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Gwynn Valley Camp

Located: Brevard, North Carolina
Type: Residential coed summer camp

E-mail Address: ryan@gwynnvalley.com
Position Available: Adventure Leaders/Rock Climbing/Paddling/Mtn Bike Instructors
Salary Range: $210-250/wk
  • Mountainside/Riverside program
  • 3 week adventure program that includes rock climbing, white water canoeing, backpacking, mountain biking & pioneering skills.
  • Work with children ages 11-14. Ten or eleven campers per group working with two adults plus support staff.
  • Website: www.gwynnvalley.com

Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing

Located: West Virginia, North Carolina, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Panama, Vietnam, Virginia
Type: Wilderness adventure program

E-mail Address: info@wilderness-adventure.com
Position Available: Wilderness Trip Leaders
Salary Range: $225-$250 week
  • 1, 2, and 4 week Wilderness Trips that include climbing, biking, caving, ropes course, climbing wall, canoeing, rafting, hiking, camping, etc.
  • Room & Board, 30% Discount on Outdoor Gear, Trip Leading Experience, and more.
  • Spend your summer doing what you love!
  • Website: www.wilderness-adventure.com

Camp High Rocks

Located: Cedar Mountain, NC
Type:
Residential boys' adventure camp
E-mail Address: mail@highrocks.com
Position Available: Adventure Camp Counselors
Salary Range: $2130- $3000+, plus training opportunities
  • Camp High Rocks, a private summer camp for boys in Western North Carolina, has openings for male and female counselors for its nine week summer program. We have three sessions, each with 130 campers ages 8 to 16. Each counselor teaches one or more activities during the day. The primary function and obligation of a male counselor is to campers in his cabin group. Applicants for counselor positions must have completed at least one year of college.
  • Instructor Positions available in: Archery, Crafts, Canoeing, Kayaking, English Riding, Hiking and Backpacking, Mountain Biking, Riflery, Rock Climbing, Swimming, Sailing, Tennis, and Soccer
  • Room, board, and laundry are included. Training courses available in late May. Internships available.
  • Website: www.highrocks.com

Cheerio Adventures

Located: Mouth of Wilson, VA
Type: Wilderness adventure program

E-mail Address: info@cheerioadventures.com
Position Available: Trip Leader
Salary Range: $200--225/week
  • Co-lead small groups of participants ages 10-16 on overnight wilderness adventure programs, including climbing, rafting, canoeing, caving, and backpacking.
  • Christian based program takes place in VA, NC, TN, WV, and PA.
  • Room/ board, laundry, obtainable certifications, use of camp equipment.
  • Website: www.cheerioadventures.com

Camp Broadstone /
Appalachian State University / Summer Enrichment Program for Gifted & Talented Youth

Located: Valle Crucis, NC
Type: Residential coed summer camp for gifted youth

E-mail Address: bevanjk@appstate.edu
Position Available: Adventure Staff
Salary Range: $1200 plus meals / limited housing available
  • May 30 - July 29 (staff training plus three 2 week sessions)
  • Ability to lead, co-lead all adventure activities (canoeing, caving, climbing, high ropes course, Alpine Tower).
  • Minimum age 19, prefer at least one year of college and at least one-two seasons experience leading groups in canoeing, caving, climbing, high ropes, Alpine Tower, and group problem solving courses, current drivers license with a good driving record and ability to drive 15 passenger vans, current WFA, CPR, and Lifeguard (or instructor rating in canoeing) certifications.
  • Website: www.campbroadstone.com

Camp Illahee

Located: Brevard, NC
Type: Residential girls' camp

E-mail Address: staff@campillahee.com
Position Available: Kayaking & Climbing Trip Leaders
Salary Range: $250-400/wk
  • Camp Illahee is seeking mature instructors for our white water kayaking program, rock climbing instructors and high ropes course facilitators. Activities are centered in camp as well as on trips out of camp. Instructors work closely with small groups of campers with emphasis on building skills in a fun and safe environment.
  • Located in the mountains of Western North Carolina, Illahee abounds with natural beauty. But what makes Illahee unique is the individual care given to each camper and the quality of leadership. Together they contribute to the overall excellence of the camp and create an ideal atmosphere for growth, learning and FUN! In addition to traditional camp activities, high adventure activities include kayaking, rock climbing, and high ropes course. Girls return year after year; many are following the traditions of their mothers and grandmothers. Illahee is indeed an extraordinary place. We invite you to share that experience with us.
  • Room, board, and laundry are free!
  • Website: www.campillahee.com

