Paddling, Kayaking, Canoeing and Rafting Jobs2025

Camp Androscoggin

Located: Wayne, Maine
Position Available: Waterfront, Sports and Outdoor Adventure Instructors
Salary Range: $2000-$2500 plus travel
Type: Residential Boys' Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.campandro.com

Located in central Maine, Androscoggin is the summer home for 250 boys between 7 and 15 and 100 staff. Since 1907, campers and counselors have been sharing a summer to remember on our 125 acre lakeside campus. Have fun teaching what you love and make a lasting impact.

Camp Farwell

Located: Newbury, Vermont
Position Available: Counselors: horseback riding, sailing, videography, dance, trips and travel, tennis, cooking, swimming, kayaking
Salary Range: 3,000-3,300
Type: Residential girls' summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.farwell.com

Working with children teaching them instructural activities
Room, meals and board all included
Supportive and diverse community to work in

Camp Killooleet

Located: Hancock, Vermont
Position Available: Counselor- Adventure Sports / Biking / Rock Climbing Etc
Salary Range: $3300- 3500 plus room/board
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.killooleet.com

We are looking for counselors with skills in road and off road bicycling, rock climbing, hiking, nature, sports, waterfront, and arts skills
Campers are introduced to activities (bicycling, rock climbing, back packing) that often become lifetime passions.
Killooleet builds a supportive, inclusive community where campers and staff pursue a variety of sports, arts and music activities.

Cheerio on the New River

Located: Mouth of Wilson, VA and Roaring Gap, North Carolina
Position Available: Counselor
Salary Range: $250 - $400 per week
Type: Wilderness adventure program
Contact: [email protected]
Website: https://cheeriofamily.com/cheerio-on-the-new-river-job-descriptions

Responsible for the total well-being of the campers while also leading different activities.
Will obtain wilderness certifications during staff training to take away with you after Summer is over!
Room & Board - use of camp equipment
Staff training is May 22nd - June 10th. First half of the Summer session start June 11th - July 8th, second half July 9th - August 12th (full Summer options as well!)

Camp Micah

Located: Bridgton, Maine
Position Available: Activity Instructor/Counselor
Salary Range: $2,700-3,500
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: https://campmicah.com/

What sets Micah apart from other camps isn’t our Ninja Warrior Course or heated pool, it’s our community.
Camp Micah provides a stimulating and challenging environment that encourages campers to step out of their comfort zones, form strong relationships, and develop a wide array of skills, all with the support of our knowledgeable and caring staff.
Counselors are hired to teach a specific activity in one of our programs which include sports, aquatics, outdoor adventure, creative arts, performing arts, and more! Counselors live in a cabin with a group of campers, which is the most rewarding part of the job!
All food, housing, and laundry is provided during employment. June 15 - August 11, 2025

French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts

Located: Hancock, New York
Position Available: Aquatic Specialists
Salary Range: Competitive Pay, based on experience & qualifications
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.frenchwoods.com

Being an Aquatic Specialist Counselor at French Woods means sharing your love for water activities. You'll teach and inspire campers in swimming, boating, and more, creating lifelong water enthusiasts. It's an opportunity to develop leadership, teamwork, and safety skills while enjoying the beautiful waterfront setting.

YMCA Camp Mason

Located: Hardwick, New Jersey
Position Available: Summer Camp Staff- Counselors/ Activity Specialists
Salary Range: $3,000-$5,000 per season
Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.campmason.org

Live and work with people from all around the world and the US. Make lifelong friends and memories.
Give children an experience like no other. Inspire and share your interests with them and ignite their passion for new activities and hobbies.
Gain soft skills such as communication, problem solving and teamwork to boost your resume and career success.
Be part of an inclusive and welcoming community in a beautiful outdoor environment.

Camp Hidden Meadows

Located: Bartow, West Virginia
Position Available: Activity Instructor & Cabin Counselor
Salary Range: $2,250+ depending on experience.
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.camphiddenmeadows.com

Camp Hidden Meadows offers a coed summer camp in the beautiful mountains of West Virginia.
Activities include performing and applied arts, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, organic farming, mountain biking, canoeing, high ropes course, horseback, sailing, mountain boarding, fly-fishing, backpacking, nature center and more.
Room, board, laundry, internet access and meals provided.
Dates June 7 - August 20.

