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Tripp Lake Camp

Located: Poland, Maine

Position Available: Counselor/Activity Instructor

Salary Range: Dependent on Experience

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: nancy@tripplakecamp.com

Website: www.tripplakecamp.com

  • Tripp Lake Camp is a traditional, residential, seven-week, summer camp for girls. We are situated on 260 acres of woods, fields and lakefront. Our camp was established in 1911. We are celebrating over 100 years of traditional camping for girls.
  • We are looking for mature, compassionate individuals with experience, to teach their favorite activity to campers ages 7 to 16. Each counselor specializes in an activity and teaches it throughout the summer.
  • Instructional Activities include the following: Swimming, Sailing, Waterskiing, Canoeing and Kayaking, Fine Arts, Silver Jewelry, Copper Enameling, Pottery, Photography, Video, Theater, Gymnastics, Dance, Lacrosse, Soccer, Archery, Golf, Field Hockey, Softball, Rocks, Ropes, Basketball and English Riding.
  • Tripp Lake Camp is located in Poland, Maine, and runs from mid-June to mid-August. TLC is accredited by the American Camping Association. Please visit our website for more information, and call us at (800) 997-4347 for more Staff Information!

Forest Lake Camp

Located: Chestertown, New York

Position Available: Cabin Counselor/Kayak Instructor

Salary Range: $1700-3000 depending on experience

Type: Residential camp with separate campuses for boys and girls

Contact: info@forestlakecamp.com

Website: www.forestlakecamp.com

  • Be responsible for Kayak Program (Instruction, Kayak maintenance etc.)
  • Work as a Cabin Counselor
  • Dates are 6/15/2012 - 8/12/2012

The Mountain Workshop

Located: Danbury, Connecticut

Position Available: Outdoor Educator

Salary Range: Competitive Per Diem

Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions

Contact: info@mountainworkshop.com

Website: www.mountainworkshop.com

  • Working with kids, kayaking, hiking, canoeing, rafting, caving, climbing.
  • Industry Pro-deals.

Maine Arts Camp

Located: Unity, Maine

Position Available: Camp Counselor

Salary Range: $1800

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: info@maineartscamp.com

Website: www.maineartscamp.com

  • Our camp is located on the campus of Unity College, an environmental college located in Unity, Maine. We are looking for staff to assist in a variety of areas.
  • Activities include an extensive visual arts program, as well dance, theater, culinary arts, videgraphy, digital photography, robotics, woodworking, environmental ed, gardening and individual sports such as archery, yoga, fitness, kayaking/canoeing, mountain biking and more.
  • We are a non-competitive camp and a small, inclusive community where children are encouraged to explore new activities and be accepting of others different from themselves.
  • If you are looking to live and work with children in a welcoming community, contact us!

Roaring Brook Camp for Boys

Located: Bradford, Vermont

Position Available: Outdoor Skills Instructors

Salary Range: $2,500-$3,000

Type: Residential boys' summer camp

Contact: rainest@sover.net

Website: www.roaringbrookcamp.com

  • 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 accommodate vegetarians.

Kamp Kohut

Located: Oxford, Maine

Position Available: Activity Specialist

Salary Range: From $1700+Travel+Bonuses

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: jenny@kampkohut.com

Website: www.kampkohut.com

  • Are you passionate about working with children? Would you like to share your interest, enthusiasm, and experience for a specific activity with kids? We are looking for dynamic, energetic individuals who would like to make a difference in the lives of children.
  • We offer a very camp-competitive salary, plus travel allowance (up to $500), plus generous bonuses for certifications and experience. Room and board is all included.
  • We need instructors in archery, waterski, tennis, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, swimming, backpacking, climbing, radio, crew, drama, pottery, lacrosse, web design and other activities from our watersports , media, landsports, arts, and adventure programs.
  • Visit our website to find out more, or contact our super staff coordinator Jenny!

Camp Lohikan

Located: Lake Como, Pennsylvania

Position Available: Instructors/Counselors

Salary Range: $1500-3000

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: info@lohikan.com

Website: www.lohikan.com/staffrec.htm

  • 400 Summer Camp Jobs Available! Camp Lohikan is a traditional summer camp for boys and girls of the ages 6 to 15. We feature instruction in 65+ daily activities and a supportive, nurturing camp community where the safety and the happiness of our campers is the highest priority.
  • BENEFITS: Travel allowance is available. Tipping is permitted. Room, board and laundry services are provided. Pre and post camp employment is available. Staff lounge with high-speed internet access is available to staff.
  • Summer Jobs Include: Team Sports, Individual Sports, Waterfront, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Horseback Riding, Adventure & Wilderness Programs, Extreme Sports, Circus Acts, Media Arts and Support Staff.

Brown Ledge Camp

Located: Colchester, Vermont

Position Available: Kayaking Instructor

Salary Range: Competitive camp salary

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: blc@brownledge.org

Website: www.brownledge.org

  • 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 live with other staff. Staff 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.

Independent Lake Camp

Located: Orson, Pennsylvania

Position Available: Counselor/Watersports/Land Sports

Salary Range: $1500-2200

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: ilcnigel@aol.com

Website: www.independentlake.com

  • Great food
  • No curfew
  • No Uniform
  • Tattoos/Piercings allowed

Camp Winaukee

Located: Moultonborough, New Hampshire

Position Available: Ropes & Waterfront Counselors

Salary Range: $1,800 - $2,500

Type: Residential boys' summer camp

Contact: info@winaukee.com

Website: www.winaukee.com

  • Full Meals & Housing, Travel Stipends, Internship Credit Available
  • Instruct campers in Swim, Sailing, Kayaking, High Ropes, Outdoor Adventure.
  • Live on the shores of the spectacular Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire.

Camp Cody

Located: Freedom, New Hampshire

Position Available: Waterfront staff

Salary Range: Competitive

Type: Residential Coed Camp

Contact: info@cody.org

Website: www.cody.org

  • Waterfront staff will instruct and help to coordinate Cody's waterfront. It is imperative that waterfront staff have the appropriate training and certifications to adequately perform their duties as well as have strict expectations for the safety of activities.
  • Must be lifeguard certified or be willing and able to become certified during staff training.
  • Must have experience and enthusiam for sport which you will be instructing (sailing, waterskiing, swimming, windsurfing, kayaking, or canoeing).