Talisman Summer Camp

Located: Black Mountain, NC
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: summer@stonemountainschool.com
Position Available: Wilderness Staff
Salary Range: $220-$350 per week
  • Staff needed to lead backpacking trips or tandem canoe trips on flat water and white water while working with teenagers with mild behavior issues. Help teens to increase self esteem, communication skills, life skills, and leadership skills.
  • Website: www.stonemountainschool.com

Keystone Camp

Located: Brevard, NC
Type: Residential girls' camp

E-mail Address: info@KeystoneCamp.com
Position Available: Cabin Counselor/Instructor
Salary Range: $200/Week
  • Keystone Camp is the oldest private girls camp in the southeast!! Tradition abounds here, but we are looking for new faces all the time! We have 3 sessions with 125 campers ranging in age from 7-16. Positions are available for a 9 week period as an activity instructor and cabin counselor.
  • Instruct in one or more of the following areas: Archery, Aerobics, Arts/Crafts, Badminton, Camping/Hiking, Canoeing, Dance, Drama, Golf, Gymnastics, English Riding, Nature, Riflery, Rock Climbing, Swimming, Tennis, Team Sports, Weaving
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have finished one year of college. Additional pay is available for certifications, experience, and extra duties. Room, board, and laundry are included. You can earn college credit by doing an Internship with us. To apply just download an application from our website.
  • Website: www.keystonecamp.com

Camp Merrie-Woode

Located: Sapphire, NC
Type: Residential girls' camp

E-mail Address: mail@merriewoode.com
Position Available: Activity Instructors/Counselor
Salary Range: $2365-3200
  • Merrie-Woode is a noncompetitive, high adventure traditional summer camp in western North Carolina. Gain valuable leadership experience while working with a great team of caring individuals in a wilderness setting. We have a ten-week summer program (3 week, 5 week, and 2 week sessions).
  • Instructor positions are available: canoeing, kayaking, sailing, swimming, horseback riding (English), archery, landsports, tennis, nature, dance, tumbling, drama, music/chorus, photography, wood working, weaving, ceramics, arts & crafts (training available as needed.) Extensive tripping program: backpacking, climbing, whitewater paddling.
  • All staff must be at least 19 years of age or have completed one year of undergraduate study. Room, board, and laundry are included. Internships and college credit is available.
  • Website: www.merriewoode.com

Camp Timberlake

Located: Black Mountain, NC
Type: Residential boys' camp

E-mail Address: email@camptimberlake.com
Position Available: Wilderness Staff
Salary Range: $1450-2000
  • Canoeing, Kayaking, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Backpacking
  • Outstanding Christian Staff
  • High up in the Blue Ridge Mountains
  • Website: www.camptimberlake.com

Eagle's Nest Camp

Located: Pisgah Forest, NC
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: info@enf.org
Position Available: HANTE SCHOOL Wilderness Instructors
Salary Range: $200-350/week
  • Teach rock climbing, whitewater canoeing or campcraft to teens.
  • Lead three-week wilderness treks on the Appalachian Trail, rock climbing & paddling in Southeast, or biking in Montana.
  • Help plan and set goals for your 3-week course.
  • Website: www.enf.org

Raven Knob Scout Reservation

Located: Low Gap, NC
Type: Residential boys' camp

E-mail Address: staff@ravenknob.com
Position Available: Merit Badge Instructor
Salary Range: $75-210/wk
  • Instruct one of 30 merit badges in instructional area to Boy Scouts, ages 13-17.
  • Opportunity to work with scouts from across the Eastern seaboard.
  • Great pay, training, and other exciting benefits!
  • Website: www.ravenknob.com

Camp Virginia Jaycee, Inc.

Located: Blue Ridge, VA
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: crinker@campvirginiajaycee.com
Position Available: Counselors
Salary Range: $1980-$2220
  • Live in cabins with campers and supervise daily living skills of campers. Participate and encourage campers during daily activities. Traditional camping activities: horseback riding, swimming, sports, arts & crafts, boating & fishing, music. 1 to 3 staff to camper ratio.
  • 11 weeks employment, one week bonus if contract completed. 20 - $500 scholarships for best staff.
  • Room & board included. Also seeking instructors, cabin heads, cooks, health care provider.
  • Website: www.campvirginiajaycee.com

