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The Laurel Camps

Located: Casco, ME
Type: Residential coed summer camp

E-mail Address: fun@camplaurelsouth.com
Position Available: Counselor/Administrative
Salary Range: $1700 and up
  • Spend the summer of a lifetime in beautiful Maine! Camp Laurel South is in the forefront of the Maine camping tradition. Our staff represent 29 states and 9 countries, all drawn together by a strong desire to live with and teach children for a summer. Family atmosphere and lifelong friendships!
  • Camp Laurel South offers top notch facilities and a beautiful 2500 foot waterfront! Currently interviewing for positions in Tennis, Water-skiing, Windsurfing, Swimming, Climbing Wall, Tripping, Ceramics, Gymnastics, Basketball, Soccer, Archery, Riflery, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Theatre, Horseback Riding, Radio and more.
  • Seeking dependable college students/teachers as counselors, Campus Leaders and Program Supervisors. Excellent salaries combined with room/board, travel allowance, and laundry. Call us toll-free at 888-Laurel-S, email fun@camplaurelsouth.com or complete an online application.
  • Website: www.TheLaurelCamps.com

The Laurel Camps

Located: Casco, ME
Type: Residential coed summer camp

E-mail Address: fun@camplaurelsouth.com
Position Available: Camp Counselor
Salary Range: $1700 and up
  • Camp Laurel is one of New England's premier 7-1/2 week residential, coed camps, combines cutting edge programming in a family atmosphere. Our exemplary staff provides a safe, fun, nurturing environment for children ages 7-15.
  • We are interviewing for positions in Water-skiing, Sailing, Windsurfing, Tennis, Mtn. Biking, Outdoor Tripping, Ropes Course, Basketball, Roller-Hockey, Soccer, Archery, Gymnastics, Jewelry, Ceramics, Dance, Theatre, Radio, Video, Photography, Studio Art, Equine Science.
  • Competitive salary, room, board, travel allowance. Call 1.888.LAUREL.1, e-mail fun@camplaurelsouth.com or complete an application on-line.
  • Website: www.TheLaurelCamps.com

Camp Cayuga

Located: Located in the Pocono Mountains, Honesdale, PA
Type: Residential Coed Summer Camp

E-mail Address: info@campcayuga.com
Position Available: 135 Instructors/Counselors
Salary Range: $1550 and up
  • DESCRIPTION: Camp Cayuga is a traditional coed camp for boys & girls ages 5 to 15. Located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania about 3 hours from New York City & Philadelphia. Family owned and operated since 1957, Cayuga caters to normal average children of the ages 5 to 15. ACA accredited. Diversified program features over 60 daily activities. Comfortable cabins with bathrooms. Modern facilities: 2 pools; private lake; 10 tennis courts; equestrian center with 25 horses; 2 gyms; skateboard park; staff lounge with high-speed internet access. Our staff is comprised of 135 members who are college students, college graduates, teachers, and coaches. You'll have a great time at Cayuga if you have an outgoing personality, a good sense of humor, strong teaching skills in your activity area, good leadership ability, and experience in supervising and instructing children.
  • KEY SKILLS: EQUESTRIAN: Horseback Riding instruction in both English and Western styles from beginner to advanced levels. Equestrian program also includes: horseback overnights, evening trail rides, horse jumping club, intercamp horse shows, and intracamp horse shows. Equestrian Center features: 25 horses on the premises, petting zoo, 2 instructional riding rings, and over 5 miles of scenic trails.
  • BENEFITS: Meet children and high-caliber staff members from around the world! Room, board, and laundry services are provided. New staff lounge provides opportunity for high-speed internet access. Receive a good salary and tips/gratuities are permitted! Free camp tuition for children of Senior Staff Members. Accept the challenges and gain valuable lifetime rewards! Camp Cayuga is a great place to spend your summer!
  • Website: www.campcayuga.com

