary, travel allowance, room & board, health insurance, subsidizing WFR certification, and beautiful trips throughout the North Country.
• Website: www.camptimberlane.com