Camp Boggy Creek

Located: Eustis, FL
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: staff@boggycreek.org
Position Available: Activity Staff Member
Salary Range: $2700-3100
  • Activity Specialists and Assistant Activity Specialists are responsible for designing, supervising, and facilitating the activities of an activity area and for helping implement evening programs. Activity areas: equestrian, boating & fishing, woodworking sports & recreation, creative writing, arts & crafts, photography, archery, nature, pool, ropes course, theater, and computers. Evening activities include campfires, carnivals, dances, stage days, and closing banquets. All applicants must be at least 19 years of age.
  • Camp Boggy Creek serves children ages 7-16 who have chronic and life-threatening illnesses. While our campers' medical conditions prevent them from attending other camps, they attend Boggy Creek free of charge. We create a camping experience that is exciting, fun, empowering, physically safe, and medically sound.
  • Benefits: life-expanding experiences, teamwork, community, the chance to empower kids.
  • Website: www.boggycreek.org

Camp Highland

Located: Ellijay/ Alpharetta, GA
Type: Residential Wilderness/Travel coed camp

E-mail Address: info@camphighland.com
Position Available: Residential Camp Counselor
Salary Range: $2500/summer, mission support
  • Spend the summer (10 weeks) leading in deep discipleship and adventure with youth ages 10-17.
  • Activities: Bible study, ropes course, rafting, rock climbing, bouldering, water sports (skiing, tubing, etc.), mountain biking, hiking and more
  • Email us at serving@camphighland.com or call our office at (678) 393-0300 for more details.
  • Website: www.camphighland.com

Rockbrook Camp

Located: Brevard, NC
Type: Residential girls' camp

E-mail Address: office@rockbrookcamp.com
Position Available: Outdoor Adventure Specialist
Salary Range: $1800-2700
  • Rockbrook Camp, a private camp for girls is seeking caring staff that enjoys working with young people in a camp environment.
  • Outdoor staff are responsible for planning, leading and instructing outdoor adventure activities such as whitewater paddling, rock climbing, climbing tower, mountain biking and backpacking. Experience in specific field is necessary.
  • Salary is based on experience. Room, board and laundry are provided. Additional pay for training and/or certification in camp related fields.
  • Website: www.rockbrookcamp.com

Camp Anderel and Camp Trico

Located: Guntersville, AL
Type: Residential Girl Scout camp

E-mail Address: heather.montgomery@girlscoutsofnorthalabama.org
Position Available: Counselor
Salary Range: 1250
  • Live with and guide girls grades 1-10 through their daily lives or select a specialty program (sailing, canoeing, swimming, crafts, nature, archery, cooperation course, etc.) to teach.
  • Develop life-long friendships, leadership skills and resume building experience. The summer of a lifetime!
  • Requirements: Enthusiasm, commitment to children and a good work ethic. Good communication skills, a positive attitude and creativity. 18 years old, background checks, physical exam and completion of first aid and CPR. Certification in specialty area as needed.
  • Website: www.girlscoutsofnorthalabama.org

Broadreach

Located: Raleigh, NC
Type: Wilderness adventure program

E-mail Address: broadreach@gobroadreach.com
Position Available: Wilderness Lead
Salary Range: Depends on Course Length and Experience
  • Must have extensive experience leading groups in the field - at least 60 days of accumulated course time
  • Should be conversational or fluent in Spanish
  • Should have strong experience hiking, climbing, and sea kayaking. Time spent as whitewater rafting guide a plus.
  • Website: www.gobroadreach.com

Camp Nakanawa

Located: Crossville, TN
Type: Residential girls' camp

E-mail Address: campnak@tnaccess.com
Position Available: Cabin Counselor & Activity Staff
Salary Range: $1200-1500
  • Seeing swimming, canoeing, tennis, and horseback riding instructors.
  • Must have Lifeguard training for waterfront activities.
  • Come spend a funfilled summer on the Cumberland Plateau!
  • Website: www.campnakanawa.com

Camp Kanuga

Located: Hendersonville, NC
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: info@kanuga.org
Position Available: Cabin Counselors and Activity Leaders
Salary Range: $1800-1900
  • Camp Kanuga is a traditional Christian summer camp for boys and girls, ages 7-15. Activities include backpacking, hiking, canoeing, swimming, adventure course, climbing tower, rock climbing, creative dramatics, art, music and much more!
  • Counselors must be 18 years old and Junior Counselors must be 17. Experience working with children and in the outdoors preferred.
  • Salary; room/board; bonus upon completion
  • Website: www.kanuga.org/camp.htm

Girl Scout Council of Northwest Georgia

Located: Acworth, GA
Type: Residential Girl Scout camp

E-mail Address: LMartin@girlscoutsnwga.org
Position Available: Specialty Staff
Salary Range: $200/week
  • Specialty staff needed for the following activities: Sailing, Windsurfing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Swim
  • Lessons/Lifeguard, Arts and Crafts, Archery, Drama/Dance
  • Salary, room, board, Internet/telephone access, laundry facilities, illness/accident insurance
  • Website: www.girlscoutsnwga.org/camp

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