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Sanborn Western Camps

Located: Florissant, Colorado

Position Available: Assistant Counselor

Salary Range: $1,700

Type: Residential camp with separate sessions for boys and girls

Contact: info@sanbornwesterncamps.com

Website: www.sanbornwesterncamps.com

  • Open to men (High School Seniors and College Freshmen) and women (College Freshmen). This position is residential and involves approximately two-thirds of your time working in and around the lodge preparing it for meals and cleaning up afterward. The bala
  • Special Responsibilities Include: Working under the guidance of the cooks and the camp director to maintain a clean and sanitary lodge; providing tent or cabin coverage for counselors as needed; being flexible in response to current and emergency situatio
  • General Responsibilities Include: Being a responsible role model to the campers; providing leadership and supervision during camp activities and around the camp; working with other staff members to provide a quality camp experience for all members of the

Pathfinder Ranch

Located: Mountain Center, California

Position Available: Summer Camp Staff

Salary Range: $1,900.00 - 2,200.00 DPE

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: summerdirector@pathfinderranch.com

Website: www.pathfinderranch.com

  • Spend your summer in the beautiful San Jacinto Mountains of So. California. We are seeking experienced adult staff (18 and older) to work and play as cabin counselors, lifeguards, climbing instructors, archery instructors, horseback instructors and more.
  • Successful applicants will possess a strong desire to lead by example, have experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds, and be willing to work long rewarding hours. First-Aid and CPR certification required for employment.
  • Pathfinder Ranch is dedicated to providing a safe, fun, and challenging learning that builds a sense of respect for the natural world, self, and others.
  • Applicants should be willing to live a gorgeous natural setting surrounded by national forest and boundless outdoor opportunities. Please send applications attn: Summer Camp Director - summerdirector@pathfinderranch.com

SK Horses

Located: Two locations near Estes Park, Colorado

Position Available: Horseback riding instructor

Salary Range: $1700-2500

Type: Horseback Riding Program

Contact: Jessi@skhorses.com

Website: www.skhorses.com

  • Food
  • Accommodation

SK Horses

Located: Two locations near Estes Park, Colorado

Position Available: Wrangler/Trailguide

Salary Range: $1,400 - $2,500, plus substantial tips

Type: Horseback Riding Program

Contact: Jessi@skhorses.com

Website: www.skhorses.com

  • SK Horses are horseback riding stables located in Estes Park, Colorado. We own operate two public stables that offer horseback riding tours through Rocky Mountain National Park and Roosevelt National Forest.
  • We provide a safe, fun, memoriable experience to our customers, creating a highlight for their vacation. We specialize in all ages. With people visiting from all over the world, our staff (wranglers) never know who they will meet next on their trail rides to help them become a "cowboy" for a while.
  • SK Horses runs over 100 horses between our two locations. Wranglers take part in all care and preparing the horses for daily work. Each staff member gets evenings off and one day off a week. Excellent horses and hard working, reliable, fun, enthusiatic staff.
  • Room and Board Provided, Food allowance, Tips accepted (very substantial)

Girl Scouts of Colorado

Located: Various Locations in Colorado

Position Available: Counselor

Salary Range: depends on prior experience, age, and camp

Type: Girls' Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions

Contact: campjobs@gscolorado.org

Website: www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/index.cfm/ID/28/

  • Join us for an incredible summer in the Colorado Rockies teaching campers life long skills in your area of specialty.
  • Qualified applicants will be at least 18 years (21+ for some positions), have experience working with youth, and have knowledge of or be willing to learn Girl Scout program. Room, board, laundry (resident camp only) and staff training provided.
  • Room, board, laundry (resident camp only) and staff training provided.
  • Activities: archery, arts & crafts, challenge/ropes course, indoor climbing wall, hiking, drama/dance, horseback riding/western, nature, outdoor skills.

Girl Scouts of Colorado

Located: Various Locations in Colorado

Position Available: Activity Specialist

Salary Range: depends on prior experience, age, and camp

Type: Girls' Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions

Contact: campjobs@gscolorado.org

Website: www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/index.cfm/ID/28/

  • Join us for an incredible summer in the Colorado Rockies teaching campers life long skills in your area of specialty.
  • Qualified applicants will be at least 18 years (21+ for some positions), have experience working with youth, and have knowledge of or be willing to learn Girl Scout program.
  • Room, board, laundry (Resident Camp Only) and staff training provided.
  • Activities: archery, arts & crafts, challenge/ropes course, indoor climbing wall, hiking, drama/dance, horseback riding/western, nature, outdoor skills. Sample activity specialists needed: Riding Counselor, Arts & Crafts, Farm, Nature and Science, Sports/Games/Archery, Climbing Wall/Challenge Course, and Dance and Drama.

