Summer Camp Job Listings

Do you have a passion for tennis and working with kids? Are you interested in spending your summer in beautiful Vermont, working with our campers and sharing that passion? Camp Lochearn for Girls is a residential summer camp located in Post Mills, Vermont (20 minutes from Dartmouth College) and we are currently hiring activity instructors & cabin counselors for the summer of 2026.

Camp Lochearn is looking for Tennis Instructors to join us in assisting the planning and delivery of our tennis program in ways that are safe, fun, and appropriate to the campers’ ages and abilities. In this position, you will be living in a cabin of girls providing support and guidance, and teaching one or more activities in which you have an interest. Help us foster and grow passions for athletics and personal fitness in our amazing campers and help build a respect for the sports through imparting your knowledge on eager campers.

If you are interested in a position at Camp Lochearn please click on the link below to fill out our staff interest form. Competitive salary based on experience and background.

*Candidates should be 18 years or older and available to work at Camp between 6/14 and 8/18.

Camps Equinunk & Blue Ridge are seeking a Baseball Assistant Coach to support our baseball program for the summer. This role is ideal for an individual with strong baseball knowledge who enjoys coaching, mentoring, and working with young athletes in a camp setting.

This position focuses on player development, teamwork, and sportsmanship while contributing to a positive and structured athletic environment.

Role Overview

As the Baseball Assistant Coach, you will work closely with the Head Baseball Coach to help plan and run daily practices, drills, and games. You’ll support skill development across age groups, assist with instruction, and help create an encouraging atmosphere where campers can improve their abilities and confidence on the field.

In addition to coaching responsibilities, you will be an active member of the camp community and a positive role model for campers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Baseball Coach with daily practices and instruction
• Help teach fundamental baseball skills including throwing, catching, hitting, and fielding
• Support game play, scrimmages, and skill-based drills
• Encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, and positive attitudes
• Provide individualized feedback and support to campers
• Assist with equipment setup, maintenance, and organization
• Serve as a positive role model on and off the field

Age Requirement

• Must be 21 years or older by the start of camp

Required Experience

• Strong background in baseball (playing and/or coaching experience)
• Experience working with children or teens preferred
• Ability to instruct campers of varying skill levels

Required Skills

• Solid understanding of baseball fundamentals and game rules
• Ability to teach skills clearly and patiently
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Positive, encouraging coaching style
• Ability to work collaboratively with athletic staff

Certifications & Additional Requirements

• Coaching certifications are a plus but not required
• Ability to meet all camp background check and staff training requirements
• CPR / First Aid certification preferred

Why Work at Camps Equinunk & Blue Ridge?

• Be part of a well-established summer camp baseball program
• Coach motivated campers in a supportive, non-pressured environment
• Live and work in a beautiful Pennsylvania camp setting
• Competitive seasonal stipend with housing, meals, and laundry included
• Join a professional, energetic athletic staff team
• Gain valuable coaching and leadership experience

Camp Med-o-lark is seeking Metalsmithing/Metal Jewelry 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 per class. Our metal jewelry studio focuses on pieces such as necklaces, belt buckles, medallions, rings, earrings, and chains. The work is done in copper and silver, and campers are encouraged to incorporate other materials into their projects, such as stone settings and enameled pendants. We also 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, and ample time off. Staff live in a cabin with campers and have some evening responsibilities. 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!

Come spend your summer on beautiful Lake Ashmere in The Berkshires!Camp Danbee is currently hiring outdoor adventure and ropes instructors to spend their summer instructing our campers in Climbing Wall, High Ropes, Low Ropes, Outdoor Adventure and more. You will specialize in this activity, so you must have extensive knowledge of the area, however you work as a team! We’re looking for passionate, skilled individuals to be great roles models for our campers!

The Role:

You will serve a dual role as a counselor at Camp Danbee. Those roles include being cabin counselor and program instructor. As a cabin counselor, you and one to three other co-counselors will live in a cabin with 10-12 campers, whom you will supervise for the summer. As a program instructor, you will help prepare and lead instructional lessons in your dedicated program area.

Male instructors do not live in cabins with campers, and will have additional duties outside of program instructional time – you’re a valuable part of the camp family!

Working at camp is an opportunity to develop skills that can be used in a career outside of camp. You will enhance your leadership, collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills. Camp Danbee has a large leadership team to learn from, from multiple college Head Coaches to experienced professionals across the education, outdoor recreation, and sports industries.

We will work with your college/university to earn paid internship credits.

The Perks:

• Salary starts at $2300 for a Freshman in college and increases from there
• Travel allowance in addition to salary
• Room, board, and staff t-shirts
• Internship credit*
• Experience The Berkshires, meet people from all over the US and the world, and have the summer of a lifetime!

*Some educational institutions require prior approval before the start of an internship. It is the responsibility of the student to check with their institution to be sure they meet any requirements before they accept a position

Camp Med-o-lark is seeking photographers, videographers, and drone operators to work at our one-of-a-kind arts camp for summer 2025.

We have roles to fill for (1) camp photographer and videographer to capture our summer for social media and families and/or (2) counselors teaching videography, digital photography, or black and white film photography to campers. Pay is negotiable based on role and experience. 

