Gates Camp—Gateway to New Experiences!

Our goal at Gates Camp is simple: we want to provide a quality, fun, and safe camp experience for kids who otherwise would not have this opportunity.

We want to give members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver the chance to get away from inner-city life and escape to the mountains of Colorado to challenge themselves, connect with nature, build new friendships, and spend five days "just being a kid." Working in this way with our youth also provides counselors the summer experience of a lifetime! We are currently hiring for the summer of 2008 so, please see below or click the link to our homepage for more information and to apply online.

Recreation

Gates Camp is located at approximately 9,000’, adjacent to the Indian Peaks Wilderness and within a 30-minute drive of Rocky Mountain National Park. So, if the fun and excitement of being a camp counselor during the week isn’t enough for you, the weekends are yours to explore the endless opportunities that exist nearby. For staff members that choose to stay in the mountains, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, backpacking, rock climbing, and other outdoor adventures are at your fingertips. For staffers whose interests are found more within city limits, the city of Boulder is within 45 minutes, while Denver is just an hour and half from camp property.

Room and Board

Housing options: Shared Cabin

Room and board are provided for all staff. Housing consists of a shared, gender-specific bunk space in one of our authentic 1920s log cabins. Linens are provided for international staff; however, American and Canadian staff must bring their own. Sleeping bags are recommended.

As far as board goes, three meals and a snack are provided each day, for which there is no charge. They are part of the job, as staff eats with the campers during family-style meals throughout the week. Food is also available to staff on weekends, and on Sunday evenings, we typically gather to take part in weekly community/staff dinners.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience and position, in addition to providing room and board for all staff. Other benefits include spending the summer in a pristine area of Colorado, ongoing staff/professional development, and countless other intangibles.

Transportation Info

Once you join our staff, we will work with you in finalizing your travel plans regarding arrival to camp. For those individuals flying in from out-of-town, reservations should be made to fly into Denver. From DIA, you can arrange to be picked up either at the airport or in the city of Boulder, should you decide to utilize the RTD bus system. For those individuals with access to a personal vehicle for the summer, it is recommended that you bring it for use on the weekends. Carpooling is the chief mode of transportation for staff on the weekends, since the closest major town is 20 miles away.

How to Apply

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As you consider applying, please know that we are looking for staff members who are willing to give all they’ve got…and then some. This includes a commitment for a total of nine weeks (1 week of training and 8 weeks of camp sessions). Staff training begins at the end of May, and camp ends in early August 2008.

If this sounds like the way you are hoping to spend this next summer, the easiest and fastest way to apply for any of our positions is to do so via our online application. So, apply now and get the process started. We look forward to hearing from you!

International/J-1 Applicants Welcome.

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