Camp Lohikan in the Poconos

Located: Lake Como, PA
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: info@lohikan.com
Position Available: Instructors/Counselors
Salary Range: $1200-2500
  • We pay the best salaries to recruit the best staff! Travel allowance is available. Tipping is permitted. Room, board and laundry services are provided. Nights-off and days-off are scheduled throughout the summer. Pre and post camp employment is available. All expense paid ski reunion invitation is included. Top caliber college-enrolled staff recruited from across US and Europe provides a stimulating social experience. We're approximately 2 1/2 hours from New York City. Easy online application.
  • We pay the best salaries to recruit the best staff because we know that a quality camp experience for children is only possible with the best qualified summer camp staff. If you're an excellent role model for children and have the maturity and inclination to be able to take the responsibility for the care and instruction of children seriously, we encourage you to apply. We are searching for General Cabin Counselors and Instructors for: Horseback Riding, Rock Climbing, Jet Skiing, Water-skiing, Gymnastics, Pottery, Rocketry, Tennis, Lacrosse, Baseball, Soccer, Softball, Roller Hockey, Football, Basketball, Skateboarding, Inline Skating, Dance, Drama, Music, Guitar, Piano, Drums, Volleyball, Mt. Cycling, Archery, Riflery, Wrestling, Martial Arts, Computers, Camp Website, Digital Camera, Photography, Newspaper, Video Production, Radio Broadcasting, Sailing, Canoeing, Lifeguards, Swim Instruction, Kayaking, Windsurfing, Fishing, Weight Lifting, Chess, Flying Trapeze, Circus Arts, Juggling, Honda ATV 4- Wheelers, High & Low Ropes, Woodworking, Ceramics, Arts & Crafts, T-shirt Factory, Cooking... and lots more! Other positions include: Van Drivers, Maintenance, Kitchen Staff, Medical Staff, Group Leaders and more.
  • Camp Lohikan is a traditional summer camp for boys and girls of the ages 6 to 15. We feature instruction in 65+ daily activities and a supportive, nurturing camp community where children are the priority. For more than 44 years we've been providing children with safe, fun-filled, memorable summers. This will be the BEST SUMMER OF YOUR LIFE!
  • Website: www.lohikan.com

Sandy Hill Camp

Located: North East, MD
Type: Residential coed summer camp

E-mail Address: Info@SandyHillCamp.com
Position Available: Specialty Staff
Salary Range: $2250 plus
  • Come experience the Summer Of A Lifetime while being a positive role model on our beautiful 216 acre facility on the upper Chesapeake Bay.
  • Specialty staff assist with area activities (Waterfront, Equestrian. Sports/Ropes and Creative Arts) throughout the day and sleep in the cabins with campers at night.
  • Staff have nearly all of their WEEKENDS OFF, and Sandy Hill organizes weekend staff trips to NYC, DC, amusement parks and the beach.
  • Website: www.SandyHillCamp.com

Brown Ledge Camp

Located: Colchester, VT
Type: Residential girls' summer camp

E-mail Address: blc@brownledge.org
Position Available: Horseback Riding Instructor
Salary Range: Competitive camp salary
  • Looking for instructors/counselors at variety of levels. Prefer hunter/jumper experience. Program has 39 horses, drill team and shows. Ability to participate in all activities - Waterskiing, sailing, swimming, diving, kayaking, canoeing, theatre arts (3 plays per week), archery, tennis, riflery, trips, etc.
  • Campers range from beginners to those who can jump 3 foot fences. Program teaches both riding and stable management components.
  • Join dynamic international co-ed staff on Lake Champlain. Programs offers unusual levels of freedom and responsibility to campers and staff. Self-directed program allows campers to attend activities they wish, when they wish, for as long as they wish. No schedules. No sign-ups. Just go. Much one-on-one instruction. Beautiful location. Great facilities and equipment. 180 campers, aged 10 to 17, live in small cabins with each other, but without a staff member. Staff number 84 and live with other staff. They range in age from 19 to 65+, average age 26 and are given much discretion in running program. Camp has relaxed, fun and friendly yet active, inspiring and achievement oriented atmosphere.
  • Website: www.brownledge.org

