Spend your summer in the mountains of Colorado and make a positive impact on a child's life!

Camp Granite Lake is located at 9,000 feet in the foothills of the Rockies.... close to Boulder and Rocky Mountain National Park...
Posted: Apr 17, 2026

Cabin Counselor

Camp Granite Lake

Golden, Colorado

Wages/Pay
$4,700.00 / season
Experience Level
No experience required
Job Start Date
Job Starts: May 31, 2026

Staff play the ultimate role in supporting CGL’s philosophy and program. They are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and ‘un-plugged’ environment, where campers and staff live and work collaboratively, and create connections with each other, and the natural world around them. 

More important than any previous job experience or education, is the desire to be a great role model for children and the willingness to learn and work hard.

There are some ‘technical’ activities at camp that demand ‘hard skills’, but we look at personality traits first. Here are qualities that we look for in potential candidates:

  • good at building one on one relationships

  • able to manage stress and conflict

  • willing to work hard

  • problem solving

  • caring and empathetic

  • collaborative and communicative

  • flexible and able to adapt to different environments

Summer salary: $4,700 + $500 completion and travel payment

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Camp Granite Lake

Camp Granite Lake is a summer camp for children ranging in 1st-11th grades. We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive community where campers can build close connections with their peers, counselors, and the natural world around them. Our staff are the 'heartbeat' of camp!

Location
Colorado
Season
Summer
Staff size
60-70
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
We provide room and board to all staff. Counselors live in a cabin with 6-10 campers, and 1-2 fellow counselors. All accommodations are 'rustic' style, however are quite cozy, and are great spaces to live and work with campers while in the mountains of Colorado!
Family housing available
No
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Provided
Cell phone service
Some, ask for details
Internet access
Good
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