General Adventure Camp Counselor for Luxuty Resorts and Private Clubs

Posted: May 24, 2026

Camp Counselor

Firefolk Summer Camp

Burnsville, North Carolina, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, Oakland, Maine, Oʻahu, Hawaii, and Santa Fe, New Mexico

Wages/Pay
$600.00 - $800.00 / week
Experience Level
Some experience required
Job Start Date
Jun 14, 2026

Firefolk Summer Camp is hiring General Adventure Camp Counselors for our private club and resort-based summer camp programs across the mainland and Hawaiʻi.

Our programs take place in beautiful destinations including Hawaiʻi, California, New Mexico, Maine, North Carolina, and more. Counselors help deliver premium day camp, evening camp, and sleep-away camp experiences for children and teens, with a focus on outdoor adventure, creativity, friendship, confidence, and exceptional care.

As a General Adventure Camp Counselor, you will help lead a wide range of camp activities, games, challenges, creative projects, sports, nature-based experiences, and off-site adventures. You will work closely with the Program Director and other camp staff to create a safe, fun, energetic, and memorable experience for every camper.

This is a hands-on, high-energy role for someone who loves working with kids, enjoys the outdoors, and is excited to be part of a small, committed camp team.

Responsibilities include:

  • Leading and supporting daily camp activities, games, sports, crafts, and adventure programming

  • Supervising campers throughout the day, including transitions, meals, activities, and transportation where applicable

  • Creating a warm, inclusive, and enthusiastic camp environment

  • Helping campers build friendships, confidence, independence, and a love for the outdoors

  • Supporting safety procedures, behavior expectations, and camper well-being

  • Assisting with setup, cleanup, equipment organization, and daily program logistics

  • Communicating clearly with fellow staff, directors, parents, club/resort teams, and campers

  • Bringing energy, creativity, patience, and professionalism to every day of camp

  • Supporting water-based and ocean activities at select locations, including beach supervision, swim checks, and basic ocean safety awareness

  • Lifeguarding or assisting certified lifeguards during aquatic activities where required, depending on location, role, and certification

  • Helping campers understand and follow water safety rules, including buddy systems, boundaries, sun protection, hydration, and safe behaviour around pools, beaches, lakes, and ocean environments

Ideal candidates:

  • Have experience working with children or teens in camps, schools, coaching, childcare, outdoor education, recreation, or similar settings

  • Are confident leading groups and keeping kids engaged

  • Enjoy being outdoors and active

  • Are responsible, reliable, flexible, and calm under pressure

  • Are strong communicators and positive team members

  • Can bring a sense of fun, creativity, and leadership to each day

  • Are comfortable working in premium private club and resort environments

  • Lifeguard certification, water safety experience, or comfort around ocean, pool, or lake activities is highly valued for some program locations.

Previous camp experience is helpful, but not required. We care most about your attitude, maturity, energy, and ability to create a safe and unforgettable experience for campers.

Why work with us?

Firefolk Summer Camp combines the spirit of classic summer camp with the beauty of world-class private clubs and resorts. Staff get the chance to work in incredible locations, build meaningful relationships, develop leadership skills, and be part of a team that creates lifelong memories for kids.

Housing is provided and varies by program location. Depending on the site, staff may stay in shared staff housing, dorm-style accommodations, shared apartments, or resort/club-provided housing. Details are confirmed before placement.

Seasonal positions are available across multiple program locations.

https://campmanitou-fs.com/
https://firefolk.co/

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Contact Info

Firefolk Summer Camp

Firefolk Summer Camp creates premium summer camp programs for private clubs and luxury resorts across mainland USA and Hawaiʻi. Our team delivers adventurous, creative, and memorable experiences for kids, with a focus on friendship, confidence, ocean play, outdoor play, and exceptional care. https://firefolk.co/ https://campmanitou-fs.com/

Location
Hawaii, Maine, New Mexico, and North Carolina
Season
Spring, Summer, and Winter
Staff size
40
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Housing is provided and varies by program location. Depending on the site, staff may stay in shared staff housing, dorm-style accommodations, shared apartments, or resort/club-provided housing. Details are confirmed before placement, and housing is part of the overall seasonal employment package.
Family housing available
No
Single occupancy housing available
Yes
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Provided
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Good
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