2018 Summer Camp Counselor
Prestigious Sleep Away Camp in the Beautiful Adirondack Mountains of New York
Operating continuously since 1916, Raquette Lake Camps is a traditional sleep-away camp located in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York.
As one of the oldest camps in the country, we know how to create a rich and rewarding summer experience. The separate Boys Camp & Girls Camp are family-owned/operated and offers campers a nurturing environment and the finest in programs and facilities. Our campers range in age from 6 - 15 years old and attend camp for a full 7-week session.
So what are we currently looking for?
We are seeking college-aged students to live in the bunks with our campers and work as general counselors or activity specialists in one of our daily activity areas. We have an immediate need for the following areas on both the boys camp and the girls camp, but excellent candidates for all areas will be considered:
General Counselors
Waterski Staff
Sail Staff
Swim Staff (we will provide certification for strong swimmers)
Ropes Staff
Canoe/Kayak/Paddleboard Staff
Baseball
Soccer
Lacrosse
Basketball
Volleyball
Arts & Crafts/Woodworking/Ceramics
Fishing
Nature/Pioneering
Gymnastics
Horseback Riding
You and your co-counselors will live with a group of campers in a cabin. You will be their mentor, companion, and big brother or sister as you guide them through their daily activities, including meals, special events, and out-of-camp trips.
We have high expectations. You must be 18 or have completed one year of college. All staff undergo a rigorous background check and thorough interview.
As a general counselor, experience and enthusiasm for working with children are necessities. As a specialty counselor, you need to have either a high level of skill in a specific activity, or show an aptitude and strong passion for the sport. We hold a mandatory orientation the week before camp; some programs require additional training.
Finally, we expect you to have sound judgment and decision making skills, and be warm, caring, and patient.
Salary is $250 per week plus all room and board for either an 8, 9 or 10 week commitment depending on responsibilities. To apply, visit www.raquettelake.com, look around the site to see what we are all about, then find the Staff section in the Menu and follow that to the online application. We look forward to meeting you.
Operating continuously since 1916, Raquette Lake Camps is a traditional sleep-away camp located in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York.
As one of the oldest camps in the country, we know how to create a rich and rewarding summer experience. The separate Boys Camp & Girls Camp are family-owned/operated and offers campers a nurturing environment and the finest in programs and facilities. Our campers range in age from 6 - 15 years old and attend camp for a full 7-week session.
So what are we currently looking for?
We are seeking college-aged students to live in the bunks with our campers and work as general counselors or activity specialists in one of our daily activity areas. We have an immediate need for the following areas on both the boys camp and the girls camp, but excellent candidates for all areas will be considered:
General Counselors
Waterski Staff
Sail Staff
Swim Staff (we will provide certification for strong swimmers)
Ropes Staff
Canoe/Kayak/Paddleboard Staff
Baseball
Soccer
Lacrosse
Basketball
Volleyball
Arts & Crafts/Woodworking/Ceramics
Fishing
Nature/Pioneering
Gymnastics
Horseback Riding
You and your co-counselors will live with a group of campers in a cabin. You will be their mentor, companion, and big brother or sister as you guide them through their daily activities, including meals, special events, and out-of-camp trips.
We have high expectations. You must be 18 or have completed one year of college. All staff undergo a rigorous background check and thorough interview.
As a general counselor, experience and enthusiasm for working with children are necessities. As a specialty counselor, you need to have either a high level of skill in a specific activity, or show an aptitude and strong passion for the sport. We hold a mandatory orientation the week before camp; some programs require additional training.
Finally, we expect you to have sound judgment and decision making skills, and be warm, caring, and patient.
Salary is $250 per week plus all room and board for either an 8, 9 or 10 week commitment depending on responsibilities. To apply, visit www.raquettelake.com, look around the site to see what we are all about, then find the Staff section in the Menu and follow that to the online application. We look forward to meeting you.