Baseball, Basketball, Field Hockey, Roller Hockey, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball and more!

Being a staff member at Laurel South is far more than a summer job… it’s an unforgettable experience in beautiful surroundings… and a rare opportunity to reach your full potential as you help others reach theirs. Laurel South is a down-to-earth place where you will meet and make friends of all ages – from all over the world – and form bonds that will last a lifetime. Most of all, it’s a place where a family feeling is encouraged and both campers and staff are urged to be themselves.

We are seeking college students and teachers to lead and instruct a wide variety of activities. Our staff are caring and fun individuals who have a desire to make a difference in a child’s life.

Laurel South is among the most well-respected camps in the country. We offer quality instruction designed to allow children to participate in activities they love, while also allowing them to explore new and exciting opportunities.

We are looking for a two-month commitment June 10th – August 11th. We offer room and board for the time you are working at camp. Interested applicants, please send a cover letter detailing your interest in working with children and resume. We look forward to hearing from you!

READY FOR THE BEST SUMMER OF YOUR LIFE?

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

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 Mah-Kee-Nac is hiring for summer 2027!

Much More Than Just Another Summer Job…
Camp Mah-Kee-Nac offers an unforgettable summer job experience in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts, just a few hours from both Boston and New York City. Staff live and work in a stunning lakeside setting, surrounded by natural beauty and a close-knit camp community.

We’re looking for energetic, responsible individuals who bring strong character, leadership, and a genuine desire to inspire and guide boys throughout the summer. Whether you’re leading activities, supporting cabin life, or helping run specialized programs, you’ll play a meaningful role in each camper’s growth.

As a counselor, you’ll develop real-world skills—from communication and problem-solving to teamwork and mentorship—that stay with you long after summer ends. Mah-Kee-Nac provides comprehensive training and ongoing support, ensuring you feel confident and prepared in every aspect of your role.

Our staff community is made up of college students, educators, coaches, and international team members who share a passion for youth development. Together, you’ll create a fun, positive environment where boys can challenge themselves, build friendships, and discover their strengths.

Working at Mah-Kee-Nac isn’t just a summer job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact while enjoying adventure, tradition, and a supportive team. If you’re driven, caring, and ready to bring your energy to the Berkshires, we’d love to have you join us for Summer 2027.

Chipinaw and Silver Lake are hiring for summer 2027!

Thank you for your interest in working at Camp Chipinaw and Silver Lake. Our summer camp is only as good as the staff it hires. That is why we search the globe for the most experienced and enthusiastic staff members we can find, from England to Australia and across the US.

We are looking for general counselors, specialist counselors, leadership positions, and support staff for the upcoming summer. The leadership roles we fill each summer range from department heads and group leaders to medical staff and office assistants. Our support staff members work behind the scenes as kitchen staff, maintenance workers, groundskeepers, and housekeepers to ensure the day to day operations of camp are handled professionally. Generally, most of our counselors are aged between nineteen and twenty-five, while our leadership staff are more experienced and have worked their way up the camp ladder.

If you feel you have the outgoing, fun personality to be a part of the Chipinaw Family, then make sure to apply! Don’t forget to visit our FAQ’s section to learn more about our traditional coed summer camp.

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Camp Wayne For Boys is hiring for summer 2027!

The Staff Experience

We’ve all had teachers, coaches and mentors that have touched our lives. Think back to these individuals and ask yourself why these people played such an important part in your life. We’re confident it is because they took an interest in you and pushed you to be the best you could be. As a counselor at Wayne, you will have the same opportunity to positively impact the lives of our campers!

As any good camp director will tell you, the key to a successful summer is the quality of the staff. Maintaining a beautiful facility and implementing a dynamic program is only meaningful if our staff supports the mission of providing a safe and caring environment for our campers. We consider the selection of our counselors to be our most important responsibility as directors. We select sensitive and enthusiastic individuals who are dedicated to working with children. Our staff is composed of college and high school coaches, teachers, undergraduate and graduate students.

In addition to close interaction with our campers, you will work alongside an incredible staff, many of whom will become great friends. Our senior staff of educators, administrators and high school and college coaches, have years of camp experience and will be a valuable resource for you all summer long.

It is our hope that as the camp season comes to an end, you‘ll look back on your summer at Camp Wayne as “the best experience of your life.”

Staff Positions

It takes an enthusiastic and dedicated team to make the magic of camp possible each summer. There are a variety of positions at Wayne, all of which are crucial to the success of each camp season. Many jobs require constant interaction with our campers, while others are more behind the scenes. Regardless of the job description, we appreciate the hard work that everyone brings to the team.

Counselor Specialists and General Counselors

Counselors become role models and leaders for the boys in their bunk. In addition to bunk responsibilities, counselors have opportunities to teach and coach at activities where they share their experience and expertise with our campers. By creating an environment where our campers love to learn and have fun, counselors are a vital part of our daily program.

Group Leaders

Every age group at camp has a Group Leader. Group Leaders must have a great deal of camp experience and/or experience leading children and staff. The Group Leader supervises the campers and staff in his/her group and meets regularly with the head counselors and directors. Group Leaders are responsible for moving their group from activity to activity during the day and for overseeing the group’s evening activities.

Support Staff

Our support staff team is responsible for a number of key behind the scenes jobs to keep our program moving during the day. Jobs include food preparation, food service, laundry, cleaning, office support, and maintenance.