Camp Runoia

Located: Belgrade Lakes, Maine
Position Available: Head of End & Program Assistant
Salary Range: $4000 plus room and board
Type: Residential Girls' Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.runoia.com

We are a small, residential girls camp seeking fun, enthusiastic leadership staff with a genuine desire to work with children and possessing the skills to teach in an activity area.
Camp is in session June 11th - Aug 9. Room & board provided.
Supervise staff and campers in 2-3 cabins and assist with program management
Apply via our website www.runoia.com or contact [email protected] for more details. June 12th - August 9th

Camp Runoia

Located: Belgrade Lakes, Maine
Position Available: Wilderness trip leader
Salary Range: $3000+ depending on age and experience plus room and board
Type: Residential Girls' Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.runoia.com

Lead campers on overnight wilderness trips, with both a canoeing and or hiking focus.
Pass along your love of the outdoors while camping out under the stars with enthusiastic kids who are game for adventure.
Have leadership skills, a drivers license, experience putting up a tent and a genuine love of children and nature.
Apply via our website www.runoia.com or contact [email protected] for more details. June 12th - August 9th

Camp Cayuga

Located: Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania
Position Available: Activity Instructors
Salary Range: Competitive Salary & Travel Allowance
Type: Residential Coed Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.campcayuga.com

TRADITIONAL, private, coed, nonsectarian, sleepaway camp for children ages 6-16. Over 60 daily activities! Diverse population from 26 states and 17 countries. Comprehensive facilities. Separate Teen Campus. Same family ownership since 1962. Staff/camper ratio is better than 1:4. ACA accredited. Less than 3 hrs from NYC and Philadelphia.
MULTI-TALENTED individuals with high moral character, who exhibit good sportsmanship; a genuine interest in working with kids; and the ability to work hard from morning to nightfall to ensure a positive camp experience for each camper! Need to provide quality instruction from beginner to advanced levels. Certification is preferred.
INSTRUCTORS needed for 60 land & water sports: Horseback Riding, Rock Climbing, Trapeze, Circus, Skateboarding, Archery, Riflery, ATVs, Paintball, Martial Arts, Fencing, Pottery, Ceramics, Music, Cheerleading, Dance, Mountain Biking, Zip Line, Lifeguards, Swimming. See our website for a complete list of instructor positions.
BENEFITS: Good salary, travel allowance, room & board, and laundry service. Tips are permitted. Staff lounge features internet access. Meet kids and work with high-caliber staff from around the world. Accept challenging responsibilities this summer, and gain valuable lifetime rewards! Free camp tuition for staff with children.

Birch Rock Camp

Located: Waterford, Maine
Position Available: Wilderness Trip Leader
Salary Range: TBD
Type: Residential boys' summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.birchrock.org

Lead canoe or hiking trips in Maine
Seven week camp program with one additional week of orientation

Camp Mataponi

Located: Naples, Maine
Position Available: Activity specialist/ counselor
Salary Range: $3000+
Type: Residential girls' summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.campmataponi.com

Seeking energetic college students for activity specialists in the following areas: tennis, ropes course, lifeguards & WSI, sailing, canoeing, gymnastics, dance, drama, landsports (soccer, softball, basketball, lacrosse, field hockey, volleyball).
Applicants must be atleast 18 and completed freshman year of college.
Learn leadership skills and gain valuable experience while making friends that will last a lifetime.

Kingsley Pines Camp

Located: Raymond, Maine
Position Available: Counselor
Salary Range: Competitive
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: https://kingsleypines.com/join-our-staff/

Counselors are the core of the camp staff. Candidates should be caring, enthusiastic, and have a genuine concern for children. Counselors supervise, lead, guide, and live with 3-8 children. They also teach activities -waterfront, arts, sports, and outdoor adventure.
These positions require maturity, creativity, and strong commitment to children. Candidates must be at least age 18 and have graduated from high school before January 1, 2022.
Benefits include room & board, laundry, service, wireless Internet access, beautiful location, making a difference, supportive staff community, delicious meals with vegetarian option and FUN!
Check our website for more information and the latest openings.