Independent Lake Camp

Located: Orson, PA
Type: Residential coed summer camp

E-mail Address: ilcnigel@aol.com
Position Available: Counselor/Specialists
Salary Range: $1600+ (plus tips)
  • Go Back To Camp and Get Paid. Become a Childs HERO.
  • Work with kids teaching them skills you are passionate about.
  • Positions available in the following areas: Rock music, Computers, Soccer, Watersports, Radio, Circus arts, Horseback Riding, SAT prep, Volleyball, Dance, Magic, Cooking, Nature, Skateboarding, Climbing wall, Ropes course, Basketball, Theatre, Softball, Video, Fine arts, Crafts, Go-Carts, Role playing games, Mountain boarding, Tennis, Hockey, Creative writing, Acapella singing, Fishing, Rollerblading, Mountain biking, Golf, BMX, Administrative, and much more. Plenty of time off, no curfew, great food.
  • Website: www.independentlake.com

Camp Speers - Eljabar YMCA

Located: Dingmans Ferry, PA
Type: Residential coed summer camp

E-mail Address: todd@campspeersymca.org
Position Available: Adventure Instructor
Salary Range: $1300-1425
  • Mountain Biking Instructors, Equestrian Instructors, Kayak Instructors, Climbing Instructors
  • 5-week contracts. Looking for staff who want to specialize in one of these activities. Campers spend 3 hours a day in specialty program. Program offers 2 off site trips per session.
  • Room and Board provided
  • Website: www.campspeersymca.org

Road's End Farm Horsemanship Camp

Located: Chesterfield, NH
Type: Residential girls' horsemanship camp (ages 8-16)

E-mail Address: none
Position Available: Riding Instructor / Lead Rider
Salary Range: $3000-4000 plus room, board and laundry
  • This job involves teaching English pleasure riding and/or leading small groups of girls on interesting and varied trail rides.
  • Applicant has to be comfortable and experiences on and around horses. Instructor credentials desired but certainly not necessary.
  • Enjoying the company of young people and possessing character traits worthy of their emulation are definite requirements for this position.
  • Website: www.roadsendfarm.com

Lochearn Camp for Girls

Located: On Lake Fairlee, Post Mills, VT
Type: Residential girls' camp

E-mail Address: info@lochearncamp.com
Position Available: Counselor/Instructor
Salary Range: $1600-$2000
  • Live in a cabin of 4-8 girls, become their friend and mentor and help assure that each girl's adjustment to camp is successful and that the group works together with respect and consideration.
  • Teach one or more activities from our selection of over 30 activities in the arts (arts and crafts, basketry, bracelet making, ceramics, chorus, jazz dance, musical theatre, fimo crafts, stagecraft), land sports (aerobics, archery, basketball, field hockey, full-apparatus gymnastics, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball), water sports (canoeing, diving, sailing, snorkeling, Red Cross swim lessons, water-skiing), English riding, outdoor adventure (hiking, mountain climbing), leadership training
  • Benefits: extensive training in coaching, counseling, and character education; live in a community committed to kindness, respect, and responsibility; make lifelong friendships with children and staff from around the world; earn academic credit for your experience; magnificent setting and first-rate facilities and equipment; only 20 minutes from Hanover, NH, home of Dartmouth College; daily transportation provided into town for staff days off Requirements: Wholesome staff with sound moral values who can consistently serve as positive role models for children; we do not tolerate drinking, smoking, inappropriate language or gestures, tattoos or body piercing (except for pierced ears); must have strong skills and related certifications in activities you will be teaching; must be at least l8 years old, outgoing, positive, well-adjusted, and be able to work well as a team-player!!
  • Website: www.camplochearn.com

Independent Lake Camp

Located: Orson, PA
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: ilcnigel@aol.com
Position Available: Counselor
Salary Range: $1500-2000
  • Specialty Counselor to teach horseback riding
  • Specialty Counselor to teach Circus Skills
  • Specialty Counselor to teach Rock Music
  • Website: www.independentlake.com