Health Center Staff

The health and safety of each and every person at camp is our number one priority. Our Heather Center is staffed by three Registered Nurses and one physician. In addition to dispensing medication, our nurses treat campers and staff 24 hours a day and are on-call for all health-related issues.

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Camp Weequahic is hiring for summer 2027!

Thank you for your interest in working at Camp Weequahic. A summer job here is more than a job. It is an adventure, a leadership opportunity, and a chance to become part of a close-knit camp community.

Each day brings something new. You will build friendships with fellow counselors, lead fun activities, and help campers grow through meaningful summer experiences. Along the way, you will gain confidence, build real leadership skills, and create memories that last long after camp ends.

Make an Impact Through Gratitude, Attitude, and Courage

At Weequahic, our mission is to create an amazing experience for everyone we meet through gratitude, attitude, and courage. That starts with hiring staff who are skilled, responsible, enthusiastic, and ready to put campers first.

Working at a sleepaway camp is often called the toughest job you’ll ever love. It takes energy, patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude. However, if you arrive ready to lead, care, and contribute, you can have one of the most rewarding summers of your life.

What Camp Counselors Do

Camp Weequahic counselors have a dual role. You live in cabins with campers and also teach or coach in one or more activity areas during the day. These areas may include athletics, aquatics, adventure, arts, STEM, outdoor living, and more.

While we look for strong teaching skills in at least one area, you may also support other programs throughout the summer. You will not be doing it alone. Program Heads train staff to lead engaging activities, while Division Heads guide counselors in creating a safe, fun, and welcoming cabin experience.

In addition, the leadership team is onsite throughout the summer to provide supervision, feedback, and support. At Camp Weequahic, you will work hard, learn quickly, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of campers.

Frequently Asked Questions about Working at Camp Weequahic

Want to Learn More About Working at Camp?

Check out our summer camp staff resources below:

• The Best Summer Camps to Work At
• The Ultimate Guide to Landing a Summer Job
• What Positions Do Summer Camps Hire For?
• Thriving as a Camp Counselor: Your Role, Challenges, and Success Strategies
• Maximizing Your Summer Camp Experience: Growth, Connections, and Memories

Island Lake Camp is hiring for summer 2027!

Thank you for your interest in working at Island Lake. Our staff members play the most important role in camp by creating a memorable summer for the campers and themselves. During your stay at Island Lake you will establish very special relationships with your campers and your co-workers. You will meet people that become your closest friends. Your campers will stay in touch with you throughout the years. You will become a very important person in the life of a child and you will experience a satisfaction that can’t be duplicated elsewhere.

We feel that happy counselors make happy campers. We treat our staff members the way we would want to be treated ourselves. We are not there to look over your shoulder and criticize you and the job you are doing. We are there to help you do your job to the best of your ability and we create an atmosphere that facilitates this. We empower you to do your best and become a better person from your summer experience.

In addition, we offer a higher salary and more time off than most camps. We guarantee you a period off on each regular activity day. (During your period off you are welcome to try activities outside of the area in which you teach.) We know that you will work very hard at camp and it is important that you have time to yourself. We are located less than three hours from New York City and Philadelphia as well as being close to Ithaca, Syracuse, & Binghamton. These are places that you can travel to on your days off. Your days off are 36 hours long, giving you the opportunity to travel and experience the northeastern United States.

Another advantage to working at Island Lake is that all of our children create their own schedules by choosing their activities. This means that you, as an instructor, will only have campers coming to your classes who want to be there. This allows you to teach more and worry less about children who aren’t interested in what you are teaching.

The fact that over 45% of our staff return each year says it all!

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Brant Lake Camp is hiring for summer 2027!

Being a counselor at Brant Lake is an incredibly challenging and rewarding experience unlike any other. Working with young children and adults, and making a difference in their lives will leave you feeling fulfilled and will even make a profound and significant impact on your own life. Why work at BLC?

Who Are Our Staff?

Our staff consists of around 100-120 counselors each summer, with half returning from previous summers. Additionally, we have 30 Key Staff members, who are over the age of 25 and have been with us multiple summers. About 70% of our staff are coming from the United States, and about 75% are male. In addition to Brant Lake Camp, we also run Brant Lake Dance Camp (BLDC) and Brant Lake Sports Academy (BLSA), which allows us additional employment opportunities for female counselors.

Why Work at BLC?

Making a Difference. Working at Brant Lake is both challenging and rewarding in equal measure. Working with young people and making a difference in their lives is a profound and significant contribution to the world in which we live.

It’s fun! It is difficult to have a bad day when you are working in a picturesque environment in the Adirondacks, surrounded by good people and happy smiling campers. Many of our campers and counselors describe their time at BLC as the best experience of their lives. Many return, just to visit. Working at BLC is challenging- but guaranteed you will make new friends, have fun along the way and memories to cherish.

Friendships. Once you walk onto the Brant Lake campus you become part of our family. You will undoubtedly make new friendships. As evidenced by the longevity of our Key Staff, some of these friendships will last a lifetime.

Philosophy. At Brant Lake Camp, we believe we have a unique and thoughtful approach to caring for kids. It starts with really knowing each and every one of them– from their unique personalities, to what sports they like, whether they are lefty or righty, who their friends are, and a whole lot more.

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