Camp Cayuga

Located: Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania
Position Available: Supervisors and Directors
Salary Range: Competitive Salary, Travel Allowance, Free tuition for your kids
Type: Residential Coed Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.campcayuga.com

TRADITIONAL, private, coed, nonsectarian, sleepaway camp for children ages 6-16. Over 60 daily activities! Diverse population from 26 states and 17 countries. Comprehensive facilities. Separate Teen Campus. Same family ownership since 1962. Staff/camper ratio is better than 1:4. ACA accredited. Less than 3 hrs from NYC and Philadelphia.
ACTIVITY DIRECTORS: Seeking professional educators, teachers, coaches, and mature adults to direct programs for: Athletics, Waterfront (pools & lake), Horsemanship, Trapeze, Circus, Tennis, Adventure (high ropes course), Performing Arts, Creative Arts, Extreme Sports, Paintball, Evening Program, Special Events, and Trips
SUPERVISORY AND SUPPORT: Seeking Division Directors, Head Counselors, Camp Mom, Food Service (manager, chefs, stewards), Medical (nurses, physicians, infirmary assistants), Academics/ESL, Office/Administration, Transportation (bus & van drivers), and Maintenance. See our website for a complete list of senior staff positions.
BENEFITS: Good salary, travel allowance, room & board, and laundry service. Free camp tuition for your children. Staff lounge features internet access. Meet kids and work with high-caliber staff from around the world. Accept challenging responsibilities this summer, and gain valuable lifetime rewards!

Keystone Camp for Girls

Located: Brevard, North Carolina
Position Available: Adventure Trip Staff
Salary Range: $2750+
Type: Residential girls' summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.keystonecamp.com

JOB DESCRIPTION: Adventure Trip Staff Counselors will organize and instruct in one or more of our adventure sports and rock climbing, canoeing, and/or hiking and camping; will schedule and lead off-camp trips.
QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 19 or finished first year in college; have experience in the outdoors and our advneture sports; must love children; must be motivated, confident, and enthusiastic!
BENEFITS: Competitive salary; room, board, and laundry included; gain more certifications for job; learn about yourself; play in the outdoors all summer!

Keystone Camp for Girls

Located: Brevard, North Carolina
Position Available: Camp Counselors
Salary Range: $2500+
Type: Residential girls' summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.keystonecamp.com

JOB DESCRIPTION: Counselors are first and foremost role models for our campers by being their cabin counselor as well as activity instructor, teaching one of our 18 traditional camp activities during the 10-week program.
QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 19 or finished first year in college; must love being with children; must be energetic, caring, and a great role model for children.
BENEFITS: Competitive salary; room, board, and laundry included; live in a small, family oriented community; play with children in the outdoors all summer!

Camp Birch Hill

Located: New Durham, New Hampshire
Position Available: Waterski , Wakeboard, Tubing Boat Drive & Instructor
Salary Range: Competitive
Type: Residential Coed Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.campbirchhill.com

Boat Driver for summer camp kids.
Must have or take test for NH Commercial Boat Liscence.
Teach kids how to waterski, wakeboard, and tube!
Cabin Counselor

Camp Birch Hill

Located: New Durham, New Hampshire
Position Available: Lifeguards
Salary Range: Competitive
Type: Residential Coed Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.campbirchhill.com

Lifeguards to work at Birch Hill Waterfront
BOAT DRIVERS who have or are willing to obtain NH commercial boating license.
Waterfront activities include: water trampoline, sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing
Cabin Counselor

Lake Greeley Camp

Located: Greeley, Pennsylvania
Position Available: Counselors/Instructors
Salary Range: $1300-2000
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.lakegreeley.com

Lake Greeley Camp is a traditional, co-ed sleep away camp located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. We are looking to hire 100+ counselors/ instructors for the upcoming summer. We need top caliber college-age students who enjoy working with children between the ages of 6-15.
Archery, Aerobics, Arts & Crafts, Baseball, Basketball, Canoeing, Challenge/Rope Courses, Cheerleading, Chess, Dance, Fabric Factory, Field Hockey, Fishing, Football, Golf, Hiking, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, Mountain Biking, Music, Nature, Newspaper, Photography, Radio, Riflery, Rock Climbing.
Rocketry, Roller Blading, Roller/Street Hockey, Sailing, Singing, Soccer, Softball, Swim Recreation, Volleyball, Weights, Windsurfing, Woodworking and Zip-line. Adventure Activities, ATVs, Ceramics, River Rafting, Biking Trips, Flying Trapeze, Gymnastics, Horseback; English/Western, Scuba Diving, Swim Instruction, Tennis and Theater.
In addition to your salary, you will receive free board, 3 meals a day, free laundry service and tipping is permitted.

Paddling, Kayaking, Canoeing and Rafting Jobs in the Northeastern United States