Job start date
Jun 10, 2026
Camp Somerset for Girls
Camp Somerset for Girls
Currently recruiting for the season from June 12th, 2026 to August 11th, 2026.
Few environments can match both the spirit of camp and the positive impact it has on children. We encourage our counselors to exercise their creative abilities, share personal interests and talents, and challenge themselves as they challenge their campers. Our counselors come from all over the country and the world, bringing with them a wide variety of skills, abilities, and backgrounds.
Camp Somerset is a new facility on East Pond, one of the beautiful Belgrade Lakes in Central Maine. We are a short drive to Portland, Acadia, Bar Harbor, and countless other Maine destinations.
- Location
- Maine
- Season
- Summer
- Staff size
- 225
- Housing
- Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
- Housing details
- Counselors live in beautiful new cabins with campers. Cabins include twin beds, dressers and full bathrooms.
- Meals
- Provided
- Cell phone service
- Yes, most carriers
- Internet access
- Good
About Camp Somerset for Girls
The summer camp experience stands as a truly unique and life-changing journey for children, offering an environment like no other, where lifelong memories are made, and personal growth is nurtured. That same experience is equally life-changing for a staff member.
At Somerset, we believe in the remarkable positive impact that summer camp has on young minds, and we wholeheartedly encourage our dedicated summer camp counselors to harness their creative abilities, share their unique interests and talents, and embark on personal challenges that parallel those they set for their campers.
Somerset is a warm and inclusive community with top-notch facilities, dynamic programming, incredible food, spectacular scenery, and amazing people. Working at Somerset is deeply rewarding, immensely challenging, and more fun than you can imagine. You'll be crying when it's over--trust us!
The Employee Experience
We are seeking individuals who thrive on working closely with children and possess a high level of expertise in one of our instructional (activity) areas. We’re seeking adults who are passionate about making a meaningful impact, not merely passing time between semesters or jobs.
Counselors live in a cabin with 12 campers and 3 other counselors. They also work in an activity area that fits their skills and passions. We have more than 30 activities with nine departments: Aquatics, Athletics, Creative Arts, Performing Arts, Movement, Adventure, Media, Camping, and Culinary Arts.
Beyond their primary responsibilities in the cabins and instructional areas, counselors serve as role models, mentors, and team coaches. They accompany campers to off-site adventures, including camping trips, whitewater rafting, amusement park visits, and more.
The summer kicks off with an intensive week-long staff orientation. During this time, we delve into camp policies, procedures, and expectations to ensure everyone is prepared for the summer ahead. Equally important, this week fosters staff bonding and lays the foundation for our close-knit camp community. Throughout the summer, Somerset is committed to ensuring our staff members are well-rested and well-nourished, and that they have ample opportunities to socialize and connect with one another.
Counselors have at least two periods off each day and five nights off per week, along with five full days off during the summer. In camp, there is a huge staff lounge with snacks, drinks, and great WiFi.
Ideal Candidate
Embrace "Team Somerset"
Somer First: No one is bigger than camp
Adapt
Start With Kindness
Do Unto Others
Live Your Truth
Understands that camp exists for the kids.
Prioritize safety, compassion, connection, and joy.
Finds genuine satisfaction in helping a child succeed, try, fail, learn, and belong.
Optimistic, warm, and encouraging.
Inclusive and aware of social dynamics.
Models the kind of friendships we want campers to form.
Adjusts without drama.
Works through fatigue, heat, and curveballs.
Solves problems calmly and collaboratively.
Able to teach or support activities.
Receptive to feedback.
Willing to learn new skills.
Comfortable supervising kids.
Shows up on time.
Manages emotions/maturity appropriately.
Understands boundaries with campers and peers.
Takes ownership without needing constant oversight.
Room and Board
Counselors live in cabins (12 campers and 4 counselors). Cabins include:
Bunk beds with one drawer and one dresser per person
Bathrooms with 3 showers, 3 sinks, and 2 toilets
Air-conditioning in most cabins
Counselors receive three meals per day. There is an afternoon snack. Dinner includes dessert, and a cookie is served each night. There is a vending machine in the staff lounge, where counselors may also keep personal snacks and drinks (no nuts).
All meals are served family-style and include a rotating main dish, a breakfast or salad bar, and vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free alternatives as needed. All allergens are fully accommodated in our 100-percent nut-free, state-of-the-art facility. The dining hall stays open throughout the day for campers to stop by for a cold drink or a fresh piece of fruit. Lakefront afternoons always feature a choice of snack on the porch, like a fresh fruit smoothie, granola bar, or soft pretzel. Sunday mornings offer a “lazy morning” buffet with fresh pastries, made-to-order omelets, Belgian waffles, and fresh juice.
