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Summer Camp Counselor

Camps Equinunk and Blue Ridge

Camps Equinunk and Blue Ridge

Summer Camp Counselor

Equinunk, PA
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Camps Equinunk and Blue Ridge are looking for enthusiastic and caring individuals to join our amazing summer camp experience from June 22nd to August 16th 2020. Located 2 ½ hours from New York City and Philadelphia areas, the Equinunk and Blue Ridge campus sits on 400 + magnificent acres of fields and wooden trails and is divided by our 60-acre private spring-fed lake.

    We embrace your passions and skills to bring out the best in our campers and provide them and you with an unforgettable summer.

    At the end of the summer, you walk away with incredible friendships (we hire from over 25 countries), memories that last a lifetime, in addition to skills that will directly translate into your professional career. These skills include problem-solving, decision making, conflict resolution, self-discipline, leadership, and the experience of doing something that matters.

    Responsibilities:

    General Counselors:

    • Throughout each day, counselors will travel to and from activities with campers including team sports, arts & crafts, a new high ropes course, as well as water-based activities such as swimming, tubing or water skiing.
    • Our counselors are expected to be actively engaged with the campers during these activities.
    • General counselors spend the majority of their time with our children and play a crucial factor in their health, safety, well-being, and enjoyment while in camp.

    Activity specialist’s:

    Positions available in the following areas: Basketball, Baseball, Lifeguards, Adventure - High Ropes, Roller Hockey, Culinary arts, Arts & Crafts, soccer.

    • Specialists instruct campers of all ages in their specified areas
    • Required to be able to adapt to different age groups and abilities
    • When not assigned to your specific area, you will be assigned to a specific age group and bunk to join up with evening activities, socials and event days.

    Salary is Competitive based on experience. Room & Board are included. Travel Reimbursement plan.

  • Qualifications
    • experience working with children, camping experience encouraged, but not required.
    • individuals who are patient, dedicated and hard working.
  • Compensation
    Room + Board, plus a competitive salary
  • Industry
    Other
  • About Us

    Camps Equinunk and Blue Ridge, are traditional Brother/Sister Camps located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Northeastern PA!

    Since 1920, our summer camps have been at the forefront of resident camping and have served as a summer home to hundreds of campers, staff, and alumni. We are passionate about the camping experience and value the history and traditions that continue to shape us.

    We look for hardworking staff with strong skills, experience working with children, high energy and the desire to be part of our camp community!