The perfect opportunity for those who want to work in a beautiful setting, gain experience working with children, and challenge yourself, while forming memories and friendships to last a lifetime!

Current Job Openings

Kitchen

Sous Chef

Fryeburg

$1,500.00 - $1,800.00 / week

We’re hiring a Sous Chef for two summer camp kitchens two miles apart in Fryeburg, Maine. You’ll work under our Head Chef and Food Service Director, leading whichever kitchen the Head Chef isn’t in.

What you’ll do

• Lead daily kitchen operations, three meals a day for 150 to 250 people

• Execute and delegate prep schedules and standardized recipes

• Train and supervise cooks and support staff

• Follow nut-free, kosher-style (meat and dairy kept separate) and allergen protocols, including daily gluten-free, dairy-free and vegetarian options

• Maintain food safety, receiving and kitchen SOPs

What we’re looking for

• 2+ years as a sous chef, kitchen lead or in a similar role

• High-volume experience (banquets, institutional, camps, resorts or schools)

• ServSafe Manager certification, or willingness to get it before the season

• Strong leader who stays calm under pressure

• Available for the full season, including pre-season training




Why this role

• $1,500-1,800+/week based on experience, plus housing, laundry, and meals included

• Structured kitchens with set menus, recipes and prep systems

• A summer in the Maine lakes and mountains, ideal if your main season is winter




Hiking Assistant Counselor

Fryeburg

$2,100.00 - $3,000.00 / season

Dates for this position are June 9, 2027 to August 13, 2027. 

The Hiking Counselor is responsible for assisting on daily hikes with the Hiking Director. You will take groups of children out for hikes in the White Mountain National Forest. Hikes are programmed based on ability level, so comfort and endurance to complete higher mileage and steep trails is needed. We would also like for the individual to be either currently lifeguard certified or we will provide onsite lifeguard training. Occasionally our hikes lead to watering holes or waterfalls and the kids like to go in the water.   

Responsibilities


• Demonstrate sound judgement and establish a nurturing atmosphere in which campers feel safe, engaged, and included
• Communicate with all campers and staff in a positive and respectful manner
• Give clear and instructions for activities, considering various learning styles and listening abilities of each age group
• Maintain a clear, organized, and safe program area.

Individual hired for this position must be comfortable living with campers in a cabin. 


Assistant Programming Director

Fryeburg

$4,000.00 - $5,000.00 / season

We are hiring an Assistant Programming Director for this summer. Dates of employment are June 12 - August 13. 

• Managing transportation schedule through shared Google Calendar with girls camp, Forest Acres

• Keeping track of camper technology brought to camp

• Helping organize and plan field trips, including making reservations at venues and reserving transport

• Assist with end of summer banquet

• Order and organize camper medals

• Helping with scheduling of activities and staff time off
  
  

Having great communication and organization skills is very important. It is also really important to be a good communicator and be able to keep calm in what can sometimes be a hectic environment.




Proficiency with Google Suite is desired. 

Indian Acres Camp- Land Sports

Archery Counselor

Fryeburg

$2,100.00 - $3,000.00 / season


Dates for this position are June 16, 2027 to August 13, 2027. 

The Archery Program Counselor is responsible for planning and implementing programming for the Archery program area. This includes working with children aged 7-16 in an outdoor setting and keeping them engaged in age-appropriate archery enrichment for a full 40-50 minutes  programming block. This can include activities such as archery games, archery skills practice, target sports activities, and free shooting time. The Archery Program Counselor should prepare programming that aligns with their strengths while also making sure that campers receive a diverse Archery experience overall. This position requires the ability to get an archery  certification with cost covered  by IA/FA. 

Responsibilities

Create and lead program area activities with campers ages 7-16
• Demonstrate sound judgement and establish a nurturing atmosphere in which campers feel safe, engaged, and included
• Communicate with all campers and staff in a positive and respectful manner
• Give clear and instructions for activities, considering various learning styles and listening abilities of each age group
• Maintain a clear, organized, and safe program area.

Individual hired for this position must be comfortable living with campers in a cabin. 

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Outdoor Adventure

Ropes Course Counselor

Fryeburg

$2,100.00 - $3,200.00 / season

Dates needed for this role are: June 10, 2027- August 13, 2027.

Indian & Forest Acres Camp is hiring counselors to work on our Ropes Course and Climbing wall. Our ropes course is comprised of high and low elements and a zip line. Being comfortable with heights is very important, as well as experience climbing and belaying.  

In this role you will:

• Act as a facilitator for all ropes course activities and follow all ropes course safety guidelines.

• Participate in pre-season ropes course training as available.

• Clearly outline safety instructions and behavioral expectations during all camp activities, including adventure course activities; ensure that safety instructions and behavioral expectations are followed by all participants.

Additionally, as a ropes course counselor, you will live in a cabin with campers and one other counselor. 



Arts and Crafts

Arts and Crafts Counselor

Fryeburg

$2,100.00 - $3,000.00 / season

Join us for the experience of a lifetime as the Arts and Crafts Counselor. The employment dates for this position are June 16th - August 13th.

Indian & Forest Acres Camp, a premier brother/sister sleep-away camp in the White Mountains of Maine, (3 hours outside Boston, 1 hour outside of Portland, ME) is currently looking for a Arts and Crafts Counselor to run the Arts and Crafts program at our camp. Experience  and a love for many modalities (drawing, painting, ceramics, sewing, wood working) is strongly desired. 

You will work with campers, ages 7-16, of all ability and experience levels and lead counselors who will help teach and guide campers in activities. 

