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Camp Anokijig

Located: Plymouth, Wisconsin

Position Available: Horsemanship Director

Salary Range: $225/week, depending on experience and certification

Type: Residential Coed Camp

Contact: anokijig@excel.net

Website: www.anokijig.com

  • Daily supervision and instruction on our working ranch. Instruction given on Western riding techniques in the fields and on trail to all riding abilities. Lead trail rides.
  • Supervision of 4-5 senior staff wranglers, help develop lesson plans, oversee "Ranch" and "Circle A Riders" programs
  • Interest in teaching horseback riding a must, experience preferred. Min. 21 years old., 10.5 - 15 week committment, 10-day paid staff training
  • All staff members will be trained in American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid, some will also have the opportunity for American Red Cross Lifeguarding at no additional cost.

Camp Anokijig

Located: Plymouth, Wisconsin

Position Available: Skill Area Instructor

Salary Range: min. 210/week, depending on experience

Type: Residential Coed Camp

Contact: anokijig@excel.net

Website: www.anokijig.com

  • Primarily, supervision, development, and providing positive learning experiences of a specific "skill" while assisting the camper achieve personal goals. Secondary responsibilities include actively participating with campers in living sections.
  • Skills include Swimming Instruction/lifeguard, Fishing, Canoeing/lifeguard, Horse Wrangler, Archery, Landgames, Windsurfing/lifeguard, Sailing/lifeguard, Dance & Drama, Adventure Tripping Assistant, Trailcrafts (camping skills), Woodworking, Riflery, Day Tripping, Photography, Nature, Paddlesports, Music
  • 10.5 - 15 week committment, 10-day PAID staff orientation & training
  • All staff members will be trained in American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid, some will also have the opportunity for American Red Cross Lifeguarding at no additional cost

Camp Anokijig

Located: Plymouth, Wisconsin

Position Available: Section Counselor/Skill Assistant

Salary Range: 210/week, depending on experience

Type: Residential Coed Camp

Contact: anokijig@excel.net

Website: www.anokijig.com

  • Primarily provide general day-to-day care and supervision of campers during time living in the sections and meals. Secondly, assist in a "skill" program area.
  • Provide personal growth throughan enjoyable and safe camp experience
  • 10.5 - 15 week committment, 10-day PAID staff orientation & training
  • All staff members will be trained in American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid, some will also have the opportunity for American Red Cross Lifeguarding at no additional cost

Marmon Valley Farm

Located: Zanesfield, Ohio

Position Available: Cabin Counselors and Riding Instructors

Salary Range: $200/week

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: kyle@marmonvalleyministries.org

Website: www.marmonvalleyministries.org/jobs

  • Don't waste your summer, spend it! Spend your time, your energy and your passion for the glory of God by serving Christ at Marmon Valley Ministries Summer Camp.
  • Few opportunities compare to the life-on-life ministry impact that a camp counselor can have with his or her cabin of impressionable campers. The work is hard and the hours are long, but the impact can be enormous! Download a staff application at www.marmonvalleyministries.org/jobs.
  • Marmon Valley Ministries is Ohio's largest horse camp. The program emphasizes horsemanship, but our chief aim is helping children know Jesus Christ. Prior experience with horses is not a requirement for employment. We hire adventurous young men and women who are dedicated to the Lord Jesus Christ and are excited about youth ministry.
  • Marmon Valley Ministries is nonprofit Christian horse camp located in west-central Ohio near Bellefontaine. Contact Kyle Augsburger at 937-593-8051 or email him at kyle@marmonvalleyministries.org for more information about ministry opportunities.

Culver Summer Schools & Camps

Located: Culver, Indiana

Position Available: Summer Positions

Salary Range: $2100 - $2250 starting pay

Type: Residential Coed Camp

Contact: summerjobs@culver.org

Website: culveralumni.culver.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=392&srcid=386

  • Positions open in the Arts, Sports, Waterfront, Equitation, Sailing, Water-skiing and numerous other activities.
  • Most jobs involve counseling duties, while there are a few positions which involve instruction only. The majority of college-age positions are found in the Woodcraft Camp with the 9-13 age group.
  • In the Woodcraft Camp, counselors are expected to live in a cabin with 10-12 youngsters and be responsible for their overall activities. In the Upper Camps, counselors are responsible for a group of youngsters living in a residence hall environment.
  • All salaries will vary with experience and level of education. Employment by agreement is for seven weeks - one week of orientation and six weeks of camp.

