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Gwynn Valley Camp

Located: Brevard, North Carolina
Position Available: Adventure Leaders/Rock Climbing/Paddling/Mtn Bike Instructors
Salary Range: $330 per wk and up d.o.e.
Type: Coed Sleepaway Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.gwynnvalley.com
  • Mountainside/Riverside program
  • 3 week adventure program that includes rock climbing, white water canoeing, backpacking, mountain biking & wilderness tripping.
  • Work with children ages 12-15. Ten or eleven campers per group working with two adults plus support staff.

Camp Pinnacle

Located: Hendersonville
Position Available: Trip Leader
Salary Range: $3000 starting salary
Type: Residential Coed Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.camppinnacle.com
  • Plan and execute day hikes and backpacking trips into Pisgah National Forest for children ages 7-17.
  • Must have a current Wilderness First Responder certification.
  • Meet people your age from around the world.
  • Have the best summer of your life.

Camp Pinnacle

Located: Hendersonville
Position Available: Camp Counselor
Salary Range: $3000 starting salary
Type: Residential Coed Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.camppinnacle.com
  • Rewarding challenging, and fun outdoor job where you get to change the lives of children.
  • Meet people your age from around the world and have the most fun summer of your life.
  • Work outside in a place where your supervisors care deeply about your growth and success.
  • Supervise a cabin of 10 campers with a co-counselor and get to know the kids. You also get to teach an activity such as kayaking, mountain biking, or rock climbing.

Camp Carolina

Located: Brevard, North Carolina
Position Available: Outdoor Adventure Staff
Salary Range: $200-$380 per week (based on age/skill)
Type: Residential Boys' Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.campcarolina.com
  • CCB is located in Western North Carolina where we are surrounded by some of the best rock climbing, mountain biking, horse riding, hiking, fly fishing, sea kayaking and mountain boarding in the country. And we are hiring instructors for all of these positions!
  • Our campers come from all over the world and choose CCB for the High adventure activities we offer as well as the skilled, passionate, trained and awesome staff we have each year.
  • Our Adventure staff train for up to 5 weeks and receive subsidized/free Internationally recognized courses based on their activity department
  • Network with outdoor professionals from 16+ countries. Spend your post camp traveling the world with new friends doing what you love!

Camp Highlander

Located: Horse Shoe, North Carolina
Position Available: Day Hikes Activity Counselor (Must be 21+)
Salary Range: $275/week
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.camphighlander.com
  • Our Day hike leaders and backpacking trip leaders must have knowledge and experience with hiking safety.
  • Will get wilderness first aid certified.
  • Prior to leading trips with campers, our day hike and backpacking instructors will lead trips/hikes with staff members.
  • Free housing, food, wifi, and laundry. Growth in leadership and problem solving skills. Will provide references for future jobs.

Camp Highlander

Located: Horse Shoe, North Carolina
Position Available: Activity Counselor
Salary Range: $275/week
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.camphighlander.com
  • Teach, coach, lead. Wilderness, sports, arts, and waterfront activities. Work closely with co-ed campers aged 6-16 as you teach them new skills &. help them find new passions.
  • Activity Counselors are uniquely trained, certified and/or educated staff members in a particular activity area or discipline who have a passion for teaching and working with children.
  • Free housing, food, wifi, and laundry. Growth in leadership and problem solving skills. Will provide references for future jobs.

Camp Highlander

Located: Horse Shoe, North Carolina
Position Available: Cabin Counselor
Salary Range: Starting at $255/wk
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.camphighlander.com
  • The foundation of Camp Highlander is our cabin unit in which 10 campers and two cabin counselors journey through each day at Highlander as a unit.
  • Cabin counselors foster Camp Highlander's family environment by genuinely loving our campers & ensuring that each camper feels they belong to the Highlander family.
  • At Camp Highlander, we have a devoted group of staff who return summer after summer because this mountain (and the people who call it home) mean something to them. A summer at Highlander will have high demands but the rewards will be tremendous!
  • Free housing, food, wifi, and laundry. Growth in leadership and problem solving skills. Will provide references for future jobs.

Camp Cosby YMCA

Located: Alpine, Alabama
Position Available: Summer Counselor
Salary Range: $330-$450 / week
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.campcosby.org
  • Work with campers in cabin environment and activity areas. Employee must be creative, enthusiastic and hard working.
  • Demanding position with long hours. Room and Board provided. Fun, exciting job helping to guide the youth of today.
  • Time off - 2 hrs per day, 1-1/2 days off per week. 10-week program. Paid staff training.

Cheerio on the New River

Located: Mouth of Wilson, VA and Roaring Gap, North Carolina
Position Available: Land Director
Salary Range: $350-450 per week
Type: Wilderness adventure program
Contact: [email protected]
Website: https://cheeriofamily.com/cheerio-on-the-new-river-job-descriptions
  • Responsible for the coordination and implementation all land activities - mountain biking, hiking/backpacking, etc.
  • Will obtain wilderness certifications during staff training to take away with you after Summer is over!
  • Room & Board - use of camp equipment
  • Staff training is May 22nd - June 10th. First half of the Summer session start June 11th - July 8th, second half July 9th - August 12th (full Summer options as well!)