An awesome summer at Indian & Forest Acres Camp as an Arts and Crafts Director includes:

• Salary

• Housing

• All Meals

• Laundry Service

• Travel Relocation Reimbursement

  
  


 

Land Sports

Baseball and Softball Counselor

Fryeburg

$2,100.00 - $3,000.00 / season

Dates for this position are June 16, 2027 to August 12, 2027. 

• Teach and reinforce fundamental baseball and/or softball skills (e.g., hitting, fielding, pitching, base running). 

• Develop and implement age-appropriate baseball/softball lesson plans and drills. 

• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to campers on their performance. 

• Must be 18 years or older, and preferably completed their first year of college 




Arts and Crafts

Ceramics Instructor

Fryeburg

$2,000.00 - $3,000.00 / season

Dates for this position are June 16, 2027-August 13, 2027.

Ceramics is part of the Arts and Crafts Department. 

• Must have experience using the Pottery Wheel, and a bonus, to have experience operating a Kiln.

• Instructs campers in the art of ceramics, including techniques like hand-building, wheel throwing, and glazing.

• Experience working in a ceramics studio, either as an artist or instructor, or taken multiple classes in ceramics. 




Support Staff

Office Manager

Fryeburg

$3,000.00 - $4,000.00 / season

The Office Manager's role is essential to running an organized, calm camp. Some of the duties of an Office Manager include but are not limited to,

• Work with Assistant Director/Director/Admin as needed

• Work with parents/campers on therapy schedules and tutoring schedules

• Complete phone call home schedule online and a paper copy on the desk

• All camper, counselor lists, charts, or forms are on Google Docs

• Train counselors weekly on rest hour office duties

• Answer phone- check answering machine each morning

• Check your email every morning/afternoon

• Sweep/wipe down desk/empty trash/check bathroom each morning in office and porch of hostel

• Check supplies every week.  Always need copy paper, batteries, stamps and ones for soda machine (hint:  don’t leave lots of pens/pencils on desk at night because they won’t be there in the morning! Lol)

• Sort mail and check in packages (UPS, FedEx, Amazon, US mail)

• Greet/check in visitors

• Organize transportation for all activities and trips.  Record on Google Docs as well as paper copy on clipboard in office

• Check/fill soda machine

• Coordinate vehicles availability/drivers for airport runs if needed

• Make copies and laminate as needed

• Assist counselors and campers with any questions or concerns if possible

Registered Nurse

Fryeburg

$1,000.00 - $1,200.00 / week

The employment dates for Nurses for Summer 2027 are June 16th-Aug 13th.

Indian & Forest Acres Camp, a premier brother/sister sleep-away camp in the White Mountains of Maine, (3 hours outside Boston, 1 hour outside of Portland, ME) is currently looking for qualified nurses. We are interested in Nurses who would like to work the entire summer, or a minimum of 4 weeks.

Camp nurses are responsible for the care of ill or injured campers and staff, and related administrative duties.

For those who have camp aged children, in addition to weekly salary, we offer free tuition for their camper(s).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CAMP NURSE

• The health center is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

• Administer camper (and staff) prescription medications as directed.

• Dispense over-the-counter medications as appropriate.

• Assess campers and staff who are ill or injured and determine if further medical attention is needed.

• Assist in stabilizing campers and staff requiring transportation to medical facilities.

• Contact parents of ill or injured campers and staff (if appropriate) and update them as necessary.

• Documentation of all injuries and care rendered. This involves documentation of all over-the-counter medicines, first aid treatment, and communication with parents, doctors or any other off-camp facilities.

• Maintain inventory of supplies.

• Keep the health center clean and organized.

• Working directly with the medical director.

We accept School nursing rotations for graduating seniors in college in Lieu of professional nursing experience.

Athletics

Waterfront Counselor

Fryeburg

$2,100.00 - $3,200.00 / season

Join us for the experience of a lifetime as a Waterfront Counselor. The employment dates for this position are June 6th-Aug 13th.

Indian & Forest Acres Camp, a premier brother/sister sleep-away camp in the White Mountains of Maine, (3 hours outside Boston, 1 hour outside of Portland, ME) is currently looking for Waterfront Counselors to work at our lake. As a Waterfront Counselor working at Lovewell Pond, you will take campers out on our motor boats and help teach and coach them in a variety of water sports, ranging from waterskiing, wakeboarding, kneeboarding, tubing, etc. We also offer kayaking, canoeing and sailing, in addition to our inflatables that the campers love jumping and climbing on. Experience doing any of these water sports and/or having a motor boat license is strongly desired to ensure a safe environment for all. 

You will work with campers, ages 7-16, of all ability and experience levels. As a counselor, you will also live in a cabin with campers and at least one other counselor.  

Athletics

Tennis Counselor

Fryeburg

$2,100.00 - $3,000.00 / season

We are seeking several individuals to join us for the Summer of 2027 to coach tennis. Dates for this role are June 12 - August 13.

As a Tennis Counselor, you will be responsible for providing high-quality tennis instruction and clinics for campers all ages and skill levels. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are passionate about tennis and enjoy working with students. Please note as a tennis counselor you will live in a cabin with campers and another counselor. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A TENNIS COUNSELOR:

• Provides instruction on basic tennis skills under the direction of the Tennis Pros.

• Familiarity with the rules and regulations of the game of tennis.

• A background in college or high school tennis.

• Experience working with and supervising young children, pre-teens and teenagers.

• Have an understanding of the capabilities, needs, and interests of children.

• Reliable, responsible, good judgment, patience, and a sense of humor.

• Ability and desire to work with campers and adults in a camp setting

• Ability to communicate clearly, to be flexible and adaptable, and to remain calm in an emergency