Camp Summit

Located: Argyle, Texas

Position Available: Activity Director

Salary Range:

Type: Residential Camp for People with Special Needs

Contact: l.castilleja@campsummittx.org

Website: www.campsummittx.org

  • We are a camp for children and adults with special needs. We serve ages 6-99 (no upper age limit).
  • We have one full week of camp for Spring Break, 12 weeks of camp in the summer, (one week orientation, 5 weeks of campers, one week break, then 6 more weeks of camp.), and 12 more weeks of camp in the Fall!!!
  • We are currently looking for people with a desire to work with our campers in the roles of activity directors for nature, arts and crafts, sports and games, ropes challenge course, swimming, horses.
  • The activity directors are the people that are going to plan and lead the activities for all the campers at camp.

YMCA Camp Warren

Located: Eveleth, Minnesota

Position Available: Various Summer Camp Positions

Salary Range: Competitive Salary

Type: Residential camp with separate sessions for boys and girls

Contact: info@campwarren.org

Website: www.campwarren.org

  • Positions available may include Cabin Counselor, Wilderness Trail Counselors, Cooks, Program Directors of: sailing, boating, waterskiing, lifeguarding, horses, ropes course, arts & crafts, outdoor exploration, archery, and many other fun and challenging positions.
  • Looking for a great summer job? Enjoy your summer in the beautiful outdoors, and get paid for it! Come work for YMCA Overnight Camps!
  • YMCA Camping is not only a life-changing experience for campers and participants, it can be for staff too. We have a wide variety of positions available at each of our overnight camps for the upcoming summer.
  • Our camps include: Camp Ihduhapi, Loretto, MN: Camp Icaghowan, Amery, WI; Camp Warren, Eveleth, MN; and our wilderness camp, Camp Menogyn, near Grand Marais, MN on the edge of the Boundary Waters.

YMCA Storer Camps

Located: Jackson, Michigan

Position Available: Summer Camp Equestrian Staff

Salary Range: $170 - $200 / week

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: storer@ymcastorercamps.org

Website: www.ymcastorercamps.org

  • Do you love working with kids and horses? Come work at one of the best Resident camps this summer! YMCA Storer Camps is currently hiring for our summer camp equestrian program. Apply early and lock in your spot!
  • We’re looking for a general camp counselor to lead horse related outdoor activities . Responsibilities/qualifications include proficiency in English and/or Western riding styles, teaching campers how to jump with their horses, guiding trail rides and working with beginning riders.
  • Apply now to work this summer at YMCA Storer Camps in our equestrian program and give our campers an experience they will never forget helping us to build relationships that last a lifetime!
  • Candidates must be child focused, fun to be around, self-starting, hardworking, and enjoy working with a team all while supporting the YMCA Storer Camp mission, "To put Judeo/Christian principles into practice through programs and experiences in the natural environment that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all."

Kickapoo Kamp for Girls

Located: Kerrville, Texas

Position Available: Camp Counselor

Salary Range: $160/week

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: laurafhodges@aol.com

Website: www.kickapookamp.com

  • Kickapoo Kamp is searching for counselors who are wholesome role models, share common values and are dedicated to children.
  • Kickapoo counselors need skills in one or more of the following activities: horseback riding, swimming, water skiing, gymnastics, arts & crafts, cheerleading, riflery, archery, tennis, ping pong, dance, tae-bo, fishing, drama, canoeing, flags, aerobic dance, etc.
  • Kickapoo offers a fun environment that helps to build self-confidence, self-awareness and self-acceptance.
  • All staff members receive room, board, and medical insurance provided by the camp.

Greenwoods Camp for Boys

Located: Decatur, Michigan

Position Available: Counselors/Instructors

Salary Range: $1850+

Type: Residential boys' summer camp

Contact: Will@LWCGWC.com

Website: www.greenwoodscamp.com

  • Featured in Family Life Magazine as one of ten recommended camps in America!
  • Seeking hardworking, fun, skilled people who want to have the summer of a lifetime.
  • We are hiring counselors/activity instructors for the following areas: waterskiing, sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, tennis, golf, horseback riding, climbing, high ropes, swimming, archery, computers, dance, arts & crafts, sports, model rocketry, dramatics, photography, and more!
  • Apply online today!

Lake of the Woods Camp for Girls

Located: Decatur, Michigan

Position Available: Counselors/Instructors

Salary Range: $1850+

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: info@Lwcgwc.com

Website: www.lakeofthewoodscamp.com

  • Featured in Family Life Magazine as one of ten recommended camps in America!
  • Seeking hardworking, fun, skilled people who want to have the summer of a lifetime.
  • We are hiring counselors/activity instructors for the following areas: waterskiing, sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, tennis, golf, horseback riding, climbing, high ropes, swimming, archery, computers, dance, arts & crafts, sports, model rocketry, dramatics, photography!
  • Apply online today!

Camp Peniel, Inc.