Cheerio on the New River

Located: Mouth of Wilson, VA and Roaring Gap, North Carolina
Position Available: Counselor
Salary Range: $225-350 per week
Type: Wilderness adventure program
Contact: [email protected]
Website: https://cheeriofamily.com/cheerio-on-the-new-river-job-descriptions
  • Responsible for the total well-being of the campers while also leading different activities.
  • Will obtain wilderness certifications during staff training to take away with you after Summer is over!
  • Room & Board - use of camp equipment
  • Staff training is May 22nd - June 10th. First half of the Summer session start June 11th - July 8th, second half July 9th - August 12th (full Summer options as well!)

Camp Mondamin

Located: Tuxedo, North Carolina
Position Available: Counselor / Outdoor Educator
Salary Range: competitive
Type: Residential Boys' Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.mondamin.com
  • We are a noncompetitive, non-regimented camp focused on fun, growth and instruction. We need people who enjoy working and living with children and have skills in: backpacking, climbing, mountain biking, whitewater boating, sailing, horseback riding, swimming, environmental education, tennis and arts and crafts.
  • Everyone who works at Mondamin has three basic responsibilities: Teaching skills and leading trips in an outdoor activity. Working directly with kids as a counselor, advisor, and advocate. And participation and influence as a member of the camp community.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have completed at least one year of undergraduate study at a college or university (or equivalent). Should have experience in and be willing to teach one or more of our activities (some training provided).
  • Salaries are individually determined based on your age, experience and skills. Our salaries compare favorably with most other camps and rise as you prove yourself. All food and lodging is provided. Time off: everyone gets 36 hours per week leave (a day and 2 nights).

Summer Camp at SOAR

Located: North Carolina, Wyoming and Florida
Position Available: Outdoor Trip Leader
Salary Range: $2,250 - $3,250/season
Type: Residential Coed Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://soarnc.org/about-soar/employment-opportunities/
  • Supervise a group of 7-8 students (2 staff per group), for 24 hrs/day, on 10 to 26 day courses; facilitate a safe and successful experience during adventure-based courses; facilitate the development of life skills, organizational skills, self-esteem, problem-solving strategies, communication techniques, and social skills.
  • Assist in developing personal goals for each student; write a comprehensive student evaluation at the end of each course; and act as a role model for students by demonstrating maturity, responsibility, good organizational skills, and professional behavior.
  • Minimum 21 years of age (some exceptions allowed); 2 years of college experience, in human service related field preferred (e.g., Education, Psychology, Recreation); current WFA and CPR certifications; Lifeguard required for FL & CA staff; experience and/or desire to work with LD and AD/HD youth; patience, energy, enthusiasm, flexibility.
  • Complete a staff application on-line at http://soarnc.org/about-soar/employment-opportunities/ or contact Andrea Wackerle, SOAR, PO Box 388, Balsam, NC 28707, (828)456-3435, [email protected]

Summer Camp at SOAR

Located: North Carolina, Wyoming and Florida
Position Available: Activity Specialist
Salary Range: $2,250 - $3,250/season
Type: Residential Coed Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://soarnc.org/about-soar/employment-opportunities/
  • Work with groups of 7-8 students with 2 instructors to facilitate a safe and successful experience during the adventure activity portions of 10 to 26 day courses.
  • Minimum 21 years of age (some exceptions allowed). Minimum of 2 years college experience, preferable in Recreation Therapy, Outdoor Recreation, Education, or Psychology. WFA and CPR required (WFR preferred for WY & CA). Lifeguard certification required for FL, WY and CA staff.
  • Strong experience required in technical skills such as rock site facilitation and management, ropes course facilitation, white water rafting, caving, mountain biking, or ocean/water activities (FL & CA only). Patience, energy, enthusiasm, flexibility, maturity, and integrity required. Use of personal vehicle required for NC & WY.
  • Complete a staff application on-line at http://soarnc.org/about-soar/employment-opportunities/ or contact Laura Pate, SOAR, PO Box 388, Balsam, NC 28707, (828)456-3435, [email protected].

