Are you looking for a once in a lifetime summer experience?

At Timber Lake, we take the job of coaching and caring for children seriously. We’re looking for top-quality summer camp counselors and specialty staff who will take this job as seriously as we do.

A Camp Videographer & Photographer is responsible for taking pictures & videos of our campers participating in fun and exciting camp activities and uploading the final edited images to our online portal and social media pages for parents to view. Final Images will be used for marketing and promotional purposes throughout the year. The Camp Photographer & Videographer is required to participate in a week of staff training and should be available to live on campgrounds from Monday, June 14 to Saturday, August 14 (free room & board).

Summer Season: Saturday, June 19th – Saturday, August 14th

• All Media Staff are required to attend training from Monday, June 14th – Friday, June 18th.
• One day & four evenings off a week

Primary Responsibilities:

• Taking daily photos & videos of campers, activities, and programs at camp.
• Uploading to Social Media platforms
• Meeting daily deadlines for turning in edited photos
• Editing photos & videos daily using Photoshop, Lightroom & Premier
• Uploading and organizing photos
• Free room & board – live onsite in a bunk with up to 13 campers and 3 staff.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Photography (not required to have a personal camera)
• Videography
• Knowledge of Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop
• Proficient in either Adobe Premiere or Final Cut
• YouTube & Social Media Experience
• Enthusiastic and passionate about working with kids.
• Available to work and live on our camp from June 14 to August 14.
• Must be a high school graduate as of June 2021 or older.
• Previous media & working with children experience a plus.

Salary: Contact for more information.

Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly or Twice monthly

Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Activity Specialists and Key Staff have the chance to lead and participate in a wide range of activities, including a variety of sports, a waterfront with a pool and lake, a high ropes course and other outdoor activities, many forms of art, sports, and much more! You will make friends from all over the world, spend your days hanging out with kids, and coming up with entertaining events and programs to keep campers excited and engaged.

We are seeking a responsible, enthusiastic, and energetic person who wants to spend their summer acting as a mentor and role model for kids, while teaching and developing skills in traditional camp activities.

You will work, play, and live in a structured outdoor environment as a summer camp activity specialist, emphasizing a sense of fun, family, friendship, and belonging. Safety of campers and the community is always the top priority.

Duties Include:

• Ensure campers are safe at ALL times
• Participation in staff orientation and training before camp begins
• Guiding children through your designated activities and/or sports
• Teaching and mentoring of young campers
• Conflict resolution
• Enforce camp safety practices
• Assist with setting up and closing of facilities
• Assist with routine maintenance of facilities
• Assist with required record keeping
• Being a role model for children
• Guide children through their summer activities in a positive, fun, and healthy manner
• Supervise and lend assistance to campers, with an emphasis on safety
• Carrying out duties assigned by supervising staff
• Enjoying summer camp!

Activity Specialist Positions include:

• Sports and Athletics
  • Coaching, instruction, team sports, individual sports, fitness
• Waterfront, Aquatics
  • Lifeguards, swim instructors, boat operators, waterskiing and wakeboarding, sailing, fishing
• Outdoor Adventure
  • Hiking, camping, ropes courses, zip-lining, rock climbing
• Fine Arts
  • Painting, drawing, ceramics, woodworking, textiles, cooking, crafts
• Performing Arts
  • Theater/drama, dance, music, recording
• STEM and Technology
  • Media, video/radio production, rocketry/robotics
• Equestrian / Horseback Riding

Activity Specialist Requirements

• Must be available to work from early-mid June through mid-late August, depending on the camp program hiring
• High school diploma
• Experience and expertise in preferred activity area/s
• A love for children
• Flexible attitude with strong skills working in a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to problem solve and exercise independent judgement
• Friendly, empathetic attitude
• First aid- and CPR certifications are a big plus
• Must be able to pass a drug and/or background test according to camp policies and local laws
• Experience and passion for caring for children and young adults

Benefits and Information

• Begins in early-mid June, about a week before camp is in session, and ends when camp ends or just after, usually in mid-late August for a 7-8 week program.
• Communal housing
• All food and meals provided
• Paid days off
• Staff only SWAG
• Internet access
• Laundry facilities
• Valuable leadership experience
• Networking within large and diverse staff and alumni communities

Camp Robin Hood is more than just an overnight summer camp—it is a tradition, a legacy, and a home. Since 1927, Robin Hood has provided an encouraging, inviting, and supportive summer environment for our campers.  Our campers participate in: land sports, water sports, performing arts, studio arts, horseback riding and outdoor adventures.

Your days and weeks will include:

• Photo duties include taking photos of campers and staff enjoying camp, editing and posting photos to camp website.
• Opportunities to instruct campers in photography
• Participating in camp wide activities such as all camp meals, campfires and evening activities/performances
• Mentoring campers
• Learning to create a fun, loving and structured environment for a boys and girls to thrive

Other items to note:

• Training – is ongoing throughout the summer with an intensive 12 day long orientation beginning June 12th
• Time Off – One day off per week. Weekly nights off.
• Housing provided
• Setting – set in New England, you’ll be amazed by the beauty and magic in the trees at Camp Robin Hood.  Our spectacular waterfront is second to none.
• Community – our staff and campers travel from throughout the US and the world to make Robin Hood their summer home

Camp Robin Hood has been impacting the lives of children since 1927 and continues to create lifelong friendships and memories for campers, staff and families alike.

Requirements

Your Skills:

• Strong photography/videography skills
• Photo and video editing experience
• Experience working with children

Your Traits:

• Flexibility
• Creativity
• Humor
• Dedication
• Team Player

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