Summer Camp Job Listings

Camps Equinunk & Blue Ridge are seeking skilled and safety-focused Boat Drivers & Waterski / Wakeboard Instructors to join our waterfront team for the summer.

This role is ideal for individuals who are confident operating powerboats and enjoy teaching waterskiing and wakeboarding to campers of varying ages and skill levels. Instructors play a key role in creating a fun, safe, and confidence-building experience on the water.

Role Overview

As a Boat Driver & Waterski / Wakeboard Instructor, you will operate ski boats, instruct campers in waterskiing and wakeboarding techniques, and ensure all waterfront safety protocols are followed. You’ll work closely with waterfront leadership and fellow staff to deliver a high-quality aquatic program while supporting the overall camp environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Safely operate camp ski boats during instructional and recreational periods
• Teach basic and advanced waterskiing and wakeboarding skills
• Supervise campers on the water and dock areas
• Enforce all boating and waterfront safety rules
• Perform equipment checks and assist with daily setup and breakdown
• Communicate clearly with campers and staff during waterfront sessions
• Serve as a positive role model throughout the camp day

Age Requirement

• Must be 18 years or older by the start of camp

Required Experience

• Strong waterskiing and/or wakeboarding ability
• Prior experience operating powerboats
• Experience teaching or assisting in watersports instruction preferred
• Comfort working with children or teens in an active outdoor setting

Required Skills

• Confident and responsible boat operation
• Strong situational awareness and decision-making skills
• Ability to teach and demonstrate watersports techniques
• Clear communication and leadership skills
• Calm demeanor in fast-paced waterfront environments

Certifications & Additional Requirements

• Valid boating license or certification (required where applicable)
• CPR / First Aid certification preferred
• Ability to meet all camp background check and staff training requirements

Why Work at Camps Equinunk & Blue Ridge?

• Be part of an exciting and professionally run waterfront program
• Teach campers skills that build confidence and independence
• Work in a beautiful Pennsylvania camp setting
• Competitive seasonal stipend with housing, meals, and laundry included
• Join a close-knit, energetic staff community
• Gain valuable boating and instructional experience

Camps Equinunk & Blue Ridge are seeking certified Lifeguards to join our waterfront team for the summer. Lifeguards play a critical role in maintaining a safe, fun, and engaging aquatic environment for campers while supporting the overall rhythm of camp life.

This position is ideal for responsible, alert individuals who enjoy working with children and thrive in an active, outdoor setting.

Role Overview

As a Lifeguard, you will supervise campers during swim periods and waterfront activities, enforce safety rules, and respond quickly and calmly to any emergencies. You’ll work closely with waterfront leadership and fellow guards to ensure all swimming areas are well-managed and enjoyable for campers of all skill levels.

In addition to waterfront responsibilities, lifeguards are active members of the camp community and help support daily routines and programs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise campers during swim sessions and waterfront activities
• Enforce all aquatic safety rules and procedures
• Respond promptly to emergency situations and rescues
• Monitor swimmer ability levels and maintain organized swim areas
• Communicate clearly with campers and staff during waterfront periods
• Assist waterfront leadership with setup, breakdown, and equipment care
• Serve as a positive role model throughout the camp day

Age Requirement

• Must be 18 years or older by the start of camp

Required Experience

• Previous lifeguarding experience at a pool, lake, or waterfront
• Experience supervising children or teens in an aquatic environment
• Comfort working in outdoor waterfront conditions

Required Skills

• Strong swimming ability and endurance
• Knowledge of waterfront safety and rescue techniques
• Clear communication and strong situational awareness
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure
• Team-oriented attitude and professionalism

Certifications & Additional Requirements

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification (required)
• CPR / First Aid certification
• Ability to meet all camp background check and staff training requirements

Why Work at Camps Equinunk & Blue Ridge?

• Be part of a professionally run waterfront program
• Make a meaningful impact on camper safety and confidence
• Live and work in a beautiful Pennsylvania camp setting
• Competitive seasonal stipend with housing, meals, and laundry included
• Join a supportive, energetic staff team
• Gain leadership and safety experience valuable for future careers

We’re Hiring For Summer 2026

4-Week RN Position

KenMont and KenWood is a brother-sister sleepaway camp located in Kent, CT just 90 minutes from NYC for boys and girls. We offer a huge array of activities including Waterfront, Athletics, Arts and Adventure that you can take advantage of during your stay. Our Health Center staff is made up of 7 Nurses and an MD.

Our highly competitive package includes:

• Private air-conditioned accommodation, all meals and laundry.
• A Reimbursement for the cost of a CT nursing licence (if you don’t have one).
• A $1200 per week Salary and a $300 Travel Allowance
• If you have children, this is a great way to give them an amazing camp experience too.

Camp Med-o-lark is seeking Silk Painting artists to work at our one-of-a-kind arts camp for summer 2025. 

Responsibilities include teaching up to 5 one-hour classes per day of approximately 5-10 campers. Our well-equipped silks  studio provides campers unlimited creativity. Our silk painting counselors will explore the creative use of water-based resistant paint to create beautiful designs and colorful patterns to make wearable art. We encourage you to bring your own ideas!

