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Equity Lifestyle Properties

Camp Host-2

Yuma, AZ · On-site

ELS is hiring for the position of Camp Host-2 in Yuma, Arizona. What You'll Do The Courtesy Patrol walks and patrols the campground, answers questions, enforces rules and ensures the safety of our ...

Camp Harvest

Camp Harvest - 2026 Summer Staff

Newaygo, MI · On-site

$12 - $15.50/hr

Our Camp- Set on 600+ beautiful acres in the Northwoods of Michigan, Camp Harvest hosts youth groups of up to 250 students each week throughout the summer. This is the 22nd year of operations and the ...

Sky Resorts

Camp Host/Assistant Manager

Petoskey, MI

$15/hr

Position Responsibilities Camp Host / Assistant Manager Welcome residents and guests with exceptional customer service. Build positive relationships with both manufactured home and RV residents.

Outdoor Recreation Hospitality LLC

Title: Camp Host Reports To: General Manager Department: Operations Outdoor Recreation Hospitality LLC, dba White Mountain - Androscoggins- Working at the White Mountain National Forest in the ...

Rock-N-Water

Tonto Rim Camp Host

Payson, AZ

$15/hr

The Camp Host collaborates with and assists the Guest Services Manager in championing the overall ... hosting meals 2. Follow up on guest needs and requests during their retreat 3. Foster strong and ...

Trademark Camping

Tonto Rim Camp Host

Payson, AZ · On-site

$15/hr

The Camp Host collaborates with and assists the Guest Services Manager in championing the overall ... hosting meals 2. Follow up on guest needs and requests during their retreat 3. Foster strong and ...

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How much do camp hosting jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for camp hosting in the United States is $15.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.74 and $17.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a camp host?

Camp hosts are individuals or couples who volunteer or are employed to manage and oversee campgrounds, typically in parks, forests, or recreational areas. Their responsibilities often include greeting campers, providing information, maintaining facilities, enforcing rules, and sometimes handling reservations or minor maintenance tasks. Camp hosts serve as the main point of contact for guests and help ensure a safe, clean, and enjoyable camping experience. In exchange for their services, they may receive free campsite accommodations, utilities, or small stipends. This role is popular among retirees and those seeking seasonal or outdoor work.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a camp host?

To thrive as a Camp Host, you need strong customer service skills, basic maintenance abilities, and familiarity with campground operations, often supported by prior hospitality or outdoor experience. Competence in reservation systems, two-way radio communication, and basic first aid are typically required. Excellent interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and patience help in managing guest relations and resolving issues efficiently. These skills are crucial for ensuring a positive visitor experience, maintaining campground safety, and supporting smooth daily operations.

What are some common challenges camp hosts face during their assignments, and how can they prepare for them?

Camp Hosts often encounter challenges such as managing difficult campers, handling unexpected maintenance issues, and adapting to changing weather conditions. Being proactive in communication, familiarizing yourself with campground rules and emergency procedures, and developing strong problem-solving skills can help you navigate these situations effectively. It's also helpful to establish a good rapport with park staff and other hosts for support. Flexibility and a positive attitude go a long way in creating a welcoming environment for guests while managing day-to-day responsibilities.

What is the difference between Camp Hosting vs Camp Counselor?

AspectCamp HostingCamp Counselor
Required CredentialsMinimal; sometimes background checksOften CPR/First Aid certification, background check
Work EnvironmentCampgrounds, outdoor settings, administrative tasksCampgrounds, outdoor activities, direct youth interaction
Employer & Industry UsageCampgrounds, outdoor recreation companiesSummer camps, youth programs
Common Search & ComparisonYesNo

Camp Hosting typically involves overseeing campground operations, assisting visitors, and maintaining facilities, often with minimal certifications. Camp Counselors focus on supervising and engaging with campers, requiring certifications like CPR. While both roles are based in outdoor camp environments, Camp Hosting emphasizes administrative and operational duties, whereas Camp Counselors are more involved in youth supervision and activities.

Do campground hosts get days off?

Campground hosts typically have scheduled days off as part of their work arrangement, but the specific days can vary depending on the campground's needs and staffing policies. Hosts often work on a rotating schedule to ensure the site is covered while allowing time for rest and personal activities.

How much can you make as a camp host?

Camp hosts typically earn between $1,500 and $3,000 per month, often receiving free or discounted campsite accommodations in addition to their stipend. Pay rates vary depending on location, responsibilities, and the organization, and some positions may also include additional perks such as access to facilities and outdoor work experience.

How to get a camp hosting job?

To get a camp hosting job, applicants typically need to demonstrate good communication skills, a positive attitude, and basic knowledge of campground operations. Experience in customer service or outdoor recreation can be helpful, and some positions may require a background check or specific certifications. Applying directly to campgrounds, national parks, or seasonal employment programs is common practice.

Is being a camp host worth it?

Camp hosting is a job that involves managing campground operations, assisting visitors, and maintaining facilities, often requiring knowledge of safety protocols and customer service skills. The position typically offers free or discounted camping in exchange for work hours, making it a cost-effective option for those interested in outdoor work and hospitality. Its value depends on personal preferences for outdoor environments and willingness to perform manual or administrative tasks.
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Infographic showing various Camp Hosting job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 54% Full Time, 38% Part Time, 4% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 2% Summer. Highlights an 97% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,759 per year, or $15.3 per hour.

