Camp Counselor

Are you looking for a once-in-a-lifetime summer experience?

At Timber Lake we take the job of coaching and caring for children seriously. We’re looking for top quality summer camp counselors and specialty staff who will take this job as seriously as we do. We’re committed to being the best. To do that, Timber Lake Camp needs to attract the very best summer camp staff. That is why we pay the highest salaries in the camping profession.

Working at camp offers the opportunity to make and keep life-long friends from across the nation and throughout the world. Last summer, we warmly welcomed camp staff from Maine to California, as well as Canada, Great Britain, Germany, Holland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa — giving a true international spirit to our camp.

We offer a variety of roles at camp:

General Counselors

In each bunk there are 2 General Counselors and 1 Specialty Counselor. The General Counselors spend all day working with their campers and participating in the activities with them. In order to be a General Counselor, you must have compassion, great listening skills and the ability to relate to kids. We look for applicants who have experience working with children and who want to have a positive impact in our campers’ lives.

Specialty Counselors

Our specialty area counselors live in a bunk with campers, have bunk responsibilities and serve as a role model for campers. However, once the daily activities start, specialty counselors report to their respective specialty area for the six activity periods. The Specialty Area Director will provide guidance and training to ensure each specialist performs to the best of their ability. Applicants must demonstrate a strong aptitude in their specialty area and must have experience teaching/coaching children.

Athletics & Fitness

Basketball, Softball, Baseball, Soccer, Tennis, Roller Hockey, Lacrosse, Golf, Volleyball, & Football, Cheerleading, Gymnastics, Spin, Yoga and Zumba

Assistant Athletic Coordinator

Waterfront

Swim Instructors – WSI’s & Lifeguards certified staff

Lake & Boating Specialist – Canoeing, Kayaking, SUP, and Row Boating

Waterski Specialist – Waterskiing and Wakeboarding

Adventure

Rock Climbing, Ropes, Mountain Biking, & Camping

Creative Arts

Theater, Dance. Music, Photography, and Culinary Arts

Candlemaking, Ceramics, Macrame, Painting, Jewelry Making, Woodshop, Costume Design, Knitting and Crocheting

Communication, Design & Technology

Television, Film, Radio Broadcasting, Digital Design, Robotics, Computer Programming, 3D Design and Printing

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The camping experience is invaluable to both campers and staff – but only with your efforts, love, energy and enthusiasm. It’s a place where counselors meet new friends, learn about themselves, determine careers, and in some cases, meet their future husband or wife. One thing is certain – it is an experience that will stay with you throughout your lifetime.

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Ask about our Summer Internship Program!