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Western US
Camp La Jolla
California
- Fun, Fitness and Friendships too! Spend your summer by the beach truly making a difference in a young person's life. Camp La Jolla weight loss and fitness camp is just a short walk from the Pacific Ocean on the campus of University of California at San Diego.
In More Than One State
Birch Trail Camp
Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin
- MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN! Birch Trail Camp for Girls, located in beautiful NW Wisconsin seeks fun, motivated people. Top pay, travel allowance, room & board & paid internships! We are looking for enthusiastic people who are committed to kids, the outdoors & having a good time!
Eckerd Youth Alternatives
Across the US, Florida, Georgia, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont
- Year-round positions - EYA is a leader in early intervention, wilderness camp and juvenile justice programs for troubled and at-risk children
Horizon Camps
New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia
- Apply to 3 acclaimed, co-ed sleepaway camps via one application form!
Pacific Northwest
Camp Nor'wester
Washington
- Can you remember how great it felt to have an adult really listen to what you had to say and laugh at your jokes? Then a season at Camp Nor’wester should be your next summer job! We’re a 72 year old, coed camp located in the San Juans Islands of Washington. Check us out!
Girl Scouts of Western Washington
Washington
- Girl Scouts of Western Washington serves more than 27,000 girls ages 5-17 in the state of Washington. Help grow the next generation of women this summer!
Rocky Mountains
Boys & Girls Club's Gates Camp
Colorado
- A summer camp for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver located an hour west of Boulder in the Mountains on 80 acres of pristine wilderness. We want to provide a quality, fun, and safe camp experience for kids who otherwise would not have this opportunity.
Camp Chief Ouray - YMCA of the Rockies
Colorado
- Overnight camp program, along with wilderness adventure and leadership training for our older campers in the Rocky Mountains.
Camp on the Boulder
Montana
- A United Methodist Camp located at 6000' and surrounded by marvelous mountains in south central Montana.
Camp Santa Maria
Colorado
- Experience a summer of fun working at our adventure based, co-ed residential camp in the beautiful Colorado mountains! Featuring opportunities in technical climbing, kayaking and mountaineering and more.
City Kids Wilderness Project
Wyoming
- A nonprofit organization exclusively serving at-risk youth from low-income families residing in the greater Washington, DC area. - ranch is located in Jackson Hole - hiring Outdoor Adventure Program Staff for 2008.
Colorado Mountain Ranch
Colorado
- Imagine living & working in the Colorado Rockies! The Colorado Mountain Ranch camp provides a warm, friendly environment where individual growth & learning occur through confidence-building activities in an active outdoor setting.
Estes Park Center - YMCA of the Rockies
Colorado
- Year-round resort and conference center located 4 miles west of Estes Park, Colorado.
Galena Lodge
Idaho
- Situated at the Northern end of the Harriman trail near Ketchum and surrounded by miles of trails. Hiring for our kitchen, dining room, and summer camp. We have on site housing and awesome outdoor recreational opportunities!
Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho
Idaho
- Spend the summer on the shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene ! we are hiring for all summer camp positions! We need lifeguards, camp counselors, kitchen staff, a camp nurse and more!
Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole
Wyoming
- The Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole is looking to hire 12 - 14 college students from all over the United States to work within our children and youth summer programs. Hiring immediately so don't delay - get your application in now! Training begins May 31st.
Sanborn Western Camps
Colorado
- Two summer camps - one for boys and one for girls - at an elevation of 8700 feet, 35 miles west of Colorado Springs.
Snow Mountain Ranch - YMCA of the Rockies
Colorado
- Cross country ski center, hiking, fishing, family reunions and much more just 14 miles from Winter Park, Colorado.
Midwest/Central US
House in the Wood
Wisconsin
- Co-ed summer camp in Delevan - providing inner city children from Chicago with positive alternatives for more than 90 years
Southeast/Mid South
Camp Boggy Creek
Florida
- Residential co-ed camp for children who have chronic and life-threatening illnesses- seeking summer staff to PLAY WITH KIDS at this unique state-of-the-art camp, near Orlando
Camps Mondamin & Green Cove
North Carolina
- Traditional but unique boys and girls camps located in the western mountains of North Carolina. We emphasize outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, mountain biking, rock climbing, and horseback riding.
