Summer Camp Job Listings

Do you have a passion for ceramics 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 ceramics instructors to join us in assisting the planning and
delivery of our art 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 the arts in our amazing campers and help them build their skills through imparting
your knowledge on eager campers.

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

Camp Med-o-lark is seeking Stained Glass 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. Camper projects include picture frames, candle holders, landscape wall hangings, and sun catchers. 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 enthusiastic and responsible General Counselors to join our cabin teams for the summer. General Counselors are at the heart of the camp experience, building strong relationships with campers and helping create a safe, supportive, and fun environment every day.

This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with children, thrive in a community setting, and want a meaningful summer job that makes a lasting impact.

Role Overview

As a General Counselor, you will live in a cabin with campers and serve as their primary mentor, role model, and support system. Counselors accompany campers throughout the day, participate in activities, assist specialists, and help guide daily routines. You’ll play a key role in fostering friendships, encouraging personal growth, and ensuring each camper feels included and supported.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for campers throughout the day and evening
• Live in a cabin and help manage daily routines such as wake-up, meals, activities, and bedtime
• Support campers socially and emotionally, helping them navigate friendships and challenges
• Accompany campers to scheduled activities and assist instructors as needed
• Encourage participation, teamwork, and positive behavior
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming cabin environment
• Serve as a positive role model within the camp community

Age Requirement

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

Required Experience

• Experience working with children or teens preferred (babysitting, coaching, teaching, mentoring, etc.)
• Prior camp experience is helpful but not required
• Comfort living and working in a residential camp setting

Required Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to take initiative and responsibility

Certifications & Additional Requirements

• Ability to meet all camp background check and staff training requirements
• CPR / First Aid certification preferred (training may be provided if needed)

Why Work at Camps Equinunk & Blue Ridge?

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people
• Build leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Live and work in a beautiful Pennsylvania camp setting
• Competitive seasonal stipend with housing, meals, and laundry included
• Join a supportive, energetic, and close-knit staff community
• Create memories and friendships that last long after summer ends

Spend Summer in the Berkshires! Internship credits available

Do you love sailing and working with kids? Camp Mah-Kee-Nac is seeking Sailing Instructors to teach and lead our sailing program on beautiful Stockbridge Bowl Lake, 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 Sailing Instructor & Bunk Counselor, you’ll combine your passion for sailing with meaningful mentorship, giving campers the skills, confidence, and joy of life on the water.

Sailing Responsibilities:

• Teach sailing lessons to campers of all levels, from beginners to experienced sailors.
• Lead daily sessions in rigging, sailing techniques, safety, and teamwork.
• Maintain boats and equipment, ensuring a safe and fun waterfront environment.
• Support camp-wide aquatics programming and special events on the lake.

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:

• Experience teaching or leading sailing (instruction, coaching, or competitive sailing background).
• Knowledge of small boat sailing and safety practices.
• Enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring kids.
• Positive, flexible attitude and strong team player mindset.

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 372-acre lake. Staff also enjoy daily time off and access to a staff lounge with Wi-Fi and entertainment.

Our extensive activity program at Birchmont is run by an incredible team of coaches, athletes, and artists. Depending on the area, our specialists will either run a program on their own or as part of a team of instructors – helping the campers to learn new skills, have fun and develop their confidence and ability in particular areas. Our specialists also play an important role with their assigned group, assisting as general counselors when not running their own activity area. This role is suited to someone with expertise or experience in a particular activity – previous coaching or teaching experience is preferred, but our Area Heads and Athletic Director are on hand to ‘teach the teachers’, and help talented athletes and specialists develop their own delivery style – so enthusiastic amateurs are welcome also! Current specialty areas which we are recruiting for include: Archery, Arts and Crafts, Baseball/Softball, Basketball, Fitness/Personal Training, Mountain Biking, Games (Physical Education), Performing Arts & Music, High Ropes, Horseback Riding, Tennis, and Soccer. Our Activity Specialists typically will spend about half their day delivering their activity area, and the other half of the day acting as General Counselors, so they get to have the full camp experience, while honing and sharing their skills in a particular program area. These roles are suited to current college students or graduates with a passion for their chosen activity.

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!

Benefits
• TOP salary, room, board, transportation stipend (possible to have your own kids participate in camp)
• Warm, nice, professional medical faculty

Help play an integral role in providing a safe, summer camp experience for our camp community! Camp Mah-Kee-Nac is an all-boys traditional overnight camp located in beautiful Lenox, Mass.  We specialize in offering high-quality programming in athletics, adventure, waterfront, and creative and media arts.  Families from all over the world have sent their sons to Camp Mah-Kee-Nac since 1929.  We are looking for an exceptional person for the position:  Student Nurse or CNA (see qualifications below)

This position is responsible for assisting in the care and supervision of the medical center & nursing functions in our camp community.  This includes but is not limited to triage, medication administration, and caring for ill and injured campers and staff.  Student Nurses and CNA’s learn, function under, and are supervised by our on-camp 3 Licensed Nurses and Licensed Massachusetts Medical Doctor and Health Care Consultant.

Responsibilities:

• Triage and care for all ill or injured campers and staff
• Daily medication administration
• Immediate response to emergency situations
• Keeping clear records of med admin and camper/staff treatments
• Assist with ordering and inventorying cleaning and other supplies.
• Launder health center and camp linens when necessary
• Daytime duty and night time duty required

Qualifications:

• Current CNA, CMA, student in a Nursing program, student in a pre-med program
• Excellent organizational skills & attention to detail
• Ability to get along well with people and be a team player
• Ability to work with limited supervision & flexibility
• Willingness to work independently and with other staff 

Works in direct contact with Camp Directors, Camp Doctor, and our Medical Team

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.

Camp Med-o-lark is seeking Ceramics/Pottery 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. Our well-equipped ceramics studio provides campers unlimited creativity. Campers can create sculptures and busts, make tiles, pour molds, and learn how to use our many pottery wheels to take their projects to the next level. You would help guide campers as they learn about clay, glazing, firing, and the production of finished pieces. 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!

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