Employee Perks
We are proud members of a small community that supports local summer camps. We expect our staff members to represent camp and be equally respectful to our neighbors.
Many local establishments love when our counselors visit during their time off, whether it's Sunrise Bagel, the Ice Cream Shoppe, or the local movie theater. We're always connecting with new businesses in the area and seeking out offers that we can share with our staff.
Getting Here and Getting Around
Staff members with cars are welcome to drive to camp and park in our staff parking lot.
For those flying to Maine, we will have staff on hand to pick up at airports in Portland, Maine, and Boston, Massachusetts. We'll also provide transportation at the end of the summer.
Somerset offers many camp-sponsored off-site activities for staff, with transportation provided. We also have camp vehicles to rent, though the driver must be at least 21-years-old.
For Fun
A summer in Maine is truly special. In addition to all that Somerset has to offer, there is even more to do right outside our gates.
Waterville, Maine, is 10 minutes from camp and has plenty of options for food, coffee, bakeries, movies, Walmart, and more.
Portland, Maine, is a little more than an hour from camp and is a fantastic city for food, culture, shopping, and sightseeing.
Want something more outdoorsy? Bar Harbor, Camden, Portland, Freeport, Acadia, Moosehead Lake, and countless beaches are all within driving distance. Plus, we are only a few hours from Boston, Massachusetts, and the Canadian border.
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Jobs in the Spotlight
Job start date
Jun 05, 2026
Current Job Openings
Position Purpose:
The nanny is responsible for the care and well-being of two children — a 1-year-old boy and a 4-year-old girl — whose parents work at camp.
Essential Job Functions:
Provide attentive supervision and care based on each child’s individual needs, including feeding, changing, bathing, and daily routines.
Organize and maintain resources and supplies needed for childcare and activities.
Create and supervise fun, engaging, and age-appropriate activities.
Communicate regularly with parents regarding the children’s daily activities and well-being.
Qualifications: (Minimum Education and Experience)
Previous experience working with children ages 0–6 required; preference given to candidates with early childhood education training.
Interest in working closely with young children in a longer-term summer role.
First Aid and Infant/Child CPR certification preferred.
Lifeguard certification preferred.
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record preferred.
Reliable, honest, compassionate, energetic, and trustworthy.
Other details:
Dates of employment: Begin on or around June 10, 2026 through August 11, 2026
Housing is provided at Camp Somerset. Housing consists of shared accommodations in a staff-only cabin with other women staff members and communal bathrooms.
Schedule, hours, and days off will be determined weekly.
Compensation: Salary $4,000, Travel Stipend, Room & Board
Plan lessons and time appropriate menus
Maintain a well-stocked kitchen
Teach the skills necessary for a fun and safe experience
Evaluate the success of the culinary arts program.
Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement and empowerment of youth.
Assures campers are properly supervised at all times.
Be aware of and implement safety guidelines.
Manage and care of the physical facilities and equipment in the culinary arts center
Conduct a check of equipment before and after each use, for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.
After each class, make sure facility is completely clean, trash taken to outside bins, and empty items restocked.
Manage a staff of 8 counselors.
Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning and leading those as assigned.
Participate as a member of the camp leadership team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
Assist in the planning of any special events.
Prior experience in food service environment and/or culinary school.
Summer Camp Nanny
$4,000.00 - $4,500.00 / season
Smithfield
Come work at camp! There's nothing like spending a summer in Maine!
Outdoor Education
Camping and Outdoor Education Counselor
$3,500.00 - $4,500.00 / season
Smithfield
Being outside is what summer in Maine is all about!
Camp Somerset is hiring for a lead camping counselor to work in our outdoor education program and also oversee multiple overnight trips to our lean-to camping village.
All staff are also cabin counselors who live in a cabin with a particular age group. Counselors are expected to be role models who must be fun-loving, creative, patient, and genuinely concerned for the welfare and development of the campers.
Counselors will work with 3 other counselors in their cabin and receive 5 days off during the summer plus 3-5 nights off per week.
All Somerset counselors must be at least 19 years old or have completed one year of college or post-high school graduate work. A friendly disposition, good attitude, and desire to work with children and help them grow their skills and self-confidence are a must!
We believe that summer camp should be the most special time of year for children, and it is our responsibility to make sure that every young girl feels empowered, encouraged, and inspired to be her very best self.
