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YMCA Camp Takodah

Currently recruiting for the season from June 6th, 2026 to August 22nd, 2026.

Camp Takodah provides award-winning overnight camps for kids ages 8-15. Takodah helps campers discover who they are and what they can achieve. In our single-gender camps, kids unplug so they can connect with themselves and each other. In everything we do, we empower kids with the confidence and character needed to reach their full potential.

Camp Takodah is about two hours from Boston and four hours from New York City. You'll also be about an hour from regional cities, like Manchester and Nashua New Hampshire.

Location
New Hampshire
Season
Summer
Staff size
150
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Our cabins are cozy, rustic and well maintained. All cabins have electricity and screened windows for fresh breezes. Staff sleep in twin-sized beds with comfortable mattresses. We provide bed linens, a sleeping bag, and a pillow. All cabins are within eyesight of the central bathroom and shower facilities, all of which have been recently renovated.
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Provided
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Good

About YMCA Camp Takodah

Each summer, we welcome 1,500 campers, ages 7-15, from New England and around the world (370 per session). The majority of our campers have spent multiple summers at Takodah. Most of them come from pretty ordinary backgrounds and exhibit behaviors typical of their ages.

Our gender focused camps help kids ‘unplug’ from technology so they can reconnect with themselves and each other. More than that, it’s a chance to get away from the precarious world in which we live and the stresses of school and life. In all of our activities, we strive to empower campers with the confidence and character they need to reach their full potential.

Each summer, we recruit nearly 150 college students and young professionals from around the world to join our team. We seek staff with warm personalities, positive attitudes, strong work ethics, good character, and a sincere desire to work with children. Many staff members are former campers who give Takodah a great sense of community and tradition, while our new staff members bring fresh ideas and energy to our community.

The Employee Experience

Your most important role at Takodah is leading your cabin. You’ll live in a cabin with a co-leader and 10 campers. Your job is keeping campers safe and healthy, serving as a positive role model, helping campers learn and grow, cultivating friendships and belonging, and making sure everyone has fun.

The cabins are clustered into “divisions.” Each division is led by an experienced division head who supports cabin leaders and plans special division programs. Along with your division head, you’ll be surrounded by veteran cabin leaders and a leadership team to help with anything you need.

In addition to leading a cabin, you’ll also be a program instructor. As an instructor, you’ll work with other leaders who share your activity specialty, under the guidance of a program head. Your program head will help you draw on your own experiences, as well as teach you new skills, that will enable you to facilitate classes successfully.

Ideal Candidate

We seek staff with warm personalities, positive attitudes, strong work ethics, good character, and a sincere desire to live and work with children. If you have those qualities and are willing to live by our values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, you’ll be a perfect fit for Takodah. We’ll train you in everything else you need to know during Staff Orientation.

Room and Board

Our cabins are cozy, rustic and well-maintained. All cabins have electricity and screened windows for fresh breezes. Staff sleep in twin-sized beds with comfortable mattresses. You’ll bring your own bed linens and pillow with you. All cabins are within eyesight of the central bathroom and shower facilities, all of which have been recently renovated.

We do our best to serve healthy, kid-friendly, delicious meals and our campers rate the food a 9/10. Every meal includes an extensive breakfast or salad bar, and hearty vegetarian and gluten-free options are always available. We maintain a “nut aware” environment.

Employee Perks

We have WIFI available to staff on their time off, and many staff bring laptops to stay connected with the non-camp world. Cell service is a little patchy at camp. You’ll want your cell phone for trips into town, and we have landline phones available to you if you need them.

 

Getting Here and Getting Around

Many staff bring cars to camp. If you don’t have a car, you can usually hitch a ride into town with other staff who share the same time off. Camp Takodah is 90 minutes from Boston and 20 minutes from Keene, NH. 

For Fun

We usually provide free daily shuttles to Keene, New Hampshire, and Brattleboro, Vermont every day for staff on time off. You can find Target, Walmart, grocery stores, movie theaters, thrift shops, and more! We are located nearby to Mount Monadnock which makes for some great hiking!

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Kitchen Crew

YMCA Camp Takodah

Richmond, New Hampshire

Looking to Gain Work Experience? Join us at YMCA Camp Takodah!

Job start date
Jun 06, 2026

Current Job Openings

    Nature Leader

    up to $500.00 / week
    Richmond

    You’ll live in a cabin with a co-leader and 10 campers. Your job is keeping campers safe and healthy, serving as a positive role model, helping campers learn and grow, cultivating friendships and belonging, and making sure everyone has fun.

    In addition to leading a cabin, you’ll also be a Nature program instructor. As an instructor, you’ll work with other leaders who share your activity specialty, under the guidance of a program head. Your program head will help you draw on your own experiences, as well as teach you new skills, that will enable you to facilitate classes successfully.