Camp Walden

Located: Denmark, ME
Type: Residential girls' camp

E-mail Address: WendyCohen@aol.com
Position Available: Counselor
Salary Range: $1300+
  • Salary, Transportation, Board & Lodging - (insurance optional)
  • We need counselors in all categories: Drama, Arts & Crafts, Riding, Waterront, Tennis, Swimming, Adventure Challenge, Land Sports, Gymnastics, Dance, Skiing, Canoeing, Sailing, Windsurfing, Trips.
  • Website: www.campwalden.com

Girl Scouts of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Located: Dingman's Ferry & Gilbertsville, PA
Type: Residential girls' camps

E-mail Address: dpotter@gssp.org
Position Available: Activity Specialists
Salary Range: $240-280/week
  • Teach swimming (must be a lifeguard), horseback riding, archery, nature, arts & crafts, boating, or high adventure/ outdoor skills.
  • Plan, conduct, and evaluate activities based on your specialty, and order new supplies if necessary.
  • Paid training (includes ARC First Aid/CPR), Room and Board, internships available.
  • Website: www.gssp.org

YMCA Camp McConnell

Located: Micanopy, FL
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: ymcacamp@gnv.fdt.net
Position Available: Senior Staff
Salary Range: $250/week + room & board

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 Kiniya

Located: Colchester, VT
Type: Residential girls' camp

E-mail Address: Marnieatkiniya@aol.com
Position Available: Activity Counselors
Salary Range: $1500-2300
  • Activity counselors needed at girls camp with coed staff on beautiful Lake Champlain in Colchester, VT in Archery, Canoe, Sailing, Swimming, Horseback Riding, Tennis & much more.
  • Very competitive salary including room & board in a fun, supportive work environment.
  • Please check out our website to learn more.
  • Website: www.kiniya.com

YMCA Camp Shand

Located: Lancaster, PA
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: ymcacampshand@dejazzd.com
Position Available: Sports Camp Director
Salary Range: $230/week
  • Responsible for 5 to 25 campers a week, each week focusing on a different specialty camp, which are Golf, Mt. Biking, Soccer, Hockey, Baseball, Equestrian, Photography, Rocketry, Fishing, Basketball, and Counselor in Training Program.
  • Need to secure and take care of guest speakers. Scheduling of activities and drills.
  • Able to handle disciplinary problems with camper. Strong teaching/coaching background suggested.
  • Website: www.lancasterymca.org

Camp Robin Hood for boys and girls

Located: Freedom, NH
Type: Residential camp with separate activities for boys and girls

E-mail Address: john@camprobinhood.com
Position Available: Coaches/Instructors
Salary Range: Negotiable
  • Coaches/instructors for all team sports, archery, horseback riding, sailing, lacrosse, golf, ceramics, woodshop
  • 300 Campers · 110 Counselor/Staff
  • Located in the foothills of the White Mountains, 200 acres on Broad Bay of Lake Ossipee
  • Website: www.camprobinhood.com

Camp Catherine Capers

Located: Wells, VT
Type: Residential girls' horsemanship camp

E-mail Address: info@campcatherinecapers.com
Position Available: English Riding Instructors
Salary Range: $1600-2700
  • Daily instruction in equitation jumping, dressage, cross country, trail rides, stable management.
  • Benefits include room and board, lifelong friendships with staff from around the world.
  • At least one year of college or equivalent training. Team player with good moral character, hardworking, honest and flexible.
  • Website: www.campcatherinecapers.com

YMCA Camp Kon-O-Kwee/ Spencer

Located: Fombell, PA
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: info@ycamps.org
Position Available: Counselor
Salary Range: $1100 + room, board & meals included
  • We have openings for cabin counselors and program area staff. You must stay at camp during your employment.
  • Counselors stay in the cabins with the kids during their stay and program staff works at boating, swimming, pool, horse program, high ropes, outdoor living skills.
  • We operate for 6 weeks starting June 22 thru August 7, 2004.
  • Website: www.ycamps.org

