Summer Camp 2027 Position of Interest: General Counselors [Danbee]
General Counselors Position at Camp Danbee
General counselor positions at Camp Danbee are foundational seasonal roles at one of the Berkshires’ most respected girls sleepaway camps. Set in the rolling hills of western Massachusetts, Camp Danbee has welcomed generations of campers for a traditional girls camp experience built around community, sportsmanship, and timeless camp values. As a general counselor at Danbee, you’ll live with campers, mentor them through daily life, and play a central role in shaping every camper’s summer experience.
General counselors at Camp Danbee wake campers up, walk groups to activities, support meals, run cabin time, and ensure campers feel safe, included, and inspired throughout the season. You’ll work closely with division leaders, head staff, and specialists across the camp. Many general counselors also serve as specialist-counselors, teaching a program area like athletics, arts, or waterfront during the day in addition to their cabin role.
The position is typically a full-summer commitment with on-site housing, meals, and laundry included. Danbee looks for counselors aged 18 or older with strong communication skills, comfort working with girls and young women, and a willingness to dive into cabin life at a multi-generational Berkshires girls camp. International staff and college students make up a significant portion of the Danbee counselor team each summer.
If you love mentoring young women and want to spend the summer in a tight-knit Berkshires girls camp community, this is one of the most rewarding seasonal positions you’ll find. Apply for general counselor positions at Camp Danbee to spend your summer mentoring campers, building lifelong friendships, and joining one of the most respected girls sleepaway camp communities in New England.
You’ll live with campers, support their daily routines, walk to activities, run cabin time, and mentor through every part of the day at the sleepaway camp throughout the summer camp season.
Camp Danbee is a girls sleepaway camp set in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts. The traditional residential camp blends classic Berkshires summer camp culture with strong community values and decades of camp history.
Often yes. Many Danbee counselors serve as specialist-counselors, teaching their program area during the day and supporting cabin life at night. Confirm the specific role structure during your interview.
Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience and any specialty credentials. Danbee includes room, board, and laundry alongside salary, which adds meaningful value to the overall summer camp package beyond the base figure.
Yes — many Berkshires sleepaway camps hire international counselors through J-1 programs like Camp America, CCUSA, Camp Leaders, and InterExchange. Confirm program partnerships directly with Camp Danbee’s hiring team.
Currently there is nothing available for the position: General Counselors [Danbee] for summer 2027. Please check back later!
