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Summer Camp Counselor

Camp Pontiac
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Looking for a summer job that’s more than just a job? Spend your summer playing outdoors, teaching new skills, getting creative, and making a difference!

Camp Pontiac is a premier co-ed sleep away camp in Copake, NY, with 500 campers ages 7–16 and staff from across the U.S. and around the world. We welcome applicants with experience in sports, coaching, lifeguarding, arts, or outdoor recreation, as well as those studying education, teaching, or child development. Most importantly, we’re looking for people who enjoy working with kids, are dependable, and are ready to get involved. You don’t need experience in every area, just a willingness to learn and contribute!

Depending on your interests and experience, you could:

  • Sports & Athletics: Coach basketball, soccer, tennis, baseball, lacrosse, and more. Club, JV, and varsity athletes welcome!
  • Lifeguarding & Waterfront: Supervise swimming and help campers develop their water skills.
  • Arts & Crafts: Explore art, ceramics, jewelry making, and other creative activities.
  • Outdoor Adventure: Help campers explore the outdoors and try new challenges on our climbing wall and ropes course.
  • Specialty Activities & More: Share your talents in circus arts, dance, music, cooking, and more.

What You’ll Do

  • Live in a cabin and mentor a group of campers
  • Create a fun, safe, and inclusive environment
  • Support campers’ growth, independence, and confidence

Schedule & Time Off

You’ll be with your campers throughout the day — coaching, creating, swimming, cheering them on, and making memories right alongside them.

  • 1 activity period off each day
  • 3 evenings off per week
  • 1 full day off weekly (Weeks 2–6)

On your time off, enjoy camp amenities or explore nearby spots like New York City, Albany, Boston, Hudson, Great Barrington, and Lake George.

We’re Looking For

  • Positive, enthusiastic college students
  • Strong leaders and team players
  • Experience with kids is a plus
  • Skills in childcare, sports, art, STEM, or water activities welcomed

Build leadership skills. Make lifelong friendships. Spend your summer outdoors doing something that actually matters.

Ready for the best summer of your life?