Cheley Colorado Camps

Located: Estes Park, Colorado

Position Available: Counselor

Salary Range: $1800

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: office@cheley.com

Website: www.cheley.com

  • Room and Board and college credit
  • Pro deals on outdoor gear
  • A camp counselor serves as a cabin counselor as well as a specialist in the assigned program area. Activities include Backpacking, Horseback Riding, Climbing, Rafting, Riflery, Crafts, Outcamping and Hiking.
  • Surround yourself with amazing people, develop professionally, live in a beautiful place and make a difference in the lives of children.

Camp Keystone Summer Day Camp

Located: Agoura Hills, California

Position Available: Specialist

Salary Range: varies DOE

Type: Coed Day Camp

Contact: info@campkeystone.com

Website: www.campkeystone.com/jobs/index.php

  • Specialist positions include; Arts & Crafts, Ropes Course & Zip Line Instructor, Riding Instructor, Martial Arts, Creative Movement/Dance/Drama, Gymnastics/Wrestling, Song, Archery, Fishing & Boating, Go-Carts/Mechanic, Lifeguard Director/Lifeguard/Swim Instructor, Sports Camp, Environmental Awareness, Photography.
  • Must be able to develop and provide a highly enriched program for our campers ages 3-14. Specialists plan weekly activities for their activity area in accordance with the camp's weekly theme. Specialists must be 18+. Must be available for Orientation/training.
  • We are located on 30 acres with grass and shady trees. We have a 274' waterslide, 3 zip lines, a state-of-the-art ropes course, go-carts, horses, over 50 giant interactive inflatables, archery, boating and fishing, and so much more.
  • Our salaries are among the best in the industry, and our grounds are like no other! Join us in making a difference in a child's life and developing lifelong friendships at Camp Keystone this summer!

Roughing It Day Camp

Located: Orinda, California

Position Available: Program Counselor

Salary Range: $335-410/wk

Type: Coed summer day camp

Contact: jobs@roughingit.com

Website: www.roughingit.com/employment

  • Program Counselors are needed for Horseback Riding, Swimming, Canoeing, Rowing, Fishing, Kayaking, Arts & Crafts, Adventure, Sports, Environmental Ed/Outdoor Ed, Animal Care, and Trail Riding.
  • Program Counselors are responsible for developing age-appropriate skill-based lessons for camper groups in their program area, as well as camper evaluations and communicating with parents.
  • Program Counselors should have previous experience in their area of interest and in working with children. All Roughing It Staff members serve as supervisors and role models to campers.
  • Email your resume to jobs@roughingit.com and visit our website for more information.

Kennolyn Camps

Located: Soquel, California

Position Available: Camp Counselors (Day and Resident camps)

Salary Range: $270+ /week

Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions

Contact: camps@kennolyn.com

Website: www.kennolyncamps.com

  • Make a difference in a child's life and make your own lifelong friendships.
  • Enjoy working outdoors, under the warm California sun close to many clean beaches and hot surf spots. A job full of like minded, dedicated people. The hardest job you'll ever love!
  • Counselors who can teach the following activities required: climbing, ropes course, swimming, archery, riflery, fencing, horseback riding, self defense, outdoor adventure, drama, photography, fun science, outdoor cooking, crafts, ceramics, tennis and more. (We train our own Ropes staff and Waterfront staff incl. Lifeguards!)

Eagle Lake Camps

Located: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Position Available: Horse Counselor

Salary Range: Starting @ $1,200

Type: Residential coed summer camp and wilderness adventures

Contact: registrar.el@navigators.org

Website: www.eaglelakecamps.com

  • Come spend 12 amazing weeks on horseback in some of the most beautiful wilderness in Colorado! You will assist in the instruction of horsemanship while helping campers to grow spiritually.
  • Enjoy more one on one time with campers while participating in all of the other exciting activities that Eagle Lake has to offer. You belong here!
  • Room, board, spiritual growth, and professional training provided.