The BEST Summer Job - Work at a Maine Camp

It’s National Mentoring Month, which appropriately coincides with this key camp staff hiring season. The opportunity to sign on to work at a Maine Camp and make a huge difference in kids’ lives is now! Working at a Maine Camp is one of the most incredibly rewarding experiences.

These are reasons counselors love to work at camp in Maine:

- It’s amazing to be a role model for kids who look up to you for advice, fun, and care - You get to hone your leadership and problem solving skills, which is good for yourself and for your resume - it’s great personal and professional growth - Working outside in beautiful surroundings in the sunshine sure beats an office job - It’s wonderful getting to meet and spend time with counselors and campers from all over - Having all meals and accommodations paid for in addition to a salary is a huge plus! - No two days are the same. Each day brings new adventures and excitement

Some counselors work specifically as cabin staff. Some work as specialists in activity areas (land or water sports, arts, nature, etc.). Some do both. Oftentimes at camp, we find that staff wear many hats, making each new day fun! There are also positions in the office, the health center, maintenance, and beyond.

Each summer’s camp staff is a great mix of those who return summer after summer (some who even grew up as campers) who wonderfully and importantly continue the longstanding traditions and newcomers who bring a fresh energy and perspective. After fun and useful pre-camp training and working during the camp season, camp staff leave each summer with new skills, new friends, and new confidence! 

Interested camp staff candidates should visit this link where you can choose specific camps of interest or select all 40 camps to be considered: https://www.mainecampexperience.com/work-at-camp 

Maine Camp Experience Resources & Tools

Looking for the perfect Maine camp for your child?  Try out our helpful_ tool where you can select a camp by choosing__: type of camp (girls, boys or coed) and session length (1-8 weeks).  It helps to narrow down a few camps to a manageable list that includes rates.  Then you can research these camps in more depth.  _

Next, be sure to contact our Maine Camp Guide, Laurie to discuss these camps as well as for free, year-round advice and assistance on choosing a great Maine summer camp for your child.