Med-o-lark is a coed residential creative arts camp for ages 8-16 and specializes in visual and fine arts, performing arts, circus, music, culinary, digital media, waterfront, and more! Med-o-lark offers staff benefits including a competitive summer salary, free room and board, laundry, and ample time off. Staff have some evening responsibilities and may live in a cabin with campers. This is a summer job that can be a ton of fun, gives you the opportunity to meet others from all over the world (both counselor and camper), and allows you to teach what you love to do!

No matter what field you ultimately go into, a Med-o-lark summer will always be an asset on your resume. We’re always glad to provide letters of recommendation or reference describing the skills you’ve developed with us. As a Med-o-lark staff member, you will have a positive impact on campers’ summers. They look up to you, learn from your example, and leave camp at the end of summer with new skills and accomplishments because of your influence. It’s an enriching experience helping campers create, grow, achieve, and excel. Apply today!

Camps Equinunk & Blue Ridge are seeking a skilled and dependable Sous Chef to support our kitchen operations for the summer. This role is ideal for a culinary professional who enjoys working in a team-oriented environment and helping manage daily food service for a large camp community.

The Sous Chef works closely with the Head Chef to ensure efficient kitchen operations, consistent food quality, and adherence to food safety standards.

Role Overview

As the Sous Chef, you will assist with menu execution, food preparation, and kitchen staff supervision. You’ll help maintain smooth daily operations, support food safety protocols, and ensure meals are prepared on time and to camp standards while contributing to a positive kitchen culture.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations
• Prepare and oversee food production for meals and events
• Supervise and support kitchen staff as needed
• Ensure food quality, consistency, and proper presentation
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and health guidelines
• Assist with inventory management and food storage
• Help train and mentor kitchen staff

Required Experience

• Professional kitchen or culinary experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Required Skills

• Strong food preparation and culinary skills
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Organization and time-management abilities
• Ability to work effectively as part of a kitchen team
• Clear communication and leadership skills

Additional Requirements

• Ability to meet all camp background check and staff training requirements

Why Work at Camps Equinunk & Blue Ridge?

• Support a high-functioning kitchen operation at a respected summer camp
• Gain leadership experience in large-scale food service
• Live and work in a beautiful Pennsylvania camp setting
• Competitive seasonal compensation with housing, meals, and laundry included
• Join a professional and supportive kitchen team
• Build valuable culinary and management experience

Camp Med-o-lark is seeking 3D Printing & Modeling artists to work at our one-of-a-kind arts camp for summer 2025. 

Responsibilities include teaching up to 5 one-hour classes per day of approximately 5-10 campers. Our well-equipped Digital Arts studio provides campers unlimited creativity. Below is an outline of our 3D Printing & Modeling program, but we encourage you to bring your own ideas!

• Objective: Introduce campers to the fundamentals of 3D design and printing.
• Course Overview: Campers will explore 3D modelling tools and learn how to design objects from scratch, preparing them for 3D printing. They will gain hands-on experience using 3D printers and develop an understanding of how 3D technology is utilized in fields such as architecture, engineering, and product design.
• Key SkillsDeveloped: 3D modelling, design thinking, spatial awareness, file preparation
• Tools and Software: TinkerCad, Blender, 3D Printers
• Final Project/Outcome: Campers will design and print their own custom 3D model, which they can take home as a tangible representation of their learning.

Med-o-lark is a coed residential creative arts camp for ages 8-16 and specializes in visual and fine arts, performing arts, circus, music, culinary, digital media, waterfront, and more! Med-o-lark offers staff benefits including a competitive summer salary, free room and board, laundry, and ample time off. Staff have some evening responsibilities and may live in a cabin with campers. This is a summer job that can be a ton of fun, gives you the opportunity to meet others from all over the world (both counselor and camper), and allows you to teach what you love to do!

No matter what field you ultimately go into, a Med-o-lark summer will always be an asset on your resume. We’re always glad to provide letters of recommendation or reference describing the skills you’ve developed with us. As a Med-o-lark staff member, you will have a positive impact on campers’ summers. They look up to you, learn from your example, and leave camp at the end of summer with new skills and accomplishments because of your influence. It’s an enriching experience helping campers create, grow, achieve, and excel. Apply today!

Camp Med-o-lark is seeking Hot Glass/Flameworking/Lampworking instructors for our one-of-a-kind arts camp for summer 2025. 

Responsibilities include teaching up to 5 one-hour classes per day of approximately 5 campers. Campers use torches to melt colored glass rods. Once melted, campers shape and form the liquefied glass into small sculptures, utensils, and decorative marbles. We encourage you to bring your own ideas!

Med-o-lark is a coed residential creative arts camp for ages 8-16 and specializes in visual and fine arts, performing arts, circus, music, culinary, digital media, waterfront, and more! Med-o-lark offers staff benefits including a competitive summer salary, free room and board, laundry, and ample time off. Staff have some evening responsibilities and may live in a cabin with campers. This is a summer job that can be a ton of fun, gives you the opportunity to meet others from all over the world (both counselor and camper), and allows you to teach what you love to do!

