Work At Camp Towanda
Co-ed • Ages 7-17 • 4 & 7 week sessions
Honesdale, Pennsylvania
*fly into New York, NY
Camp Towanda Job Board
Job openings change daily! If a camp feels like a good match, we encourage you to apply regardless of the job listings below. Be sure to list any special skills you possess that will assist in your placement.
Staff Dates
| Pre-Camp Work Starts: | Thursday, April 30 |
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| Outdoor Adventure Staff: | June 4, 9:00 AM |
| Water Safety Instructors (WSI) Training: | June 6, 9:00 AM |
| Lifeguard Certification Course: | June 10, 9:00 AM |
| Media, Leadership Training, Office, Medical & Nursing: | June 12, 9:00 AM |
| Baseball & Softball, Gymnastics, Drama, Arts & Crafts, Culinary: | June 12, 9:00 AM |
| Kitchen & Maintenance Support Staff (KMP): | June 14, 9:00 AM |
| All Staff Orientation: | June 16, 12:00 Noon |
| Flying Campers Arrival: | Tuesday June 23 |
| Coach Bus Campers Arrival: | Wednesday June 24 |
| Visiting Day: | Saturday, July 25 |
| Last Day of Camp: | Tuesday, August 11 |
| Post Camp Work Starts: | Wednesday, August 12 |
Camp Towanda is hiring for summer 2026!
Your best summer job starts at Camp Towanda!
Located in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, just 2.5 hours from New York City and Philadelphia, Camp Towanda offers more than a seasonal job. It is a chance to become part of a spirited camp family, make a real impact, and grow in ways that last far beyond the summer. Staff members bring the energy, creativity, and kindness that shape each camper’s experience. In return, they gain lifelong friendships, leadership skills, career experience, and memories they will carry for years.
Working at Camp Towanda means stepping into a full-summer adventure. Counselors and staff help campers feel supported, confident, and excited to try new things. Some days are spent on the fields, at the waterfront, or leading activities. Other moments happen in the bunk, during evening events, or through simple conversations that help a camper feel seen. Together, these experiences make camp meaningful.
Camp Towanda is looking for positive, responsible, open-minded, and adventurous staff who are ready to inspire campers. The role takes flexibility, patience, teamwork, and heart. However, staff are never expected to do it alone. From the start, Towanda provides support, training, and helpful resources to prepare each team member for a successful summer. First-year staff are also guided through the process after signing their contract, so they know what to expect before arrival.
For anyone looking to build confidence, gain hands-on experience, and spend the summer in a high-energy community, Camp Towanda is a place to grow. It is a place to lead, laugh, work hard, and become part of something bigger than yourself. This could be more than your best summer job. It could be the summer that shapes you forever.
Frequently Asked Questions about Working at Camp Towanda
Camp Towanda hires counselors, activity specialists, group leaders, department heads, nurses, kitchen staff, maintenance staff, and support staff. Roles may include sports, arts, adventure, waterfront, bunk life, and camper care.
Camp Towanda is located in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, in the Pocono Mountains. It is about 2.5 hours from New York City and Philadelphia, making it a great summer camp job in the Northeast.
Staff salary includes room, board, linens, laundry, and a travel allowance. All meals are provided, and counselors live on-site as part of the full camp community.
Yes. Camp Towanda provides a Staff Guide in May, along with a required week-long orientation before campers arrive. Depending on the role, some staff may arrive earlier for department-specific training.
Working at Camp Towanda is a full-summer, live-on-site experience that requires energy, flexibility, responsibility, and heart. However, staff gain leadership skills, friendships, confidence, and meaningful experience while helping campers grow.
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More About Camp Towanda
Nestled on more than 400 acres in the scenic Pocono Mountains of Honesdale, Pennsylvania, Camp Towanda has been a cornerstone of the American camp tradition for over a century. Its rolling fields, private lake, and towering pines create an idyllic setting for summer adventures and lifelong memories.
Founded in 1923, Camp Towanda combines classic camp spirit with a warm, family-run atmosphere. Generations of campers return year after year to experience the same traditions—campfires, color war, and timeless activities—that have shaped the camp’s vibrant community.
From waterfront sports, tennis, and creative arts to adventure courses and performing arts, Camp Towanda offers an extensive program designed to nurture every interest and talent. Campers discover new passions, develop skills, and build friendships that last far beyond the summer.
Now guided by a dynamic new generation of leadership, Camp Towanda continues to honor its storied past while innovating for the future. This fresh vision ensures that today’s campers enjoy both the treasured traditions and the modern amenities that make Towanda a premier camp experience in the Northeast.
Camp Highlights
- Established in 1923, combines classic camp spirit with modern programs
- Choice of one 4-week session or 7-week full summer
- Over 400 acres with private lake, athletic fields, adventure courses, and indoor facilities
- 65+ activities: sports, arts, adventure, waterfront and everything in between
- 2.5 hours from New York City