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, clean, comfortable accommodations, free onsite meals, and ample time off. On your days off, the spectacular Maine coast beckons along with a host of other local cultural offerings. Med-o-lark also maintains a spacious dedicated staff cabin retreat to relax and recharge.

Med-o-lark is a place where staff develops invaluable life skills like leadership, patience, organization, teamwork, and group management. 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 an experienced and organized Chef to lead our food service operation for the summer. This role is ideal for a culinary professional who enjoys managing a high-volume kitchen, leading a team, and creating nutritious, appealing meals in a camp environment.

The Head Chef plays a critical role in daily camp life, ensuring campers and staff are well-fed, safe, and supported through consistent, high-quality food service.

Role Overview

As the Chef, you will oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, including menu planning, food preparation, staff supervision, and food safety. You’ll work closely with camp leadership and kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily service while accommodating dietary needs and maintaining a positive, efficient kitchen culture.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee daily menus for campers and staff
• Supervise kitchen staff including cooks, prep staff, and dish room personnel
• Ensure meals are prepared and served on schedule
• Maintain high standards of food quality, cleanliness, and safety
• Accommodate dietary restrictions and allergy protocols
• Manage food inventory, ordering, and storage
• Ensure compliance with health department and camp food safety standards
• Collaborate with camp leadership on special events and themed meals
• Maintain an organized, efficient, and respectful kitchen environment

Required Experience

• Professional kitchen or culinary leadership experience
• Experience managing kitchen staff and operations
• Experience cooking for large groups preferred

Required Skills

• Strong culinary and food preparation skills
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• Leadership and staff management abilities
• Organization, time management, and attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Additional Requirements

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

Why Work at Camps Equinunk & Blue Ridge?

• Lead a high-impact food service operation at a respected summer camp
• Play a vital role in camper and staff well-being
• Live and work in a beautiful Pennsylvania camp setting
• Competitive seasonal compensation with housing, meals, and laundry included
• Join a professional and supportive operations team
• Gain valuable experience managing a large-scale kitchen operation

General Counselors are the heart of Watitoh. They spend their day overseeing the general care
and well-being of 10-12 campers all of whom are the same age or grade. During the typical day,
they are responsible for getting their campers to program areas, participating in these activities
and overseeing the emotional & physical well-being of campers (ex: check ins, problem-solving,
relationship building) throughout the day. They bring any major problems to their respective
Head Counselor. This is the ideal job for someone who is looking to gain skills in working with
children, organization, child-development, outdoor education, recreation, social work, and
classroom teaching.

The ideal General Counselor has completed at least one year of college or the equivalent there-
of, has high energy, is a team player, works well with co-counselors and Head Counselors, has
good communication skills, accepts feedback, and seeks out information. While all counselors
are role models for our campers, the general counselor is with their cabin the entire day and has
the highest impact on the behavior of their campers. They work in collaboration with co-
counselors who are specialists during the day, teaching at an activity.

All bunk counselors are “OD” (on duty) two to three times a week at night. During these nights
counselors are assigned a bunk (sometimes their own) to get campers ready for bed, ensure
they are getting to sleep at an age appropriate time, and are safe.

Some educational institutions require prior approval before starting internships. It is the
student’s responsibility to check with their institution to be sure their position meets any
requirements before they accept a position.

A Typical Day at Watitoh:

8:00 AM – Reveille (Wake Up)
8:15 AM – Line Up
8:30 AM – Breakfast
9:30 AM – Cleanup & Inspection
10:00 – 11:00 AM – Program Period 1
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM – Program Period 2
12:40 PM – Lunch
1:15 – 2:10 PM – Rest Hour
2:15 PM – Snack
2:20 – 3:05 PM – Hobby Period
3:15 – 4:15 PM – Program Period 3
4:30 – 5:30 PM – Program Period 4
5:30 PM – Showers
6:00 PM – Line Up
6:15 PM – Dinner
6:45 – 7:30 PM – Tribe Time
7:30 PM – Evening Activity
9:15 – On Duty or Off Duty

Do you love being on the water and sharing your skills with others? Camp Mah-Kee-Nac is seeking Boat Drivers & Waterski/Wakeboard Instructors to lead exciting waterfront activities while also serving as a summer bunk counselor — living in a cabin, caring for campers, and being a positive role model every day.

As a Boat Driver & Waterski/Wakeboard Instructor, you’ll help campers build confidence on the water through waterskiing, wakeboarding, and other tow sports, while ensuring safety and fun on our beautiful 372-acre lake.

Waterfront Responsibilities:

• Safely operate camp boats during waterskiing, wakeboarding, and tubing activities.
• Teach and coach campers of all levels — from first-timers to advanced skiers and riders.
• Maintain safety standards and ensure equipment is in proper working order.
• Support the Waterfront Director in running smooth and engaging activity periods.

Bunk Counselor Responsibilities:

• Live in a cabin with campers (ages 7–16) and provide daily supervision, guidance, and mentorship.
• Create a safe, supportive, and fun bunk environment where campers feel at home.
• Lead and participate in camp traditions, evening programs, and special events.
• Be a role model by bringing energy, responsibility, and care to both bunk life and camp programs.