Camp Lake Greeley

Located: Greeley, PA
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: info@lakegreeley.com
Position Available: Counselors/Instructors
Salary Range: $1300-2000
  • Lake Greeley Camp is a traditional, co-ed sleep away camp located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. We are looking to hire 100+ counselors/ instructors for the summer of 2002. We need top calibre college age students who enjoy working with children between the ages of 6-15 and have experience teaching any of the activities listed below. If you are ready for the experience of your life, please get in touch with us here at 1-800-743-675 or visit our web-site where you will find an on-line application www.lakegreeley.com
  • We have the following positions available: Archery, Aerobics, Arts & Crafts, Baseball, Basketball, Canoeing, Challenge/Rope Courses, Cheerleading, Chess, Dance, Fabric Factory, Field Hockey, Fishing, Football, Golf, Hiking, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, Mountain Biking, Music; Guitar & Keyboards, Nature, Newspaper, Photography, Radio, Riflery, Rock Climbing, Rocketry, Roller Blading, Roller/Street Hockey, Sailing, Singing, Soccer, Softball, Swim Recreation, Volleyball, Weights, Windsurfing, Woodworking and Zip-line. Adventure Activities, ATV·s (4 Wheelers), Ceramics/Pottery, Delaware River Rafting, Biking Trips, Flying Trapeze, Gymnastics, Horseback; English/Western, Scuba Diving, Swim Instruction, Tennis and Theater.
  • In addition to your salaray, you will receive free board, 3 meals a day, free laundry service and tipping is permitted.
  • Website: www.lakegreeley.com

New Jersey YMHA-YWHA Camps

Located: Milford, PA
Type: Residential coed camps

E-mail Address: carrie@njycamps.org
Position Available: Cabin Counselor/ Activity Specialist/ Food Service
Salary Range: $1100+
  • The New Jersey YM-YWHA Camps is the largest Jewish sleep away organization in the Northeast. We run six different overnight camps for typical children ages 6-17, ADD/ADHD and/or LD children ages 7-17, Orthodox boys and girls, and senior adults. The camps are located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains about 1 ˝ hours from New York City. We foster growth and self-confidence in our campers through outdoor adventures and camp activities. What makes us unique is the individual care given to each camper and the quality of leadership. Together they contribute to the overall excellence of the camp and create an ideal atmosphere for growth, learning, and FUN! We are looking to hire enthusiastic and energetic men and women who are interested in working as general counselors and specialists for nine weeks during the summer.
  • Activities include: archery, mountain biking, photography, arts & crafts, athletics, boating, swimming, high and low ropes, horseback riding.
  • Room, board, laundry, and excellent staff training are provided. On your days off busses are sometimes provided for trips to New York City, Philadelphia, the Jersey shore, and an outlet mall. There are many restaurants, stores, and entertainment in our Milford location. When you join the N J "Y" Camps family you will make memories that last a lifetime. You work with over 100 staff and will make lasting friendships with people from around the world and the USA. Camp gives you the opportunity to impact many lives. You will have the most rewarding and fun summer of your life with New Jersey "Y" Camps!
  • Website: www.njycamps.org

Island Lake Sports and Arts Center

Located: Starrucca, PA
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: info@islandlake.com
Position Available: Counselor
Salary Range: $1800-2200
  • Have the summer of your life at a prestigious coed sleepaway camp in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylavania, 2 1/2 hours from NYC.
  • We specialize in sports, theatre, arts, dance, horseback, magic, science, waterfront, pioneering, and circus.
  • Website: www.islandlake.com

Allegheny Camp

Located: Tyrone, PA
Type: Residential girls' camp

E-mail Address: bestcamp@grier.org
Position Available: Horseback Riding Instructors
Salary Range: $2080 / 8 weeks
  • Teach lessons to beginning through advanced riders.
  • Provide care for horses, including feeding,grooming, turnout, and tack.
  • Must be female, at least 18 years old.
  • Website: www.alleghenycamp.org

