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Gwynn Valley Camp

Located: Brevard, North Carolina
Type: Residential coed summer camp

E-mail Address: ryan@gwynnvalley.com
Position Available: Adventure Leaders/Rock Climbing/Paddling/Mtn Bike Instructors
Salary Range: $210-250/wk
  • Mountainside/Riverside program
  • 3 week adventure program that includes rock climbing, white water canoeing, backpacking, mountain biking & pioneering skills.
  • Work with children ages 11-14. Ten or eleven campers per group working with two adults plus support staff.
  • Website: www.gwynnvalley.com

Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing

Located: West Virginia, North Carolina, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Panama, Vietnam, Virginia
Type: Wilderness adventure program

E-mail Address: info@wilderness-adventure.com
Position Available: Wilderness Trip Leaders
Salary Range: $225-$250 week
  • 1, 2, and 4 week Wilderness Trips that include climbing, biking, caving, ropes course, climbing wall, canoeing, rafting, hiking, camping, etc.
  • Room & Board, 30% Discount on Outdoor Gear, Trip Leading Experience, and more.
  • Spend your summer doing what you love!
  • Website: www.wilderness-adventure.com

Camp High Rocks

Located: Cedar Mountain, NC
Type: Residential boys' adventure camp

E-mail Address: mail@highrocks.com
Position Available: Adventure Camp Counselors
Salary Range: $2130- $3000+, plus training opportunities
  • Camp High Rocks, a private summer camp for boys in Western North Carolina, has openings for male and female counselors for its nine week summer program. We have three sessions, each with 130 campers ages 8 to 16. Each counselor teaches one or more activities during the day. The primary function and obligation of a male counselor is to campers in his cabin group. Applicants for counselor positions must have completed at least one year of college.
  • Instructor Positions available in: Archery, Crafts, Canoeing, Kayaking, English Riding, Hiking and Backpacking, Mountain Biking, Riflery, Rock Climbing, Swimming, Sailing, Tennis, and Soccer
  • Room, board, and laundry are included. Training courses available in late May. Internships available.
  • Website: www.highrocks.com

Camp Illahee

Located: Brevard, NC
Type: Residential girls' camp

E-mail Address: staff@campillahee.com
Position Available: Kayaking Trip Leaders & Instructors
Salary Range: $3,000 -$5,000 for summer season, DOE/qualifications
  • JOB DESCRIPTION: Kayaking instructors provide the opportunity for campers to recognize their own potential through building skills on some of the finest whitewater in the United States. Trips Staff will guide campers in maturing and increasing their skill level in either kayaking or climbing. Activities are centered both in camp and out-of-camp, taking advantage of the numerous whitewater and climbing opportunities that Western North Carolina has to offer.
  • QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must have a desire to work in camp community made up of 230 girls ages 7-17 and 90 staff members. Priority is given to applicants age 21 and over with applicable skills and certifications. Camp Illahee also offers Training opportunities offered.
  • Website: www.campillahee.com

Camp Merrie-Woode

Located: Sapphire, NC
Type: Residential girls' camp

E-mail Address: mail@merriewoode.com
Position Available: Activity Instructors/Counselor
Salary Range: $2365-3200
  • Merrie-Woode is a noncompetitive, high adventure traditional summer camp in western North Carolina. Gain valuable leadership experience while working with a great team of caring individuals in a wilderness setting. We have a ten-week summer program (3 week, 5 week, and 2 week sessions).
  • Instructor positions are available: canoeing, kayaking, sailing, swimming, horseback riding (English), archery, landsports, tennis, nature, dance, tumbling, drama, music/chorus, photography, wood working, weaving, ceramics, arts & crafts (training available as needed.) Extensive tripping program: backpacking, climbing, whitewater paddling.
  • All staff must be at least 19 years of age or have completed one year of undergraduate study. Room, board, and laundry are included. Internships and college credit is available.
  • Website: www.merriewoode.com

Camp Timberlake

Located: Black Mountain, NC
Type: Residential boys' camp

E-mail Address: email@camptimberlake.com
Position Available: Wilderness Staff
Salary Range: $1450-2000
  • Canoeing, Kayaking, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Backpacking
  • Outstanding Christian Staff
  • Website: www.camptimberlake.com

Broadreach

Located: Raleigh, NC
Type: Wilderness adventure program

E-mail Address: broadreach@gobroadreach.com
Position Available: Wilderness Lead
Salary Range: Depends on Course Length and Experience
  • Must have extensive experience leading groups in the field - at least 60 days of accumulated course time
  • Should be conversational or fluent in Spanish
  • Should have strong experience hiking, climbing, and sea kayaking. Time spent as whitewater rafting guide a plus.
  • Website: www.gobroadreach.com

Seacamp

Located: Big Pine Key, FL
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: info@seacamp.org
Position Available: Counselors/Instructors
Salary Range:
  • Day camp and residential cabin counselors are needed to supervise campers ages 10-13 for day camp and live in dormitory style housing with campers ages 12-17 in our residential camp program. Teach or assist with programs in marine science, SCUBA diving, sailing, windsurfing and/or kayaking. Assist in camper supervision during evening programs and camper free time
  • Requirements include: Day camp counselors must be 21 years old with valid drivers license and excellent driving record. Resident counselors must be 19. All staff must have strong aquatic skills, responsible and enthusiastic individual that strives to be a positive role model for children in a tropical marine residential environment; and ability to teach or assist in marine science, SCUBA diving, sailing, windsurfing and/or kayaking. SCUBA certification is preferred for residential cabin counselors. Employment dates are from May 23 - August 26.
  • Benefits include salary plus room and board; extensive experiential staff training program in leadership, teaching theory and techniques, seamanship and boat handling, lifeguarding, CPR for the professional rescuer, first-aid, skin-diving instructor and dive rescue(if SCUBA certified), opportunity to fish, dive (if certified), sail, windsurf during time off, work with children from around the world.
  • Website: www.seacamp.org

Seacamp

Located: Big Pine Key, FL
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: info@seacamp.org
Position Available: Unit Leaders
Salary Range:
  • Supervise Counselors and Campers in cabins. Plan, organize and supervise evening programs and special events. Teach or assist with programs in marine science, SCUBA diving, sailing, windsurfing and/or kayaking. Assist in camper supervision.
  • Requirements include: 21 years old with valid drivers license and excellent driving record, college degree, leadership or supervisory experience, strong aquatic skills, responsible and enthusiastic individual that strives to be a positive role model for children in a tropical marine residential environment; and ability to teach or assist in marine science, SCUBA diving, sailing, windsurfing and/or kayaking. SCUBA certification is preferred. Employment dates are from May 23 - August 31.
  • Benefits include salary plus room and board; extensive experiential staff training program in leadership, teaching theory and techniques, seamanship and boat handling, lifeguarding, CPR for the professional rescuer, first-aid, skin-diving instructor and dive rescue(if SCUBA certified), opportunity to fish, dive (if certified), sail, windsurf during time off, work with children from around the world.
  • Website: www.seacamp.org

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