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Paddling, Kayaking, Canoeing and Rafting Jobs in the Northeastern United States

Camp Killooleet

Located: Hancock, Vermont

Position Available: Counselor- Adventure Sports / Biking / Rock Climbing Etc

Salary Range: $3200- 3500 plus room/board

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: info@killooleet.com

Website: http://www.killooleet.com

We are looking for counselors with skills in road and off road bicycling, rock climbing, hiking, nature, sports, waterfront, and arts skills
Campers are introduced to activities (bicycling, rock climbing, back packing) that often become lifetime passions.
All campers bring bike to camp to ride on our campus and go on hikes and overnight trips.
All counselors are cabin counselors, working in teams of 3, and activity counselors.

French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts

Located: Hancock, New York

Position Available: Aquatic Specialists

Salary Range: Competitive Pay, based on experience & qualifications

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: admin@frenchwoods.com

Website: http://www.frenchwoods.com

Being an Aquatic Specialist Counselor at French Woods means sharing your love for water activities. You'll teach and inspire campers in swimming, boating, and more, creating lifelong water enthusiasts. It's an opportunity to develop leadership, teamwork, and safety skills while enjoying the beautiful waterfront setting.

Camp Akeela

Located: Thetford Center, Vermont

Position Available: Counselors & Specialists

Salary Range: $2100 - $2500 (plus travel stipend)

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: info@campakeela.com

Website: http://www.campakeela.com

Camp Akeela is an overnight summer camp in Vermont for boys and girls ages 9 - 16. Our mission is to provide our campers with an incredible, life-changing summer experience.
Within a well-rounded, traditional camp program, Akeela's small, supportive community helps campers improve their social skills, make friends, gain self-confidence and have fun!
Cabin counselors enjoy all camp has to offer as they provide consistent mentorship and role modeling for a group of campers of a specific age group and gender.
Specialists also live in camper bunks, but also teach daily programs. Positions available: swimming, boating, art, wood, archery, tennis, farm/garden and outdoor adventure (ropes course, hiking, etc.)

YMCA Camp Mason

Located: Hardwick, New Jersey

Position Available: Summer Camp Staff- Counselors/ Activity Specialists

Salary Range: $3,000-$5,000 per season

Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions

Contact: anna@campmason.org

Website: http://www.campmason.org

Live and work with people from all around the world and the US. Make lifelong friends and memories.
Give children an experience like no other. Inspire and share your interests with them and ignite their passion for new activities and hobbies.
Gain soft skills such as communication, problem solving and teamwork to boost your resume and career success.
Be part of an inclusive and welcoming community in a beautiful outdoor environment.

Camp Hidden Meadows

Located: Bartow, West Virginia

Position Available: Activity Instructor & Cabin Counselor

Salary Range: $2,250+ depending on experience.

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: fun@camphiddenmeadows.com

Website: http://www.camphiddenmeadows.com

Camp Hidden Meadows offers a coed summer camp in the beautiful mountains of West Virginia.
Activities include performing and applied arts, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, organic farming, mountain biking, canoeing, high ropes course, horseback, sailing, mountain boarding, fly-fishing, backpacking, nature center and more.
Room, board, laundry, internet access and meals provided.
Dates June 7 - August 20.

Camp Runoia

Located: Belgrade Lakes, Maine

Position Available: Wilderness trip leader

Salary Range: $3000+ depending on age and experience plus room and board

Type: Residential Girls' Summer Camp

Contact: info@runoia.com

Website: http://www.runoia.com

Lead campers on overnight wilderness trips, with both a canoeing and or hiking focus.
Pass along your love of the outdoors while camping out under the stars with enthusiastic kids who are game for adventure.
Have leadership skills, a drivers license, experience putting up a tent and a genuine love of children and nature.
Apply via our website www.runoia.com or contact jen@runoia.com for more details. June 12th - August 9th

Camp Runoia

Located: Belgrade Lakes, Maine

Position Available: Head of End & Program Assistant

Salary Range: $4000 plus room and board

Type: Residential Girls' Summer Camp

Contact: info@runoia.com

Website: http://www.runoia.com

We are a small, residential girls camp seeking fun, enthusiastic leadership staff with a genuine desire to work with children and possessing the skills to teach in an activity area.
Camp is in session June 11th - Aug 9. Room & board provided.
Supervise staff and campers in 2-3 cabins and assist with program management
Apply via our website www.runoia.com or contact jen@runoia.com for more details. June 12th - August 9th