Camp Illahee

Located: Brevard, North Carolina
Position Available: Activity Specialists
Salary Range: $4000 +,depending on experience, for full season work
Type: Residential girls' summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: https://www.campillahee.com/staff/work-here/
  • JOB DESCRIPTION: Help make a difference this summer! We are looking for fun, caring, responsible adults who are excited to share knowledge of their field with our campers.
  • PROGRAM INFORMATION: Our 4:1 camper-to-staff ratio ensures quality programs including: trips (Kayaking, Climbing and Hiking), Horseback Riding, Studio Arts (Woodworking, Ceramics, Arts and Crafts, Fiber Arts and Painting) and more!
  • BENEFITS: Excellent training opportunities; competitive salary range including bonuses for experience and certifications.
  • Seeking specialists for: Climbing, Kayaking, Hiking, High Ropes Course, Pottery, Woodworking and Horseback Riding

Camp Green Cove

Located: Tuxedo, North Carolina
Position Available: Counselor / Outdoor Educator
Salary Range: competitive
Type: Residential Girls' Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.greencove.com
  • We are a noncompetitive, non-regimented camp focused on fun, growth and instruction. We need people who enjoy working and living with children and have skills in: backpacking, climbing, mountain biking, whitewater boating, sailing, horseback riding, swimming, environmental education, tennis and arts and crafts.
  • Everyone who works at Green Cove has three basic responsibilities: Teaching skills and leading trips in an outdoor activity. Working directly with kids as a counselor, advisor, and advocate. And participation and influence as a member of the camp community.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have completed at least one year of undergraduate study at a college or university (or equivalent). Should have experience in and be willing to teach one or more of our activities (some training provided).
  • Salaries are individually determined based on your age, experience and skills. Our salaries compare favorably with most other camps and rise as you prove yourself. All food and lodging is provided. Time off: everyone gets 36 hours per week leave (a day and 2 nights).

Keystone Camp for Girls

Located: Brevard, North Carolina
Position Available: Camp Counselors
Salary Range: $2500+
Type: Residential girls' summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.keystonecamp.com
  • JOB DESCRIPTION: Counselors are first and foremost role models for our campers by being their cabin counselor as well as activity instructor, teaching one of our 18 traditional camp activities during the 10-week program.
  • QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 19 or finished first year in college; must love being with children; must be energetic, caring, and a great role model for children.
  • BENEFITS: Competitive salary; room, board, and laundry included; live in a small, family oriented community; play with children in the outdoors all summer!

Keystone Camp for Girls

Located: Brevard, North Carolina
Position Available: Adventure Trip Staff
Salary Range: $2750+
Type: Residential girls' summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.keystonecamp.com
  • JOB DESCRIPTION: Adventure Trip Staff Counselors will organize and instruct in one or more of our adventure sports and rock climbing, canoeing, and/or hiking and camping; will schedule and lead off-camp trips.
  • QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 19 or finished first year in college; have experience in the outdoors and our advneture sports; must love children; must be motivated, confident, and enthusiastic!
  • BENEFITS: Competitive salary; room, board, and laundry included; gain more certifications for job; learn about yourself; play in the outdoors all summer!

Camp Muddy Sneakers

Located: Brevard, NC
Position Available: Lead Instructor
Salary Range: $625-$750/weekly depending on experience
Type:
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://muddysneakers.org/
  • We are seeking talented instructors to develop daily nature influenced lesson plans with guidance from our camp curriculum.
  • Instructors provide engaging and fun nature adventures for campers, also incorporating naturalist knowledge of the WNC mountain region.
  • Daily pay rate includes planning and debrief time. Must attend training days in late May to early June.
  • Must have current WFA certification. Lead Instructor must work minimum of 3 weeks. Scheduling priority goes to full summer instructors.

Camp Muddy Sneakers

Located: Brevard, NC
Position Available: Lead Assistant
Salary Range: $300-$400/weekly depending on experience
Type:
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://muddysneakers.org/
  • Support lead instructor with curriculum, supplies, and logistics.. Must be at least 21 years or older.
  • Provide naturalist and camp instruction with support from Lead Instructor and other staff members.
  • Must have current WFA certification. Lead Assistant must work minimum of 3 weeks, Scheduling priority goes to full summer instructors.
  • Support from Lead Instructors and seasoned camp staff is given to bulk up your tool belt in environmental education. Resume instruction optional at the end of the summer.

Camp Rockmont

Located: Black Mountain, North Carolina
Position Available: Cabin Counselor
Salary Range: $225/week + bonuses
Type: Residential Boys' Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.rockmont.com/work-at-camp
  • Counselor of 8 boys - ages ranging from 6-16. Guide and direct your cabin in a variety of camp programs/activities.
  • Enthusiastic staff.
  • Hardworking, encouraging environment where lives are changed.
  • Rock Climbing experience desired.

Rockbrook Camp for Girls

Located: Brevard, North Carolina
Position Available: Outdoor Adventure Specialist
Salary Range: $2000+
Type: Residential girls' summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.rockbrookcamp.com/staff/
  • Rockbrook Camp has been a private, traditional camp for girls ages 6 to 16, since 1921. Must enjoy working closely with children, strive to serve as a positive role model, and be attentive and responsible.
  • We're looking for enthusiastic people with a genuine interest in kids, people with leadership ability, and a love for having fun in a friendly and supportive environment.
  • Backpacking, outdoor cooking, and group dynamics experience required, and a positive, safety-conscious, enthusiastic attitude a must.
  • Salary is based on experience. Room, board and laundry are provided. Additional pay for training and/or certification in camp related fields.