Located: Marble Falls, Texas

Position Available: Camp/ Day Camp Counselor

Salary Range: $1600+

Type: Separate summer camps for boys, girls & coed, summer day camps, and fall & spring family camps

Contact: info@camppeniel.org

Website: www.camppeniel.org

  • We are looking for solid Christian students 19 and above that have a love for Christ and for kids.
  • We have 8 one-week sessions, alternating boys and girls weeks ages 9- 14, as well as a week long high school camp. We also have 8 sessions of day camp which run from Monday thru Friday, 9-4 with kids in 1st-5th grades.
  • Our activities include horseback riding, riflery, archery, canoeing, zip line, climbing wall, swimming, hiking, campfires, and lots more.

WeHaKee Camp for Girls

Located: Winter, Wisconsin

Position Available: Activity Specialist

Salary Range: beginning at $210/week

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: Info@WeHaKeeCampforGirls.com

Website: www.campwehakee.com

  • Share your special skills and experience with girls
  • Guide, supervise up to 8 campers with co-counselor in cabin
  • Lead activities such as pottery, horseback riding, swimming, skiing, tennis, sailing and more!

Rocky River Ranch

Located: Wimberley, Texas

Position Available: Counselor

Salary Range: determined by experience

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: info@rockyriverranch.com

Website: www.rockyriverranch.com

  • We are looking for bright, dynamic staff members who can bring diversity to our camp family.
  • Being a positive roll model to girls ages 7 - 14, you will teach new skills and help them build self-confidence and independence.
  • We offer optional training programs for specialized activities like horseback, climbing wall, zip line and rappelling.

Blue Streak Stables Horsemanship Camps

Located: Seguin, Texas

Position Available: Camp Counselors

Salary Range: $200 to $225

Type: Girls' horsemanship camp with residential and day camp sessions

Contact: rideahorse@bluestreakstables.com

Website: www.bluestreakstables.com

  • Blue Streak Stables Horsemanship Camp is a non-smoking facility. Looking for Counselors 18 years and older. Counselors are trained by Blue Streak Stables Staff. Weekend training is available before Summer Camps start.
  • Weekly sessions begins on Sundays 3:00 until Saturday at 2:00 pm. 11 weekly sessions available to sign up for; may take a scheduled week or two off for your personal vacation time. See our brochure for specific dates and weeks.
  • Counselors will be spending week long stays with their assigned campers in air conditioned bunk houses. Our campers range in age from 7 to 15 years. Weekly salary of $200- $225.00 per week includes lodging and delicious home-cooked meals.

Birch Trail Camp for Girls

Located: Minong, Wisconsin

Position Available: Wilderness Trip Leaders

Salary Range: $2100-2600 (DOE) and room & board

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: directors@birchtrail.com

Website: www.birchtrail.com

  • All Birch Trail campers go on 3-8 day camping trips in the upper-Midwest and Canada. Trip Leaders organize and guide basic camping, backpacking, flat-water and white-water canoeing, sea kayaking, horseback riding, and rock climbing trips depending on their skills and experiences.
  • Applicants should have experience and interest in camping and working with children. As a leader on trips, Trip Leaders should be level-headed, responsible, safety-minded, and fun. All applicants must be at least 21 years old, hold a current driver's license, and have a good driving record.
  • We provide extensive training at camp in outdoor, camping, and counseling skills. We offer opportunities to earn certifications, including LGT and WFR.

Red Pine Camp for Girls

Located: Minocqua, Wisconsin

Position Available: Instructor/Counselor

Salary Range: $varied

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: rpc@q.com

Website: www.redpinecamp.com

  • Staff are hired as specialists in at least one of our many areas of instruction (waterfront, tennis, riding, landsports)
  • Kitchen, maintenance, nursing positions also available.

YMCA Camp Willson

Located: Bellefontaine, Ohio

Position Available: Senior Counselor

Salary Range: $170-200 Weekly plus board

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: info@ymcacampwillson.org

Website: www.ymcacampwillson.org

  • Responsible for supervision of a cabin group of up to 8 children, ages 7-17. Planning and implementation of cabin activities, cabin chats, and supervision of safety and personal hygiene of campers.
  • To provide instruction in one of these areas including: horseback riding, waterfront, outdoor lining skills, creative arts and sports and fitness, outpost camping, or teen leadership.
  • Must be child-oriented, enthusiastic creative, and love the outdoors.

Camp Olson YMCA

Located: Longville, Minnesota

Position Available: Counselor

Salary Range: $185 - $240/week

Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions

Contact: info@campolson.org

Website: www.campolson.org

  • 11 weeks of employment in the north woods of MN we have over 1250 acres on our property
  • Work with youth ages 8-16 among super staff
  • Sailing, horseback riding, kayaking, canoeing, overnight campouts, nature, crafts, fishing, and so much more