Everyone's a Winner at Mountain Camp!

Established in 1966, Mountain Camp in the high sierras is a traditional coed summer resident camp offering one and two week sessions for children 7 to 15 years old.

Mountain Camp's minimal technology, non-competitive program is designed to make each child a “winner”. We work to create a fun and safe environment that encourages independence while nurturing lasting friendships. Mountain Camp intentionally developed a program that centers on self-created, self-propelled, and wind propelled activities. At a time when children are increasingly surrounded by computers, televisions, and video games our goal is to get campers outside actively creating, playing and learning life long outdoor skills.

Positions are available for experienced, responsible and enthusiastic young leaders who would be interested in devoting their summer to working with children in a positive, outdoor environment. We are looking for outstanding role models who want to inspire youth and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Recreation

On top of all of the time you’ll spend with campers participating in the wonderful activities we offer at camp, staff is allowed to use our camp equipment during their daily time off. Mountain Biking, Kayaking and Windsurfing are just a few of the activities that our staff have chosen to do in years past

Room and Board

Housing options: Shared Cabin

All summer counseling staff live in rustic cabins with 8-12 campers and one other co-counselor. Cabins do have electricity, but they do not have plumbing. Shower houses are located nearby. You will sleep on a bunk bed that has a mattress provided by camp. You will need to bring linens or a warm sleeping bag and pillow.

Staff will be provided with 3 meals a day, plus a snack. Breakfast is typically a hot option with a cereal bar and fresh fruit. Lunch and Dinner have a hot option with a salad bar and a peanut butter and jelly table. There is a vegetarian option at every meal; however we cannot accommodate any other dietary restrictions. You are welcome to bring your own food to camp; however it cannot be stored in the cabin (due to pesky animals) and must be stored in the staff loft or staff refrigerator.

Benefits

Cabin Counselor: must be 19 years old or at least one year of college completed, Base Salary: $235

Counselor: Must be 21 years old, Base Salary: $245

Additions to base salary (per week) are made for the following situations:

Red Cross Lifeguard Certification: $20

Wilderness First Responder or EMT: $20

Wilderness First Aid: $10

Completed year of full-time college: $10 (3 yr. Maximum beginning AFTER freshman year)

College graduate: $20

Full time head teaching experience (3 yr. Max.): $20

Full time assistant teaching experience (3 yr. Max.): $10

Returning Counselor (per 10 weeks completed at camp): $20

ACA or equivalent activity certification ($50 max.): $10

Head Counselor: $30

All staff who work 10 or more weeks of children’s camp are eligible to receive a discretionary performance based bonus.

All staff MUST be 1st Aid and CPR certified

Benefits also include benefits include spending 10 weeks making an impact on a child’s life and being outdoors in the Sierra Nevada’s.

Transportation Info

Mountain Camp is located on 26 acres in the high sierras with a beach on private Ice House Lake.

Ice House Lake is a beautiful mountain lake with miles of shoreline. We are approximately 30 miles west of South Lake Tahoe off of highway 50.

Camp will provide shuttles from Sacramento Airport on certain days near the beginning of camp. Please make flight reservations accordingly.

Transportation while at camp is the responsibility of the staff member.

How to Apply

Please complete and submit our online application.

International/J-1 Applicants Welcome.

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