Camp Towanda

Have the best summer of your life!!!


We are an ACA accredited coed camp in northeastern Pennsylvania, 3 hours from NYC and Philadelphia. Summer 2013 marks our 91st year! We welcome campers and staff from over 25 US states and 15 countries.


summer jobs at Camp Towanda

Camp Towanda is an "all-around" camp with cultural activities too. We offer HIGH QUALITY instruction, supervision, facilities and care to our campers. In turn, a sense of security to their families. Quite simply, we provide a fun time in a safe and responsible environment with great people.

We run a well-rounded, wholesome program for all levels of interests and abilities for kids ages 6-17. Our program is very diversified- Tennis and water-skiing are just as popular as Drama, Arts & Crafts, Rocketry, Radio and Lacrosse! Every department at Camp Towanda is important, valued and professional.

Not only do we take pride in our beautiful 200-acre facility, but our superb and dedicated staff. The role of a counselor varies. Department heads, specialists, group leaders, general counselors and kitchen staff all play a vital role as being part of the nucleus of the camp experience. Applicants must be patient, fun-loving, spirited and genuinely concerned with the welfare and development of young people. In fact; we only look for staff members who will serve as role models for our campers.

The role of a camp counselor encompasses a lot of different areas and the hours are extensive. You need major stamina! There is not much down time for the entire summer. It is also an experience of a lifetime. You will develop lifelong friendships here. The majority of our staff comes back for several years.

Our Jobs

Be a camp Counselor at Camp Towanda!

Currently Hiring

  • Archery Counselor (Seasonal)
  • Baseball Counselor (Seasonal)
  • Canoe Instructor (Seasonal)
  • Ceramics Counselor (Seasonal)
  • Dance Instructor (Seasonal)
  • Digital Photographer (Seasonal)
  • Fitness and Zumba Instructor (Seasonal)
  • General Counselor (Seasonal)
  • Golf Counselor (Seasonal)
  • Gymnastics Instructor (Seasonal)
  • Head Baseball Director (Seasonal)
  • Head Gymnastics Director (Seasonal)
  • Head Lacrosse Director (Seasonal)
  • Head Roller Hockey Counselor (Seasonal)
  • Head Water Ski (Seasonal)
  • IT Specialist (Seasonal)
  • Jewelry Counselor (Seasonal)
  • Media Director video/editing (Seasonal)
  • Mountain Bike Counselor (Seasonal)
  • Office Secretarial (Seasonal)
  • Outdoor Adventure Director (Seasonal)
  • Roller Hockey Counselor (Seasonal)
  • Ropes Course Facilitator (Seasonal)
  • Softball Counselor (Seasonal)
  • Swim Instructors WSI (Seasonal)
  • Video Editing (Seasonal)
  • Videographer (Seasonal)
  • Water Ski Counselor (Seasonal)
  • Waterfront Director (Seasonal)
 

Our Ideal Candidate

  • We prefer a minimum of two years of university by the start of camp, but we will consider those with less.
  • Applicants should have experience in a program area to assist or lead.
  • Previous experiences working with children is esssential.
  • We look for staff to be positive role models with abilty to set great examples for their campers in a fun loving setting.

summer Camp Counselor jobs a Camp Towanda

Room and Board

All counselor and instructor staff live with children in cabins. The cabins all have electricity, showers and toilets within the building. Most cabins average 10 campers and 3 staff. Senior staff have private rooms in staff housing.

Food service is family style with well stocked salad bars offering fresh fruits and vegetables at each meal.

Perks

Summer jobs at camp TowandaIn addition to providing an experience of a lifetime, making friends from all over the world, and mentoring children, camp makes available:

Transportation to our nearby town, Honesdale, on time off
Laundry
Competitive camp salary
Travel allowance
Room
Board
College internship or credit
Weekly days off....and 4 nights off most weeks
Staff Lounge with internet access
Staff recreation

Getting Here and Getting Around

Staff with cars are welcome to bring them to camp.

Airport pick-ups at Newark, NJ (EWR) and Scranton, PA (AVP) are scheduled based upon staff orientation dates.

Camp provides transportation to town on nights off.

Enterprise Rent a car offers an excellent rate for those staff interested in renting a car...minimum age 21.

How to Apply

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Visit our website to learn more about our summer program.

Check out the Media Room for some great video and photos.

If you like what you see, go the Staff Experience to complete an application.

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Season: Summer

Housing: Shared cabins with campers

Staff Size: 200

Age Requirement: 19+

Location: Camp Towanda, Pennsylvania