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Camp High Rocks for boys - in the North Carolina Mountains
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Camp Illahee

Located: Brevard, NC
Type: Residential girls' camp

E-mail Address: staff@campillahee.com
Position Available: Counselor/Activity Instructor
Salary Range: $2,750-$4,000 for summer season.
  • JOB DESCRIPTION: Come make a difference at Camp Illahee this summer! We are looking for mature, caring, responsible adults who love working with children in an outdoor setting. Counselors live in a cabin with campers and teach in one or more activity areas.
  • PROGRAM INFORMATION: Our 3:1 camper-to-staff ratio ensures quality programs which include: trips (kayaking and climbing), waterfront (lifeguard and or WSI certification is a plus), horseback riding, sports (soccer, field hockey, lacrosse etc.), studio arts (arts and crafts, weaving, woodworking, ceramics, watercolor), performing arts (drama, dance), marksmanship (archery and riflery) and much more!
  • BENEFITS: Room, board, and laundry included; excellent training opportunities; competitive salary range including add-ons for experience and certifications.
  • Website: www.campillahee.com

Camp Juliette Low

Located: Located atop Lookout Mountain near Cloudland, GA
Type: Residential girls' camp

E-mail Address: info@cjl.org
Position Available: Program Staff
Salary Range: $1200-1500
  • Great positions available working with programs such as horseback, pool, lake, crafts, Project Adventure.
  • Preferably age 21 with certifications or good experience - 8-week program
  • Salary includes room and board and could possibly be increased depending on certifications and experience.
  • Website: www.cjl.org

Camp Merrie-Woode

Located: Sapphire, NC
Type: Residential girls' camp

E-mail Address: mail@merriewoode.com
Position Available: Activity Instructors/Counselor
Salary Range: $2365-3200
  • Merrie-Woode is a noncompetitive, high adventure traditional summer camp in western North Carolina. Gain valuable leadership experience while working with a great team of caring individuals in a wilderness setting. We have a ten-week summer program (3 week, 5 week, and 2 week sessions).
  • Instructor positions are available: canoeing, kayaking, sailing, swimming, horseback riding (English), archery, landsports, tennis, nature, dance, tumbling, drama, music/chorus, photography, wood working, weaving, ceramics, arts & crafts (training available as needed.) Extensive tripping program: backpacking, climbing, whitewater paddling.
  • All staff must be at least 19 years of age or have completed one year of undergraduate study. Room, board, and laundry are included. Internships and college credit is available.
  • Website: www.merriewoode.com

Camp Ginger Cascades

Located: Lenoir, NC
Type: Residential girls' camp

E-mail Address: camp@cvgirlscouts.org
Position Available: Specialized Instructors
Salary Range: $200-325/wk
  • Specialized instructors needed in swimming, canoeing, arts & crafts, and nature to help plan/implement camper programs during one-week and 3-day sessions.
  • Ability to develop and organize activities for each session, maintain supplies and equipment, and have FUN!
  • Sleeping accommodations separate from campers for all sessions; free time scheduled each day--staff lounge & laundry available.
  • Website: www.cvgirlscouts.org/camp_ginger_cascades/index.html

Camp High Rocks

Located: Cedar Mountain, NC
Type: Residential boys' summer camp

E-mail Address: mail@highrocks.com
Position Available: Camp Counselors
Salary Range: $2130- $3000+, plus training opportunities
  • Camp High Rocks, a private summer camp for boys in Western North Carolina, has openings for male and female counselors for its nine week summer program. We have three sessions, each with 130 campers ages 8 to 16. Each counselor teaches one or more activities during the day. The primary function and obligation of a male counselor is to campers in his cabin group. Applicants for counselor positions must have completed at least one year of college.
  • Instructor Positions available in: Archery, Crafts, Canoeing, Kayaking, English Riding, Hiking and Backpacking, Mountain Biking, Riflery, Rock Climbing, Swimming, Sailing, Tennis, and Soccer
  • Room, board, and laundry are included. Training courses available in late May. Internships available.
  • Website: www.highrocks.com

Eagle's Nest Camp

Located: Pisgah Forest, NC
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: info@enf.org
Position Available: Counselors / Activity Leaders
Salary Range: $170-240/week
  • Teach activities such as horseback riding, swimming, arts and crafts, and athletics.
  • Live in a cabin with campers and 2 other staff.
  • Enjoy a fun, energetic and creative community.
  • Website: www.enf.org

YMCA Camp Indian Springs

Located: Crawfordville, FL
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: campregistration@aol.com
Position Available: Camp Counselor
Salary Range: $1650-2035
  • Work at Florida's most exciting summer camp!
  • Hiring counselors/instructors for: ATV's, Skateboarding, Horseback, Paintball, Swimming, video production and much more.
  • Website: www.campindiansprings.com