    Classes and activities offered in Nature include: 

    • Outdoor Cooking
    • Woodcarving
    • Gardening
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Shelter Building

    Adventure Leader

    up to $500.00 / week
    Richmond

    You’ll live in a cabin with a co-leader and 10 campers. Your job is keeping campers safe and healthy, serving as a positive role model, helping campers learn and grow, cultivating friendships and belonging, and making sure everyone has fun.

    In addition to leading a cabin, you’ll also be an Adventure program instructor. As an instructor, you’ll work with other leaders who share your activity specialty, under the guidance of a program head. Your program head will help you draw on your own experiences, as well as teach you new skills, that will enable you to facilitate classes successfully.

    Classes and activities offered on the Adventure Course include: 

    • High Ropes
    • Low Ropes 
    • Rock Climbing

    Arts and Crafts Leader

    up to $500.00 / week
    Richmond

    You’ll live in a cabin with a co-leader and 10 campers. Your job is keeping campers safe and healthy, serving as a positive role model, helping campers learn and grow, cultivating friendships and belonging, and making sure everyone has fun.

    In addition to leading a cabin, you’ll also be an Arts and Crafts program instructor. As an instructor, you’ll work with other leaders who share your activity specialty, under the guidance of a program head. Your program head will help you draw on your own experiences, as well as teach you new skills, that will enable you to facilitate classes successfully.

    Classes and activities offered in Arts and Crafts include: 

    • Ceramics

    • Candling

    • Screen Printing

    • Drawing and Painting 

    • Beading

    • Collaging

    Media Specialist

    up to $500.00 / week
    Richmond

    The Media Specialist position is responsible for producing high-quality photos and videos to capture the daily activities and special moments at camp, and for managing the camp’s social media presence. This role is hired for twice, with two Media Specialists working as a collaborative team to ensure the camp’s online content is engaging, relevant, and representative of the camp’s values. The Media Specialists are tasked with creating visually compelling content that tells the story of the camp experience, showcasing the fun, excitement, and community spirit of camp life.

    Kitchen Crew

    up to $500.00 / week
    Richmond

    Kitchen Crew members are responsible for providing food service support at Camp Takodah, ensuring that all aspects of food preparation, meal service, and kitchen operations run smoothly. Working under the guidance of the Kitchen Crew Chief, as well as collaborating with the Food Service Director and their team, the individual in this role will assist in various tasks related to the kitchen and dining facilities.

    Performing Arts Leader

    up to $500.00 / week
    Richmond

    You’ll live in a cabin with a co-leader and 10 campers. Your job is keeping campers safe and healthy, serving as a positive role model, helping campers learn and grow, cultivating friendships and belonging, and making sure everyone has fun.

    In addition to leading a cabin, you’ll also be a performing arts instructor. As an instructor, you’ll work with other leaders who share your activity specialty, under the guidance of a program head. Your program head will help you draw on your own experiences, as well as teach you new skills, that will enable you to facilitate classes successfully.

    Classes and activities offered in Performing Arts include: 

    • Acting and Improv

    • Dance 

    • Guitar

    • DnD

    • Magic the Gathering 

    • Journalism

    • Creative Writing 

    Sports Leader

    up to $500.00 / week
    Richmond

    You’ll live in a cabin with a co-leader and 10 campers. Your job is keeping campers safe and healthy, serving as a positive role model, helping campers learn and grow, cultivating friendships and belonging, and making sure everyone has fun.

    In addition to leading a cabin, you’ll also be a Sports program instructor. As an instructor, you’ll work with other leaders who share your activity specialty, under the guidance of a program head. Your program head will help you draw on your own experiences, as well as teach you new skills, that will enable you to facilitate classes successfully.

    Classes and activities offered in Sports include: 

    • Archery and Riflery
    • Tennis and Pickleball
    • Soccer
    • Basketball
    • Mountain Biking

    Waterfront Leader

    up to $500.00 / week
    Richmond

    You’ll live in a cabin with a co-leader and 10 campers. Your job is keeping campers safe and healthy, serving as a positive role model, helping campers learn and grow, cultivating friendships and belonging, and making sure everyone has fun.

    In addition to leading a cabin, you’ll also be a Waterfront program instructor. As an instructor, you’ll work with other leaders who share your activity specialty, under the guidance of the Waterfront Staff. Your program head will help you draw on your own experiences, as well as teach you new skills, that will enable you to facilitate classes successfully. 

    Classes and activities offered at the Waterfront include:

    • Swim Lessons 

    • Sailing

    • Kayaking

    • Canoeing

    • Paddleboarding

How to Apply

If you have questions or concerns about Summer Camp positions, please contact us at sdowd@camptakodah.org or 603-352-0447. 

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