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Camp Bow Wow (Carmel)

Camp Counselor (Weekends)

Carmel, IN · On-site

$10 - $13/hr

We are currently looking for someone to work weekends at Camp Bow Wow, a Premier Dog Day and Overnight Camp. Candidate can work the morning or evening shift only, or both shifts on the weekends (we ...

KLF Camp Staffing

Summer Camp chef

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$800 - $1.5K/wk

These are live-in positions and camp will provide free room & board plus transportation. Candidate must be able to live well in a community geared towards children. Previous camp experience helpful ...

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As of Jul 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for camp 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 are some common challenges faced by camp counselors, and how can they be addressed?

Camp counselors often face challenges such as managing large groups of children with diverse needs, addressing homesickness, and handling unexpected situations like minor injuries or disagreements. Effective communication, adaptability, and strong organizational skills are key to overcoming these challenges. Building rapport with campers, staying calm under pressure, and collaborating closely with other staff members help ensure a positive and safe camp environment. Regular team meetings and training sessions also support counselors in navigating these common issues.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Camp Counselor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Camp Counselor, you need experience working with children, basic first aid knowledge, and often a high school diploma or relevant certification. Familiarity with safety protocols, activity planning tools, and sometimes lifeguard or CPR certification are typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills help counselors foster a positive and inclusive camp environment. These skills ensure camper safety, smooth operation of activities, and memorable experiences for all participants.

What are camp counselors?

Camp counselors are individuals who supervise, guide, and lead campers in various activities at summer camps, day camps, or other recreational programs. Their primary responsibilities include ensuring the safety of campers, organizing activities, and fostering a fun, inclusive environment. Camp counselors may also serve as role models, mentors, and problem-solvers, helping campers develop social skills and confidence. They often work in teams and are trained in first aid, emergency procedures, and conflict resolution.

What is the difference between Camp vs Camp Counselor?

AspectCampCamp Counselor
Primary RoleOrganizes and manages camp activities, facilities, and logisticsSupervises and mentors campers, leads activities, ensures safety
Required CredentialsEvent planning, management experience often preferredFirst aid certification, child supervision experience
Work EnvironmentCampgrounds, outdoor settings, administrative officesCampgrounds, activity areas, outdoor and indoor settings
Industry UsageUsed by camp organizations, summer programsUsed by summer camps, youth programs

While both roles are integral to camp operations, a Camp typically handles planning and management, whereas a Camp Counselor focuses on supervising and engaging with campers. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus within the camping industry.

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Infographic showing various Camp job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 48% Full Time, 38% Part Time, 10% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 95% Physical, 4% 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 and Kate's Camp

Fremont, CA • On-site

$35/hr

Temporary

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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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