SJ Ranch

Located: Ellington, CT
Type: Residential girls' camp

E-mail Address: sjranch@erols.com
Position Available: Riding Instructor /Counselor
Salary Range: $1700-2500
  • Instructing group lessons from beginning to advanced levels in hunt seat, dressage, or cross-country; instructing horse care classes and care and feeding of horses.
  • Riding instructors take a pre-season certification/ teaching clinic run by a national organization (CHA). The cost of this $550 clinic is covered by camp.
  • Counselors also are responsible for one cabin group at meals and in the evenings; listening to campers in a supportive manner; monitoring interpersonal behavior; and being aware of health and emotional needs of campers.
  • Website: www.kidscamps.com/specialty/sports/sjranch

Sandy Hill Camp

Located: North East, MD
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: sandyhillc@aol.com
Position Available: Activity Specialists
Salary Range: $2100+
  • WEEKENDS OFF! Located on 216 scenic acres on the Chesapeake Bay. Half-way between Baltimore and Philadelphia. One of Maryland's largest summer camps with a wide variety of activities for campers. Required dates: June 4 to August 20, 2004. Looking for staff with a servant's heart who are great role models for kids ages 8-16.
  • WATERFRONT STAFF: sailing, waterskiing, canoeing, swimming, lifeguard (will certify LG); CREATIVE ARTS STAFF: drawing, crafts, magic, photography, cooking, musical theater, dance, & more
  • EQUESTRIAN STAFF: horse care, riding lessons, trail rides - 19 horses; SPORTS/ROPES STAFF: climbing, team-building, archery, various sports, mtn biking, tumbling (will train on ropes course and archery)
  • Website: www.sandyhill.org

Camp Horizons

Located: Harrisonburg, VA
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: camp@horizonsva.com
Position Available: Counselor
Salary Range: $1500+
  • Live in a cabin with 10 kids and 1 other co-counselor.
  • Teach activity periods in areas such as: Aquatics, Adventure, Horseback, Photography, Drama, Music, Sports, and more.
  • Website: www.camphorizonsva.com

Hawthorne Valley Farm Camp

Located: Ghent, NY
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: vsp@taconic.net
Position Available: Room Group & Games Counselors
Salary Range: $1500
  • Working with children 9 to 12 years of age on a 400 acre biodynamic farm. Experience in crafts, nature lore, gardening, farm work, camping, horseback riding, hiking, group games are all helpful backgrounds. Counselors work with small groups of 7 to 9 campers, building positive group interactions as the campers participate in nature and farm experiences.
  • Activities include: crafts, animal feeding, games, swimming, and family style meals which are vegetarian. Applicants should be 21 or older, have experience working with children, an interest in natural history and gardening/farming. All applicants should possess an ability to work well with others, be enthusiastic and have a love for children, the outdoors and animals. Males are encouraged to apply.
  • Hiking, music, orienteering, or storytelling skills are a plus. Compensation of $1500 also includes room and Dining Hall meals. Plese call Nick Franceschelli at (518) 672-4790 or e-mail at vsp@taconic.net for questions or application.
  • Website: www.camppage.com/hawthorne

Camp Sandy Cove for Boys and Girls

Located: High View, WV
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: chieftimn@aol.com
Position Available: Activity Staff
Salary Range: $150+
  • Teaching 6 activity periods daily, assist with evening program
  • Specialized instruction in horseback riding, archery, skateboarding, hockey, tennis, general sports
  • Website: www.campsandycove.org

Mountain Heights Equestrian Club

Located: Putney, VT
Type: Residential girls' camp

E-mail Address: mtheightsequestrian@yahoo.com
Position Available: Riding Instructor
Salary Range: $200/week
  • Must have experience; Certified prefered.
  • Part-time/ or full- time counselors/instructors needed
  • English Hunter/Jumper farm with camp and lesson program
  • Website: www.mtheightsequestrianclub.com

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