What We’re Looking For:

• Valid boating license and strong boat-handling experience (training provided if needed).
• Background in waterskiing, wakeboarding, or tow sports instruction preferred.
• Enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring kids.
• Positive, flexible attitude and ability to work as part of a team.

Why Camp Mah-Kee-Nac?

• Competitive salary
• Travel stipend
• Housing, meals, & laundry included
• Internship credit available: Paid internships and support for school requirements/projects are available.

Additional Benefits:
Being on staff at Mah-Kee-Nac is more than just a summer job — it’s an experience of a lifetime. You’ll grow personally and professionally, gain teaching and leadership skills, and make a lasting impact on campers’ lives. Plus, you’ll enjoy friendships, adventures, and access to amazing facilities, including a fitness center, athletic fields, and our stunning lake. Staff also enjoy daily time off and access to a staff lounge with Wi-Fi and entertainment.

Camps Equinunk & Blue Ridge are seeking a Hockey Assistant Coach to support our hockey program for the summer. This role is ideal for an individual with a strong hockey background who enjoys coaching, mentoring, and working with young athletes in a camp environment.

This position focuses on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship while helping create a structured and encouraging atmosphere both on and off the rink.

Role Overview

As the Hockey Assistant Coach, you will work closely with the Head Hockey Coach to assist with daily practices, drills, and games. You’ll help campers develop fundamental hockey skills, support individual and team growth, and contribute to a positive athletic experience that emphasizes effort, confidence, and fun.

In addition to coaching responsibilities, you will be an active member of the camp community and a positive role model for campers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Hockey Coach with daily practices and instruction
• Help teach fundamental hockey skills including skating, stickhandling, passing, and shooting
• Support scrimmages, drills, and game play
• Encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, and positive attitudes
• Provide individualized feedback and skill support to campers
• Assist with equipment setup, organization, and care
• Serve as a positive role model on and off the rink

Age Requirement

• Must be 21 years or older by the start of camp

Required Experience

• Strong hockey background (playing and/or coaching experience)
• Experience working with children or teens preferred
• Ability to coach campers of varying ages and skill levels

Required Skills

• Solid understanding of hockey fundamentals and rules
• Clear communication and instructional ability
• Positive, encouraging coaching style
• Leadership and teamwork skills
• Ability to maintain structure in a fun camp environment

Certifications & Additional Requirements

• Coaching certifications are a plus but not required
• Ability to meet all camp background check and staff training requirements
• CPR / First Aid certification preferred

Why Work at Camps Equinunk & Blue Ridge?

• Be part of a dynamic summer camp hockey program
• Coach motivated campers in a supportive, development-focused environment
• Live and work in a beautiful Pennsylvania camp setting
• Competitive seasonal stipend with housing, meals, and laundry included
• Join a professional and energetic athletic staff team
• Gain valuable coaching and leadership experience

WORK WITH AN INDUSTRY LEADER: Camp Chipinaw was founded in 1926, while Silver Lake was established in 2004 to offer a half summer option to our families. Both Camp Chipinaw and Silver Lake were once again named one of the Top 50 Summer Camps in the US. We pride ourselves on hiring exceptional staff from not only the states but all around the world. With over 400 staff members, from over 20 different countries, you will be able to set up a professional network unlike anywhere else.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Are you ready to make a lifelong impact on campers’ lives, while gaining real world experience? We take great pride in providing an unbelievable summer for hundreds of campers every year. With over 60 different activities at camp, we are looking to hire highly skilled individuals to be teachers and coaches in those areas. Each specialist will work in their area 5 hours a day, teaching campers ranging in ages 8-15. Specialist will make lesson plans, create fun drills and games, practice schedules, and anything else to keep their program innovative and fresh. As a sports specialist you will also get the opportunity to coach teams and referee/umpire games. The rest of the day is spent as a bunk counselor, watching over and building relationships with your campers.

ROLES AVAILABLE: Baseball, Softball, Flag Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Roller Hockey, Golf, & Lacrosse.

We are also searching for area directors who will oversee a program and live in private staff housing. Salary range will be different than a specialist

SALARY & BENEFITS: $2,400- $3,200 + Room & Board, Meals, and a Travel Stipend

EXPERIENCE YOU WILL GAIN: * Real world life experiences * Problem solving techniques * Inter and Intra-personal skills * Leadership skills

We conduct a weeklong orientation to prepare you for your role. When not teaching lessons, you will get to experience being a bunk counselor. Each bunk will have 7-10 campers and 2-3 staff members. Your responsibilities include watching over and being a big brother/sister figure to your your campers, while most importantly playing camp and having fun with them every day!

CHECK OUT OUR HYPE VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/320618773

QUALIFICATIONS: We are looking for individuals who are skilled and passionate in their sport. Teaching or coaching experience preferred.

To be considered, an applicant must:

• have completed at least 1 year of college prior to arrival at camp
• remain flexible and adaptable
• have the ability to be on your feet for over 12 hrs a day
• have a passion working with and coaching children
• possess an outgoing and fun personality