Christian Appalachian Project
Kentucky
- The Christian Appalachian Project (CAP), an interdenominational, non-profit Christian organization, has been serving families in poverty in eastern Kentucky since its founding in 1964. The CAP Volunteer Program is now accepting applications for summer camp volunteers.
Global Youth Village
Virginia
- GYV challenges US & international teens to turn cross-cultural theory into action. Cultural focuses & camp living teach youths to respect differences & discover similarities transcending culture, religion & politics.
Northeast US
Camp Androscoggin
Maine
- All boys' camp in Wayne. The camp grounds cover over 120 acres on the shores of Lake Androscoggin, and we're the only camp on the lake. Camper ages 8 - 15. Our Camp Counselors are all Activity Specialists.
Camp Ballibay
Pennsylvania
- A co-ed, residential camp for the fine and performing arts. Summer Jobs in: Theater, art, dance, video, radio, and music (rock, country, Broadway, classical; vocal, instrumental, piano, guitar, drums). Also: tennis, swimming, horses, Tai Chi, Capoeira, nursing.
Camp Cedar
Maine
- A boys' sports camp for ages 8 - 15 located in the Sebago Lakes Region on Coffee Pond in Casco about 20 miles northwest of Portland
Camp Greylock for Boys
Massachusetts
- A summer sports camp for boys founded in 1916, programs include athletics, aquatics, wilderness trips, and art - located on a lake in Becket
Camp Laurel
Maine
- In the Central Lakes Region on Echo Lake with 150 acres of woodlands and 2,000 feet of shoreline.
Camp Lohikan in the Pocono Mountains
Pennsylvania
- We pay the BEST salaries to recruit the BEST staff! Nothing is more important than our staff and we know it! Over 400 summer camp positions available at three camps on over 12 acres in the Pocono Mountains.
Camp Skylemar
Maine
- Located on a 200 acre wooded campsite overlooking the White Mountains and a beautiful spring-fed lake, Skylemar offers a nurturing atmosphere with an emphasis on fun. Get paid to have fun this summer.
Camp Takajo
Maine
- Boys residential camp; long history, strong traditions, amazing facilities on Long Lake. Join our camp counselor staff this summer.
Club Getaway
Connecticut
- A sports and adventure resort in the Berkshire Mountains of Kent, Connecticut - We host kids for camp during the week and adults on the weekends. Hiring all staff including Directors for our various departments
French Woods Festival Performing Arts Camp
New York
- A co-ed summer camp focusing on the performing arts located in the western Catskills - hiring specialty counselors.
Indian Head Camp
Pennsylvania
- Live & work with incredible kids & staff for 8 plus weeks in an idyllic lakefront setting.
International Sports Camp
Pennsylvania
- Do you seek a unique summer experience that involves kids, sports, and working with some of the best summer camp staff? Co-ed camp located in the Pocono Mountains.
Kingsley Pines Camp
Maine
- If you are looking for a stimulating and rewarding experience where you can make a difference in a child's life, then this is the place for you! We are a coed, noncompetitive, resident camp for ages 8 - 15 located on Panther Lake in Raymond, Maine
Pok-O-MacCready Outdoor Education Center
New York
- High Adventure, Team Building, Living History, and Earth Science on 300+ acres of pristine wilderness. Live, work, and play in Adirondack Park! Now hiring creative instructors and interns for the spring of 2008 and fall of 2008. Long term positions available.
Trail's End Camp & Chestnut Lake Camp
Pennsylvania
- Co-ed residential summer camps located on a large spring fed lake in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains - Our summer camp jobs come with excellent salary packages, which include travel allowance, laundry service, room & board and ample time off to enjoy the surrounding areas.
Tripp Lake Camp
Maine
- Traditional, residential girls camp. Tripp Lake Camp teaches the importance of making ethical choices and fosters tolerance and respect of self and others. Be a part of this!
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Watch for more jobs next season
- Camp Fiver New York
- Camp High Trails Outdoor Science School California
- Camp Iroquois Springs New York
- Camp Laurel South Maine
- Camp Merri-Mac & Timberlake North Carolina
- Camp Wekeela Maine
- Cheley Colorado Camps Colorado
- Colvig Silver Camps Colorado
- Emandal Farm California
- Guided Discoveries (CIMI) California
- Mountain Camp California
- The Mayhew Program New Hampshire
- YMCA Camp Duncan Illinois
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