Seasonal Camp Director - Fremont

Steve & Kate's Camp

Fremont, CA • On-site

$35/hr

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Steve & Kate’s Camp rating

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Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Job Details

  • Location: 3300 Kearney St., Fremont, CA 94538
  • Pre-Season Hours: Approximately 80 hours of online training from hire to start of camp (April - June). Flexible schedule.
  • Camp Dates: 6/8/2026 (Mon) - 7/31/2026 (Fri) (in addition, two weekends will be required for move-in and out of camp)
  • Camp Hours: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Virtual Training: Must be available for virtual training on one of the following dates -- 4/25, 5/9 or 5/16 12-6pm EST
  • Pre-season Hourly Wage: $35.00
  • Summer Salary: $1,400 weekly
At Steve & Kate's, we put radical trust in kids so that they learn to trust themselves. Campers choose minute to minute what they do at camp, with whom, and for how long...because kids who learn to make decisions today build the self-confidence they will need to wrangle unknowns tomorrow. If you join our team as a Seasonal Director, you will sharpen your inherent leadership skills and do meaningful work, while getting an immersive experience of creativity and play. 
Steve & Kate's Summer Camp is an 8 to 11 week program, running from June to August. Training for this position will begin in April. In the pre-season, you will be trained by our Team Leads in all things camp, and you will slowly take on more responsibility until you own all camp positions on a daily basis. 
The job, in a nutshell: Help run all facets of a self-directed camp. 
Our management team will prepare you for camp, and then they will hand you the reins approximately 1-2 weeks before the Summer begins. While running camp you will build relationships with hundreds of parents and children, helping them overcome fears, discover passions and generally find their groove at Steve & Kate's. You will help train, lead and inspire a team, and oversee the day-to-day operations for your site to keep things running smoothly, safely and up to code. If you are interested in a career at Steve & Kate's, this is a great way to gain valuable experience! 
 
How do you know if you are the right candidate? If you answer yes to all of the questions below, you should definitely apply: 
  • Do you appreciate and agree with our self-directed approach for kids? 
  • Would sparking up conversations with staff, campers and parents fit in your comfort zone?
  • Are you comfortable navigating challenging and sometimes sensitive interactions?
  • Are you the type of person who can't rest until you have done everything possible to make someone feel cared for? Like, if someone you knew was in need, would you do more than send them a "thinking of you" text?
  • Can you multitask like you are a Hollywood Power Agent all while keeping calm, level-headed and nice?
  • Do you have the stamina to keep up (Literally) with 4 - 12 year old's bursting with energy and creative potential? And, can you bench press the equivalent of a kindergartner? (Just Kidding -- but can you lift up to 30lbs?) 
Essential Functions & Responsibilities 
  • Shares responsibility for all stages of the employee life cycle for seasonal teams of up to 30. Also, attraction, recruitment, onboarding, development, retention and separation. 
  • Acts as an on-site manager responsible for all facets of a day camp that runs 8 - 11 weeks, with an average of 150 campers (or more) per day, generating 6 -7 figure revenue. 
  • When issues come up at camp, handles crises, emergencies, behavioral and medical responses as needed. 
  • Manages customer contact for their programs, including responding to email and phone inquiries in a timely manner. Also providing exceptional customer service and handling sensitive and escalated matters for hundreds of prospective and attending camp families.
  • With support, manages compliance processes and ensures implementation of company, city and state required policies for camps and/or childcare facilities as applicable to their locality. 
  • Manages a six-figure budget for personnel, food and programming needs. 
  • Oversees all logistics and inventory management functions for hundreds of items valued in excess of six-figures, which are needed to run camp programs. 
  • Manages relationships with the host school that rents out the facility where our camp runs; also responsible for overseeing janitorial arrangements, security and site planning to ensure sanitary, safe and smooth operations. 
Requirements
  • At least 23 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required 
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred 
  • At least 2 prior seasons of Administrative or Supervisory experience in an organized camp or in a Summer Program working with children 
Additional Requirements
  • Past management or leadership experience is required; experience hiring and managing teams of 5 or more is preferred 
  • During camp programs, the Director is expected to be on-site. When camps are not in session, most planning work can be done from home, but Directors are expected to be actively marketing, recruiting staff and promoting camp in their community (as defined by a 15 mile radius from their host school location). 
  • On-site management at camp can be physically demanding, with extended periods of time on your feet, outside and occasional activity requiring physical exertion.
  • Candidates who meet the ACA standard of being at least 25 years old are preferred.
  • Directors will be expected to run programming throughout the year when school districts are not in session.
Physical Requirements

This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Steve & Kate's Camp, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training. If hired, you will work in person in a schooled-aged camp setting to provide supervision, care, program delivery, and services per Steve & Kate's Camp and Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Steve & Kate's Camp's care and the employee. 
Steve & Kate's Camp and Bright Horizons comply with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations. The full set of physical requirements for this role are as follows:

  • Maintain and follow all safety and health rules of the location.
  • Organize and maintain clean and accessible activity spaces.
  • Assist in camp set-up and breakdown during move-in and out weekends.
  • Stand for long periods while supervising children and facilitating activities.
  • Participate in athletic games.
Benefits:
  • Where local regulations mandate, this position is eligible for sick time.
Deadline to Apply: This posting is anticipated to remain open until June 1, 2026. 

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