- Wages/Pay
- $3,500.00 - $6,500.00 / season
- Experience Level
- Some experience required
- Job Start Date
- Job Starts: May 19, 2026
Camp Merrie-Woode is a residential summer camp for girls in Sapphire, North Carolina. Merrie-Woode offers a wide range of traditional and outdoor activities, with a focus on community and simplified living. Mountaineering Staff at Merrie-Woode live in staff-only housing, and lead Climbing, Hiking, Backpacking, and Caving trips throughout the summer. Mountaineering counselors bring enthusiasm, knowledge, and encouragement to campers trying new things and getting out of their comfort zones.
Dates:
WAFA Training: 5/15-5/19
Pre-Orientation: 5/20-5/25
Full Orientation: 5/26-5/31
June Session: 6/1-6/21
Main Session: 6/23-7/27
August Session: 7/29-8/8
Benefits:
Room and board
Laundry
Weekly time-off
Incentive and certification bonuses
Contact Info
- Megan Harold
- megan@merriewoode.com
- (828) 743-3300
- merriewoode.com
Camp Merrie-Woode
Merrie-Woode is a traditional wilderness summer camp devoted to nurturing the physical, intellectual and spiritual growth of girls and young women in a beautiful, natural setting. The values of simplified living, warm personal relationships and a love of nature bind our large community of campers, staff and alumnae. We are looking to hire for our Adventure Programming and cabin staff positions
- Location
- North Carolina
- Season
- Summer
- Staff size
- 90-120
- Housing
- Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
- Housing details
- We offer dorm style housing for Mountaineering and River Staff, and will compensate you seperately if you're interested in commuting and live in surrounding areas.
- Family housing available
- No
- Single occupancy housing available
- Yes
- Pet friendly
- No
- Meals
- Provided
- Cell phone service
- Some, ask for details
- Internet access
- Good