No matter what field you ultimately go into, a Med-o-lark summer will always be an asset on your resume. We’re always glad to provide letters of recommendation or reference describing the skills you’ve developed with us. As a Med-o-lark staff member, you will have a positive impact on campers’ summers. They look up to you, learn from your example, and leave camp at the end of summer with new skills and accomplishments because of your influence. It’s an enriching experience helping campers create, grow, achieve, and excel. Apply today!

Spend Summer in the Berkshires! Internship credits available

Join Camp Mah-Kee-Nac’s Creative Arts & Media Team this summer as our Social Media Manager & Videographer! If you’re passionate about storytelling, video production, and growing an online presence, this is the perfect summer job for you!

What You’ll Do:

• Film & Edit dynamic and engaging camp videos
• Create & Manage content for Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok
• Grow & Develop our social media presence with age-appropriate, high-quality content
• Collaborate with our Creative Arts & Media Team
• Journal a daily log of summer events
• Create content for daily and weekly blogs

Qualifications:

 Experience in videography, content creation, or social media management
A creative eye for storytelling and digital engagement
Ability to work well with staff and campers

Why Camp Mah-Kee-Nac?

• Competitive salary
• Travel stipend
• Housing, meals, & laundry included
• Internship credit available: We offer paid internships and support for school requirements or projects that align with your academic goals.

Additional Benefits:

Working at Mah-Kee-Nac is much more than just a summer job—it’s an experience of a lifetime. You’ll gain personal growth, the reward of working with children, and the joy of being part of a vibrant community. The close friendships and hands-on learning experiences will stay with you long after summer ends.

You’ll also enjoy access to our top-notch camp facilities, including a fully-equipped fitness center, multiple athletic fields and courts, and our stunning 372-acre lake. Plus, relax in our staff lounge with Wi-Fi and entertainment during your daily time off.

APPLY NOW and be part of an unforgettable summer!

Camp Med-o-lark is seeking Basketry/Basket Weaving instructors for our one-of-a-kind arts camp for summer 2025. 

Responsibilities include teaching up to 5 one-hour classes per day of approximately 5-10 campers. In our basketry studio, campers learn the weaving techniques necessary to create beautiful custom baskets.. We encourage you to bring your own ideas!

Med-o-lark is a coed residential creative arts camp for ages 8-16 and specializes in visual and fine arts, performing arts, circus, music, culinary, digital media, waterfront, and more! Med-o-lark offers staff benefits including a competitive summer salary, free room and board, laundry, and ample time off. Staff have some evening responsibilities and may live in a cabin with campers. This is a summer job that can be a ton of fun, gives you the opportunity to meet others from all over the world (both counselor and camper), and allows you to teach what you love to do!

No matter what field you ultimately go into, a Med-o-lark summer will always be an asset on your resume. We’re always glad to provide letters of recommendation or reference describing the skills you’ve developed with us. As a Med-o-lark staff member, you will have a positive impact on campers’ summers. They look up to you, learn from your example, and leave camp at the end of summer with new skills and accomplishments because of your influence. It’s an enriching experience helping campers create, grow, achieve, and excel. Apply today!

Camps Equinunk & Blue Ridge are seeking a creative and motivated Videographer to join our summer media team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys filming, storytelling, and working with video in a fast-paced, outdoor camp environment.

The Media Team Videographer plays a key role in capturing camp life through video, helping tell the story of the summer for campers, families, and the camp community.

Role Overview

As a Media Team Videographer, you will film daily activities, special events, and candid moments throughout camp. You’ll work closely with the media and leadership teams to produce engaging video content that reflects the energy, spirit, and community of camp life. In addition to videography responsibilities, you will be an active and professional presence within the camp environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Film daily camp activities, programs, and special events
• Capture action footage, candid moments, and group scenes
• Assist with basic video editing and content organization
• Collaborate with the media team to meet content goals and deadlines
• Manage video equipment and digital files responsibly
• Follow camp guidelines related to privacy, permissions, and content use
• Maintain a professional and positive presence around campers

Age Requirement

• Must be 18 years or older by the start of camp

Required Experience

• Videography experience with a strong understanding of framing and storytelling
• Comfort filming in outdoor and action-oriented environments
• Experience working with children or in a camp, school, or event setting preferred

Required Skills

• Proficiency with video cameras and basic editing software
• Strong visual storytelling and composition skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Clear communication and teamwork skills
• Adaptability in changing outdoor and lighting conditions

Certifications & Additional Requirements

• Portfolio of work required
• Ability to meet all camp background check and staff training requirements

Why Work at Camps Equinunk & Blue Ridge?

• Build a professional video portfolio in a real-world environment
• Capture meaningful stories and moments that define the camp experience
• Work in a creative, high-energy summer setting
• Live and work in a beautiful Pennsylvania camp setting
• Competitive seasonal stipend with housing, meals, and laundry included
• Join a collaborative and supportive media team