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Seasonal Summer Staff

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Requirements for all seasonal staff positions 

  • 18 years old by May 1, 2025*
  • Physically and mentally able to facilitate care of Campers
  • Be familiar with and enforce all safety, emergency and Camp policies
  • Serve as a role model and provide support to Camp volunteers
  • The ability to work with a diverse community in a multicultural environment
  • Commitment to fostering a community that celebrates inclusivity and our Camp values, which include friendship, inclusion, gratitude, possibility and safety
  • Be flexible with the changing needs of the program
  • Perform other duties as deemed necessary by Camp leadership
  • Positions are residential and hired for the duration of our summer program. The time commitment is early June to late August and begins with an 8-day residential orientation at Camp

*Select Seasonal Facilities/Kitchen positions available for 16 years old

Available Positions

Cabin Counselors and Unit Leaders

Cabin Counselors

Cabin Counselors are responsible for leading and facilitating the group experience of 7 - 9 campers each session. Cabin Counselors are expected to support camper needs, facilitate individual and small group activities and model Camp values. Cabin Counselors live in a cabin with campers and three other counselors, and help to create a safe, happy and memorable experience for all.

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Lead Counselors

Lead Counselors are responsible for all roles and responsibilities of a Cabin Counselor, including managing the daily care and safety of 7 - 9 campers, while living and working in a shared cabin alongside other staff and volunteers. In addition, Lead Counselors are expected to assist other staff in their unit with problem-solving daily challenges, efficiently communicating plans or updates and planning/facilitating large group events for staff and participants. The Lead Counselor will work together with their Unit Leader and Residential Life Team to support unit staff, campers and the operations of the unit as a whole.

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Unit Leaders

The Unit Leader position is responsible for overseeing and managing the logistics and daily operations of one full unit that consists of three individual cabins. The Unit Leader role is a floating position that supports each cabin in their unit and is expected to function as a leader and role model for all staff, volunteers and campers. Unit Leaders are expected to assist other staff and volunteers with problem-solving daily challenges, efficiently communicating plans or updates within their team and planning/facilitating large group events for staff and participants. Unit Leaders are also expected to take a proactive role in helping staff appropriately support their camper’s social, emotional and medical needs. This position works together with a Lead Counselor and the Residential Life Team to plan and facilitate unit-wide events, build community within their team, and support the staff, volunteers and campers in their unit.

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Program Counselors

Program Counselors are responsible for planning, implementing and facilitating intentional, adaptable and outcome-based programming for children of all abilities, ages 7 - 15. In addition to working alongside seasonal staff and volunteers in the cabins, Program Counselors help create and foster an inclusive and safe environment in their program area that promotes fun, engaging and impactful activities for campers. 

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Read the Program Floater job description

Read the Photo/Video Counselor job description

Program Areas

  • Adventure**
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Boating & Fishing*
  • Cooking Zone
  • Ex-Pro**
  • Horse Barn**
  • Music
  • Photo/Video
  • Pool*
  • Sports & Rec/Archery**
  • Theater
  • Woodworking**

* Requires applicable aquatics certification obtained before Camp session
**In-house certification required

Journey Program

The Journey Program is a 6-day experiential program for participants ages 16 - 18 to experience self-discovery, camaraderie, gratitude and personal growth through intentionally crafted experiences. The program is comprised of two distinct tracks: Hero’s Journey® and Champion’s Journey. All Journey Program staff work with both Hero’s Journey® and Champions Journey participants.

Hero's Journey® Program

Hero’s Journey® is comprised of living outdoors, completing low/high ropes challenges, practicing mindfulness, participating in ceremonies and mastering wilderness first aid skills. Basecamp is located next to Bigelow Brook on camp property and is a 10-minute walk from the zipline. Seasonal staff, volunteers and participants sleep on cots in yurts, camp in tents, hike with backpacks and gear, cook over the fire and bathe in the river or with a heated shower unit in the outdoors. Seasonal staff live in shared housing at the Young Adult Lodge when not at basecamp. Staff do not need professional outdoor experience to be successful in the program but should have personal outdoor experience and feel comfortable living outdoors for most of the summer.

Champion's Journey Program

Champion’s Journey invites participants aging into the Adolescent & Young Adult Program to become the “champions” of Camp. By creating and completing a “mastery project” in one of Camp’s various program areas (e.g., Arts & Crafts, Music, Woodshop, Cooking Zone, Adventure, etc.) and engaging in leadership and teambuilding initiatives, Champion’s Journey gives participants opportunities to practice leadership skills while enjoying the fun of Camp. Outside of mastery project and group challenge time, participants enjoy the amenities of the traditional summer program, like eating meals in the dining hall, visiting various program areas for non-mastery project time, and engaging in a mix of traditional evening programs and Champions-only evening programming. Participants share rooms with their peers while staff sleep in separate rooms in the same lodge. Staff should feel comfortable connecting with participants in their late teens who are beginning the transition into adulthood.

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Seasonal Leadership

Seasonal Leadership serves as leaders/role models for our Camp community. As role models, they must have strong organizational and communication skills and be adept at working independently and as part of/lead a team. Seasonal Leadership will work closely with the year-round leadership team. Flexibility is paramount in these positions as tasks may be assigned that fall outside of specific job responsibilities. 

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Support Roles

Support roles work closely with departments across Camp and must have strong organizational and communication skills, able to work independently and as part of/lead a team. Flexibility is paramount in these positions as tasks may be assigned that fall outside of specific job responsibilities.

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Infirmary Team

Each member of the summer infirmary staff works together as part of a multi-disciplinary team of nurses, doctors, dietary staff and medical volunteers, as well as program and residential life staff, to provide excellent care to our campers. The infirmary team provides a safe and fun Camp experience for all campers, providing holistic and camper-centered care, tailored to each camper's needs.

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Seasonal Kitchen and Facilities

Seasonal facilities and kitchen staff are key to ensuring a positive Camp experience for all Campers, staff and volunteers.

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To apply, please click "not a member" on the application page to create an account, then follow the prompts as to new or returning staff.