Athletics
Softball Coach
$3,500.00 - $5,000.00 / season
Smithfield
Nothing is better than a summer on the lake!
Camp Somerset is hiring for a softball counselor/coach. Coaches typically teach four periods per day with time off in between plus 4-5 nights off per week.
All staff are also cabin counselors who live in a cabin with a particular age group. Counselors are expected to be role models who must be fun-loving, creative, patient, and genuinely concerned for the welfare and development of the campers.
Counselors will work with 3 other counselors in their cabin and receive 5 days off during the summer.
Coaches receive a summer salary plus travel and can make extra income through private lessons.
All Somerset counselors must be at least 19 years old or have completed one year of college or post-high school graduate work. A friendly disposition, good attitude, and desire to work with children and help them grow their skills and self-confidence are a must!
We believe that summer camp should be the most special time of year for children, and it is our responsibility to make sure that every young girl feels empowered, encouraged, and inspired to be her very best self.
Aquatics
Waterfront Counselor
$3,000.00 - $4,000.00 / season
Smithfield
Nothing is better than a summer on the lake!
Camp Somerset is hiring for both Lifeguard/Swim Counselors and Lifeguard/Boats Staff. Aquatics staff arrive early (June 5th) for Lifeguard training, followed by either swim or boat driver training. Boat drivers must be 21 years of age or older.
All staff are also cabin counselors who live in a cabin with a particular age group. Counselors are expected to be role models who must be fun-loving, creative, patient, and genuinely concerned for the welfare and development of the campers.
Counselors will work with 3 other counselors in their cabin and receive 5 days off during the summer.
All Somerset counselors must be at least 19 years old or have completed one year of college or post-high school graduate work. A friendly disposition, good attitude, and desire to work with children and help them grow their skills and self-confidence are a must!
We believe that summer camp should be the most special time of year for children, and it is our responsibility to make sure that every young girl feels empowered, encouraged, and inspired to be her very best self.
Culinary Arts
Head of Culinary Arts
$4,000.00 / season
Smithfield
Position Purpose:
The Culinary Arts Program is designed to teach cooking skills to girls (ages 7-15). Campers learn how to prepare a variety of recipes, starting from scratch. They also practice proper food handling, food storage safety, and the proper use of cooking tools, knives and kitchen equipment.
Essential Job Functions:
Develop and deliver a Culinary Arts program that is appropriate for the age and ability of the campers
Other Job Duties:
Job Requirements:
Athletics
Archery Instructor
$3,000.00 - $4,000.00 / season
Smithfield
Camp Somerset is seeking an experienced archery instructor to teach 3-4 archery classes, four to five days per week. All staff members also participate in all the amazing camp-wide activities, including competitions, campfire, theater, talent shows, trips, and so much more.
All activity instructors are also counselors who live in a cabin with a particular age group and also spend part of their day in their area of expertise. Counselors are expected to be role models who must be fun-loving, creative, patient, and genuinely concerned for the welfare and development of the campers.
Counselors will work with 3 other counselors in their cabin and receive 5 days off during the summer.
All Somerset counselors must be at least 19 years old or have completed one year of college or post-high school graduate work. A friendly disposition, good attitude, and desire to work with children and help them grow their skills and self-confidence are a must!
We believe that summer camp should be the most special time of year for children, and it is our responsibility to make sure that every young girl feels empowered, encouraged, and inspired to be her very best self.
Camp Somerset opened in 2018 and boasts some of the nicest and most modern facilities in all of camping. Come spend your summer at the "greatest place in Maine!"
Fencing Instructor/Camp Counselor
$2,500.00 - $3,500.00 / season
Smithfield
Camp Somerset is seeking an experienced fencing instructor to teach 3-4 fencing classes, four to five days per week.
All activity instructors are also counselors who live in a cabin with a particular age group and also spend part of their day in their area of expertise. Counselors are expected to be role models who must be fun-loving, creative, patient, and genuinely concerned for the welfare and development of the campers.
Counselors will work with 3 other counselors in their cabin and receive 5 days off during the summer.
All Somerset counselors must be at least 19 years old or have completed one year of college or post-high school graduate work. A friendly disposition, good attitude, and desire to work with children and help them grow their skills and self-confidence are a must!
We believe that summer camp should be the most special time of year for children, and it is our responsibility to make sure that every young girl feels empowered, encouraged, and inspired to be her very best self.
Contact Info
- Stacey Levy
- staff@somersetforgirls.com
- (617) 744-3385
- www.somersetforgirls.com