E.A.R.T.H. Summer Camp

Located: Todd, NC
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: info@earthcamp.net
Position Available: Counselor - Boys
Salary Range: $50 per day, 10 day session & 7 day session
  • Supervise 7 boys each night
  • Teach Arts & Crafts, supervise swimming & games during day
  • Lots of fun - Outdoor living - Great staff
  • Website: www.earthcamp.net

YMCA Camp Ocoee

Located: Ocoee, TN
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: info@campocoee.com
Position Available: Counselor
Salary Range: $140-175/wk
  • Live with and directly supervise a cabin of 10 campers; encourage campers in all activities.
  • Instruct in various camp activities; give daily devotions; set example of high standards, promptness and Christian characters.
  • Min. age: rising high school senior; First Aid, CPR and Lifeguarding certification helpful.
  • Website: www.campocoee.com

Raven Knob Scout Reservation

Located: Low Gap, NC
Type: Residential boys' camp

E-mail Address: staff@ravenknob.com
Position Available: Merit Badge Instructor
Salary Range: $75-210/wk
  • Instruct one of 30 merit badges in instructional area to Boy Scouts, ages 13-17.
  • Opportunity to work with scouts from across the Eastern seaboard.
  • Great pay, training, and other exciting benefits!
  • Website: www.ravenknob.com

Camp Virginia Jaycee, Inc.

Located: Blue Ridge, VA
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: crinker@campvirginiajaycee.com
Position Available: Counselors
Salary Range: $1980-$2220
  • Live in cabins with campers and supervise daily living skills of campers. Participate and encourage campers during daily activities. Traditional camping activities: horseback riding, swimming, sports, arts & crafts, boating & fishing, music. 1 to 3 staff to camper ratio.
  • 11 weeks employment, one week bonus if contract completed. 20 - $500 scholarships for best staff.
  • Room & board included. Also seeking instructors, cabin heads, cooks, health care provider.
  • Website: www.campvirginiajaycee.com

Camp Anderel and Camp Trico

Located: Guntersville, AL
Type: Residential Girl Scout camp

E-mail Address: heather.montgomery@girlscoutsofnorthalabama.org
Position Available: Counselor
Salary Range: 1250
  • Live with and guide girls grades 1-10 through their daily lives or select a specialty program (sailing, canoeing, swimming, crafts, nature, archery, cooperation course, etc.) to teach.
  • Develop life-long freindships, leadership skills and resume building experience. The summer of a lifetime!
  • Requirements: Enthusiasm, commitment to children and a good work ethic. Good communication skills, a positive attitude and creativity. 18 years old, background checks, physical exam and completion of first aid and CPR. Certification in specialty area as needed.
  • Website: www.girlscoutsofnorthalabama.org

Burnt Gin Camp

Located: Wedgefield, SC
Type: Residential special needs camp

E-mail Address: aimonemi@dhec.sc.gov
Position Available: Waterfront Assistants
Salary Range: $1400-1600
  • Camp Burnt Gin is looking for energectic, caring people who want to work in an outdoor setting with children who have special needs.
  • Waterfront Assistants must have current certification in lifeguard training, first aid and CPR and be at least 19 years old.
  • Waterfront Assistants are responsible for lifeguarding water activities; assisting in the teaching of swimming; assisting counselor with the care of children.
  • Website: www.scdhec.net/hs/mch/burntgin/hsbgin1.htm

Camp Skimino

Located: Williamsburg, VA
Type: Residential Girl Scout camp

E-mail Address: janetr@gsccc.com
Position Available: Lifeguard
Salary Range: $175 and up depending on certifications
  • Make friends from around the world and be a role model for young girls.
  • Lifeguards work at pool and pond.
  • Most weekends off
  • Website: www.gsccc.com

Makemie Woods Camp and Conference Center

Located: Barhamsville, VA
Type: Residential Christian Camp (Presbyterian/Methodist)

E-mail Address: makwoods@makwoods.org
Position Available: Lifeguard
Salary Range: $200/week
  • Seeking mature Christians with Lifeguard certification to guard and maintain pool. Many opportunities to interact and mentor campers, while making friends from all over the country and all over the world.
  • Up to $175 travel allowance for staff who live over 60 miles from the camp.
  • Contact us even if you do not currently have lifeguard training, but you are interested in getting it--we can help.
  • Website: www.makwoods.org/mw

Camp Kanuga

Located: Hendersonville, NC
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: info@kanuga.org
Position Available: Cabin Counselors and Activity Leaders
Salary Range: $1800-1900
  • Camp Kanuga is a traditional Christian summer camp for boys and girls, ages 7-15. Activities include backpacking, hiking, canoeing, swimming, adventure course, climbing tower, rock climbing, creative dramatics, art, music and much more!
  • Counselors must be 18 years old and Junior Counselors must be 17. Experience working with children and in the outdoors preferred.
  • Salary; room/board; bonus upon completion
  • Website: www.kanuga.org/camp.htm

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