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Camp High Rocks

Located: Cedar Mountain, NC
Type: 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

Camp Illahee

Located: Brevard, North Carolina
Type: Residential girls' summer camp

E-mail Address: mail@campillahee.com
Position Available: Riding Director
Salary Range: competitive salary based on experience
  • Outstanding girls summer camp in Western North Carolina seeks mature riding director for hunt seat program. Responsibilities include overseeing and planning camper lessons, stable management, general horse care, instructor training and management.
  • Camp Illahee is a traditional camp offering over 20 activities along with an excellent riding program. Facilities include a well maintained barn, covered riding arena and beautiful pastures. Camp is 40 minutes from Asheville, NC in the town of Brevard. Director must have an interest in children and in camp community.
  • Benefits: salary based on experience, room, board, laundry and a positive work environment. Employment from June 1 August 17th. Contact Laurie Strayhorn: 828-883-2181 or laurie@campillahee.com.
  • Website: www.campillahee.com

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 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 Horizons

Located: Harrisonburg, VA
Type: Residential coed summer camp

E-mail Address: Camp@HorizonsVA.com
Position Available: Camp Counselor
Salary Range: $1500+
  • Work in one of the following program areas: Sports, Arts, Outdoors, Horseback, Adventure, or Aquatics.
  • Work in other areas of camp as needed (programs, games, songs, etc.)
  • Live in a cabin with campers & other staff .
  • Website: www.CampHorizonsVA.com

Camp Dovewood

Located: O'Brien, FL
Type: Residential girls' camp

E-mail Address: campdovewood@alltel.net
Position Available: Horseback Riding Instructor
Salary Range: $1600 for 6 weeks, June-July
  • Trail rides
  • Riding instructor will teach English and Western riding classes at Camp Dovewood, an all girl Christian camp for girls ages 7-14 in North Florida.
  • Website: www.campdovewood.org

Zion Farms

Located: Rome, GA
Type: Residential coed equestrian camp

E-mail Address: general@zionfarms.com
Position Available: Equestrian Camp Counselor
Salary Range: 150-300/wk
  • A camp that offers the full equestrian experience. 10 weeks of overnight camp centered around horses. Counselors will teach or assist during riding instruction, equestrian management and barn talk classes. Counselors will lead evening activities. Looking for motivated, enthusiastic applicants who have a strong equine background. Experienced camps focus on 3 day eventing, beginner english camps, and 1 week of Western camp.
  • Room & Board included at 340 acre guest estate with dressage and stadium arenas, cross country course and mountain trails. Looking for individuals that love kids and horses, and are willing to put their heart into their job!
  • Most Friday evenings and Saturday's off
  • Website: www.zionfarms.com

Zion Farms

Located: Rome, GA
Type: Residential coed equestrian camp

E-mail Address: general@zionfarms.com
Position Available: Asst. Camp Director - Equestrian Camp
Salary Range: $300-400/wk
  • Responsible for training staff, conducting meetings, developing schedules and making sure everything runs smoothly. Looking for very "hands on", motivated individual that has an equestrian background, experience managing camps, and an enthusiastic attitude.
  • Room & Board included at 340 acre guest estate with dressage and stadium arenas, cross country course and mountain trails. Looking for individuals that love kids and horses, and are willing to put their heart into their job!
  • Ability to instruct English riding lessons.
  • Website: www.zionfarms.com

Camp Boggy Creek

Located: Eustis, FL
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: staff@boggycreek.org
Position Available: Activity Staff Member
Salary Range: $2700-3100
  • Activity Specialists and Assistant Activity Specialists are responsible for designing, supervising, and facilitating the activities of an activity area and for helping implement evening programs. Activity areas: equestrian, boating & fishing, woodworking sports & recreation, creative writing, arts & crafts, photography, archery, nature, pool, ropes course, theater, and computers. Evening activities include campfires, carnivals, dances, stage days, and closing banquets. All applicants must be at least 19 years of age.
  • Camp Boggy Creek serves children ages 7-16 who have chronic and life-threatening illnesses. While our campers' medical conditions prevent them from attending other camps, they attend Boggy Creek free of charge. We create a camping experience that is exciting, fun, empowering, physically safe, and medically sound.
  • Benefits: life-expanding experiences, teamwork, community, the chance to empower kids.
  • Website: www.boggycreek.org

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

Keystone Camp

Located: Brevard, NC
Type: Residential girls' camp

E-mail Address: info@KeystoneCamp.com
Position Available: Cabin Counselor/Instructor
Salary Range: $200/Week
  • Keystone Camp is the oldest private girls camp in the southeast!! Tradition abounds here, but we are looking for new faces all the time! We have 3 sessions with 125 campers ranging in age from 7-16. Positions are available for a 9 week period as an activity instructor and cabin counselor.
  • Instruct in one or more of the following areas: Archery, Aerobics, Arts/Crafts, Badminton, Camping/Hiking, Canoeing, Dance, Drama, Golf, Gymnastics, English Riding, Nature, Riflery, Rock Climbing, Swimming, Tennis, Team Sports, Weaving
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have finished one year of college. Additional pay is available for certifications, experience, and extra duties. Room, board, and laundry are included. You can earn college credit by doing an Internship with us. To apply just download an application from our website.
  • Website: www.keystonecamp.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

Camp Merri-Mac

Located: Black Mountain, NC
Type: Residential girls' camp

E-mail Address: mail@merri-mac.com
Position Available: Riding Instructor
Salary Range: $1450-2000
  • Outstanding hunter program in a traditional Christian camp setting.
  • Website: www.merri-mac.com

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

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 Pinewood

Located: Hendersonville, NC
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: mail@camppinewood.net
Position Available: Cabin Counselor
Salary Range: $1300-1800
  • Energetic Cabin Counselors are needed to live with and supervise children between the ages of 2nd grade and 9th grade in a variety of activities. Those activities are riflery, archery, skiing, horseback riding, tennis, basketball, volleyball, and many more of our over 30 activities.
  • Located in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina
  • Website: www.camppinewood.net

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

Camp Nakanawa

Located: Crossville, TN
Type: Residential girls' camp

E-mail Address: campnak@tnaccess.com
Position Available: Cabin Counselor & Activity Staff
Salary Range: $1200-1500
  • Seeing swimming, canoeing, tennis, and horseback riding instructors.
  • Must have Lifeguard training for waterfront activities.
  • Come spend a funfilled summer on the Cumberland Plateau!
  • Website: www.campnakanawa.com

Valley View Ranch

Located: Cloudland (atop Lookout Mountain), GA
Type: Residential girls' equestrian camp

E-mail Address: info@valleyviewranch.com
Position Available: Riding Instructor
Salary Range: $200-350 per week
  • Need English instructors for 10 week summer equestrian camp for girls.
  • Need Wester / Barrels instructor also. Live in cabin with 5-7 girls.
  • Room & board, staff training included, must be 18 or older.
  • Website: www.valleyviewranch.com

Camp Cheerio YMCA

Located: High Point, NC
Type: Residential camp with separate girls' and coed sessions

E-mail Address: director@campcheerio.org
Position Available: Climbing, Equestrian, & Aquatics Directors
Salary Range: $185 and up depending on experience
  • Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and Virginia!
  • Free Room/Board & Laundry, too!
  • Looking for dedicated and enthusiastic staff to make a positive difference in the life of a child.
  • Website: www.campcheerio.org

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