Timber Lake Camp is hiring for summer ! Timber Lake Camp is hiring for summer 2026, and we’re looking for outstanding summer camp counselors and specialty staff to join our team. At TLC, coaching and caring for children is meaningful work. We take that responsibility seriously, and we look for staff who feel the same….
What Are Male General Counselors Jobs at Summer Camp?
Male General Counselor Jobs at Summer Camps
Male general counselor jobs at summer camps are vital roles at single-gender boys camps, brother-sister camps, and co-ed sleepaway camps that staff male cabins with male counselors. As a general counselor, you live in a cabin with campers, support them through daily routines, lead or assist with activities, and create the friendships and traditions that define camp. Whether you’re a college student, recent grad, or international applicant joining a J-1 program, this is one of the most meaningful summer roles you can take.
A typical male general counselor wakes campers up, walks them to activities, supports meals, runs evening cabin time, and ensures campers feel safe, included, and inspired throughout the season. Many overnight camps consider general counselor experience the strongest foundation for a long camping career, with paths into specialist, division leader, and senior leadership roles over future summers at residential camps.
What does a male general counselor at summer camp do?
You’ll live in a cabin with male campers, support their daily routines, lead or assist with activities, and mentor through every part of the day at the sleepaway camp throughout the summer camp season.
What’s the typical age range for male general counselors?
Most camps hire counselors aged 18 and up, with many in their late teens and early 20s. College students, recent grads, and international staff fill most counselor positions at residential camps each summer.
Can international applicants apply for male general counselor jobs?
Yes — general counselor is one of the most common J-1 visa roles at sleepaway camps. Programs like Camp America, CCUSA, Camp Leaders, and InterExchange place thousands of international counselors at residential camps every summer.
What does the pay look like for male general counselor jobs?
Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience and any specialty credentials. Overnight camps include room, board, and laundry alongside salary, which adds significant value to the overall summer camp package beyond the base figure.
Do general counselors also teach activities?
Often yes. Many overnight camps hire counselors in a hybrid “specialist-counselor” role where they teach a program area during the day (sports, arts, waterfront) and live with campers as a cabin counselor at the sleepaway camp.
