Join Team Towanda this summer! Summer jobs and Paid Internships! Leadership Positions available!
We are an ACA accredited coed camp in northeastern Pennsylvania, 2.5 hours from NYC and Philadelphia, celebrating over 100 years! We welcome campers and staff from over 25 US states and 15 countries.
We are nestled on over 400 acres of rolling countryside in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern PA.
About Camp Towanda
Camp Towanda is the premier co-ed 7-week sleep-away camp in Northeast Pennsylvania for children ages 7-17. We are nestled on over 400 acres of beautiful fields, facilities, waterfront and countryside. At Camp Towanda, we provide a well-rounded experience for our campers and staff in a nurturing, safe environment with endless opportunities to try new things and feel great about themselves! Our program offers excellent and professional instruction in all land and water sports, fine arts, drama and adventure, as well as creative evening activities and special events.
We attract down-to-earth, friendly and spirited campers, families and staff. We hire 300 counselors and support staff from over 20 countries and all across the USA. When you work at Camp Towanda, you make a real difference in camper’s lives, while building your resume and career-building skills (leadership, work ethic, public speaking, management, responsibility) with the support of our top-notch senior staff and Director. The job of a counselor is multi-faceted; your spirit, creativity and leadership is paramount. When at camp, it is a 24-hour job. Flexibility, responsibility and stamina are key attributes for our staff to possess. Working with kids is a challenging job but one of the most rewarding job experiences you will ever have.
All meals, room and board are included with scheduled time off. We are located near a popular summer destination in the Pocono Mountains, about 2 ½ hours away from New York City and Philadelphia.
For over 100 years, Camp Towanda has continued to define what summer camp is all about. We are highly regarded and respected as an industry leader and are involved in giving back to various organizations throughout the year. Camp Towanda is accredited by the American Camp Association.
When you work at Camp Towanda, it’s so much more than a summer job. Camp Towanda is a community and network that will change your life forever. Thank you for considering Camp Towanda for your best summer job experience yet! Begin your application today!
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Competitive salary, room and board, all meals included, travel reimbursement
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Paid Internships Available!
The Employee Experience
Working at Towanda is about living together with people from all over the United States, and 15 or more countries - it's a cultural experience where you will meet friends that will last a lifetime! Camp Towanda is a beautiful environment where you can find out what you are capable of in a nurturing community, leading children and developing life skills. Our jobs give staff independence, a sense of accomplishment and an opportunity to develop leadership skills.
A summer at camp provides opportunities to enjoy all the activities and facilities Camp Towanda offers, add the great things you learned and accomplished to your CV/Resume, and growing in ways you never imagined!
Ideal Candidate
- Minimum 1 year of University or College completed by the start of camp.
- Applicants should have experience in a program area to assist or lead.
- Previous experiences working with children
- We look for staff to be positive role models with the ability to set great examples for campers in a positive environment.
Room and Board
All counselor and instructor staff live with children in cabins. The cabins all have electricity, showers, and toilets within the building. Most cabins average 10 campers and 4 staff. Senior staff has private rooms in staff housing.
Food service is family-style with well-stocked salad bars offering fresh fruits and vegetables at each meal. Camp Towanda can accommodate dietary differences, including gluten free, dairy free, etc.
Employee Perks
In addition to providing an experience of a lifetime, making friends from all over the world, and mentoring children, Camp Towanda provides:
- Great Support System
- Transportation to our nearby town, Honesdale, on time off
- Laundry
- Competitive Salary
- Travel Allowance
- Room & Board, Meals
- College Internship or Credit
- Organized and independent time off
- Staff Lounge with Internet
- Staff Recreation
Getting Here and Getting Around
Airport pick-ups at Newark, NJ (EWR) are scheduled based on staff orientation dates.
Staff with cars are welcome to bring them to camp.
Camp provides transportation to town on most nights off.
For Fun
Time off is spent by our staff in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of PA!
- Honesdale, PA offers great shopping and food.
- Great climbing, hiking, biking adventures throughout the region.
- The Delaware River offers phenomenal canoe, kayak and rafting activities.
- New York City and Philadelphia are under 3 hours from camp.
- Bethel Woods, the site of the 1969 Woodstock Festival is 30 minutes away.
- Hershey Park, Dorney Park and the Harley Davidson Museum are a few other exciting places to visit.
How to Apply
Fill out our online application. Email staff@camptowanda.com or call 570-253-3266 with any questions.
Visit our website to learn more about our summer program.
Visit our staff website to learn more about positions at camp, testimonials from past counselors and more.