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Camp High Rocks

Located: Cedar Mountain, North Carolina

Position Available: Activity Instructor/Cabin Counselor

Salary Range: $250 to 420 per week

Type: Residential boys' summer camp

Contact: staffinfo@highrocks.com

Website: www.highrocks.com

  • Camp High Rocks sits at an elevation of 3000 feet in the midst of 1100 acres of camp-owned mountain woodland, with an 11 acre lake, and miles of hiking and biking trails. Founded in 1958, High Rocks remains dedicated to providing a caring, challenging, and noncompetitive outdoor experience for boys.
  • Each counselor shares in various responsibilities: being aware of camper safety, organizing activities in camp and on trips out of camp, teaching specific skills, and supporting the campers' growth. Male counselors live in a cabin with 5 or 6 boys, ages 8-16.
  • Activities include: English Hunt Seat Riding, Swimming, Sailing, Riflery/Archery, Crafts, Tennis, Athletics, High Ropes Course, Pottery, Soccer, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Canoeing/Kayaking, Hiking/Backpacking, Caving, Fishing
  • Applicants must have completed first year of college or equivalent. Summer Dates from June 1 through August 13. Benefits include room, board, and free laundry facilities; staff computers with high speed and wireless internet access; extensive professional discounts; training courses available in late May; internships available.

Seacamp

Located: Big Pine Key, Florida

Position Available: Unit Leader

Salary Range: Depending on Experience

Type: Residential Coed Camp

Contact: info@seacamp.org

Website: www.seacamp.org

  • Supervise counselors
  • Plan daily and evening programs and special events
  • Participate in camp programs, marine science, SCUBA, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking

Camp Merrie-Woode

Located: Sapphire, North Carolina

Position Available: Activity Instructors/Counselor

Salary Range: Competitive pay

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: betsy@merriewoode.com

Website: www.merriewoode.com

  • We look for staff who have completed at least one year of college, who are of high moral character, who love working with children, have a positive attitude, lots of energy and willingness to be a role model to young girls.
  • Counselors teach up to four activity periods daily and live in cabins with the campers. Activities include archery, arts and crafts, canoeing and kayaking, ceramics, chorus, climbing, dance, drama, backpacking, caving, fly-fishing, landsports, nature, photography, riding, sailing, swimming, stained glass, tennis, tumbling, weaving, and woodworking.
  • Salary is based on age and experience and includes room, board, and laundry.

Falling Creek Camp

Located: Tuxedo, North Carolina

Position Available: Canoeing & Kayaking Instructors

Salary Range: competitive pay or depending on experience

Type: Residential boys' summer camp

Contact: mail@fallingcreek.com

Website: www.fallingcreek.com

  • Room & Board
  • Paid Orientation
  • Wilderness Advanced First Aid Certifications
  • Swift Water & Canoe / Kayak Instructor certifications available

Camp Illahee

Located: Brevard, North Carolina

Position Available: Activity Specialists

Salary Range: $2000-3500

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: gretchen@campillahee.com

Website: www.campillahee.com

  • JOB DESCRIPTION: Come 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. Positions currently available for High Ropes facilitator, Climbing instructors, Ceramics director and Horseback riding staff.
  • PROGRAM INFORMATION: Our 3:1 camper-to-staff ratio ensures quality programs including: trips (kayaking and climbing), waterfront (lifeguard and or WSI certification a plus), horseback riding, studio arts (arts and crafts, weaving, woodworking, ceramics, watercolor) and more!
  • BENEFITS: Room, board, and laundry included; excellent training opportunities; competitive salary range including add-ons for experience and certifications.

Camp Kateri

Located: Orange Springs, Florida

Position Available: Unit Leader

Salary Range: $225- $275/ week

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: info@girlscouts-gateway.org

Website: www.girlscouts-gateway.org

  • Come out for a fun filled, action packed 7 week summer camp! Reach out and change a life as we build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. Unit Leaders must be 21 years of age and have current CPR and First Aid certifications.
  • Activities include: Archery, Arts and Crafts, Canoeing, Kayaking, Hiking, Horse Back Riding, Fishing, Ecology, Swimming and Sailing!
  • Room, board, laundry facilities and meals provided. Staff training the week before camp starts.

Camp Green Cove

Located: Tuxedo, North Carolina

Position Available: Counselor / Outdoor Educator

Salary Range: competitive

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: greencove@greencove.com

Website: www.greencove.com

  • 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).

Camp Mondamin

Located: Tuxedo, North Carolina

Position Available: Counselor / Outdoor Educator

Salary Range: competitive

Type: Residential boys' summer camp

Contact: mondamin@mondamin.com

Website: www.mondamin.com

  • 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).

Camp Cosby YMCA

Located: Alpine, Alabama

Position Available: Expedition Instructors

Salary Range: Dependent on experience

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: info@campcosby.org

Website: www.campcosby.org

  • At least one male and one female instructor who are responsible for the safe implementation of the Cosby Expedition Program and Adventure Village Outdoor Track trip. Expeditions and Outdoor Track will travel all over Central and Northern Alabama.
  • Expedition Program includes whitewater kayaking, rock climbing, caving, backpacking, hiking, and canoeing. Please visit our website or contact camp for more in-depth descriptions of trips.
  • Instructors must have strong backgrounds in at least 3 of the program areas. First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguard certifications required, while WFR is preferred. Must be 21 years old, have a clean driving record within the past 36 months, and pass a YMCA Vehicle Training class.

Camp Ton-A-Wandah

Located: Hendersonville, North Carolina

Position Available: Cabin Counselor/Activity Instructor

Salary Range: $200 - $275

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: info@camptonawandah.com

Website: www.camptonawandah.com

  • Waterfront Instructor - Certified Lifeguard/WSI and/or ACA Canoe & Kayak
  • Rock Climbing/Ropes Course Instructor
  • Horseback Riding Instructor - Hunt Seat Equitation

Camp Timberlake

Located: Black Mountain, North Carolina

Position Available: Trip Staff

Salary Range: $1550-2000

Type: Residential boys' summer camp

Contact: email@camptimberlake.com

Website: www.camptimberlake.com

  • Proficient Climber or Kayaker.
  • Lead 4 to 6 trips a week in beautiful Blue Ridge Mounain region.
  • Assist the administration with running the Wilderness Program at camp.