Camp Cayuga

Located: Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania

Position Available: Activity Instructors

Salary Range: Competitive Salary & Travel Allowance

Type: Residential Coed Summer Camp

Contact: staff@campcayuga.com

Website: http://www.campcayuga.com

TRADITIONAL, private, coed, nonsectarian, sleepaway camp for children ages 6-16. Over 60 daily activities! Diverse population from 26 states and 17 countries. Comprehensive facilities. Separate Teen Campus. Same family ownership since 1962. Staff/camper ratio is better than 1:4. ACA accredited. Less than 3 hrs from NYC and Philadelphia.
MULTI-TALENTED individuals with high moral character, who exhibit good sportsmanship; a genuine interest in working with kids; and the ability to work hard from morning to nightfall to ensure a positive camp experience for each camper! Need to provide quality instruction from beginner to advanced levels. Certification is preferred.
INSTRUCTORS needed for 60 land & water sports: Horseback Riding, Rock Climbing, Trapeze, Circus, Skateboarding, Archery, Riflery, ATVs, Paintball, Martial Arts, Fencing, Pottery, Ceramics, Music, Cheerleading, Dance, Mountain Biking, Zip Line, Lifeguards, Swimming. See our website for a complete list of instructor positions.
BENEFITS: Good salary, travel allowance, room & board, and laundry service. Tips are permitted. Staff lounge features internet access. Meet kids and work with high-caliber staff from around the world. Accept challenging responsibilities this summer, and gain valuable lifetime rewards! Free camp tuition for staff with children.

Camp Farwell

Located: Newbury, Vermont

Position Available: Boating Instructors (sailing, kayaking, waterski, windsurf)

Salary Range: 3,000-3,300

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: mailfordirectors@farwell.com

Website: http://www.farwell.com

Working with children teaching them about boating activities
Room, meals and board all included
Supportive community to work in

Cheerio on the New River

Located: Mouth of Wilson, VA and Roaring Gap, North Carolina

Position Available: Riverfront Director

Salary Range: $350-450

Type: Wilderness adventure program

Contact: weldon@campcheerio.org

Website: https://cheeriofamily.com/cheerio-on-the-new-river-job-descriptions

Responsible for the coordination and implementation all riverfront activities - canoeing, kayaking, fishing, etc.
Will obtain wilderness certifications during staff training to take away with you after Summer is over!
Room & Board - use of camp equipment
Staff training is May 22nd - June 10th. First half of the Summer session start June 11th - July 8th, second half July 9th - August 12th (full Summer options as well!)

Cheerio on the New River

Located: Mouth of Wilson, VA and Roaring Gap, North Carolina

Position Available: Counselor

Salary Range: $225-350 per week

Type: Wilderness adventure program

Contact: weldon@campcheerio.org

Website: https://cheeriofamily.com/cheerio-on-the-new-river-job-descriptions

Responsible for the total well-being of the campers while also leading different activities.
Will obtain wilderness certifications during staff training to take away with you after Summer is over!
Room & Board - use of camp equipment
Staff training is May 22nd - June 10th. First half of the Summer session start June 11th - July 8th, second half July 9th - August 12th (full Summer options as well!)

Birch Rock Camp

Located: Waterford, Maine

Position Available: Wilderness Trip Leader

Salary Range: TBD

Type: Residential boys' summer camp

Contact: mike@birchrock.org

Website: http://www.birchrock.org

Lead canoe or hiking trips in Maine
Seven week camp program with one additional week of orientation

Camp Mataponi

Located: Naples, Maine

Position Available: Activity specialist/ counselor

Salary Range: $3000+

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: info@campmataponi.com

Website: http://www.campmataponi.com

Seeking energetic college students for activity specialists in the following areas: tennis, ropes course, lifeguards & WSI, sailing, canoeing, gymnastics, dance, drama, landsports (soccer, softball, basketball, lacrosse, field hockey, volleyball).
Applicants must be atleast 18 and completed freshman year of college.
Learn leadership skills and gain valuable experience while making friends that will last a lifetime.

Kingsley Pines Camp

Located: Raymond, Maine

Position Available: Counselor

Salary Range: Competitive

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: jobs@kingsleypines.com

Website: https://kingsleypines.com/join-our-staff/

Counselors are the core of the camp staff. Candidates should be caring, enthusiastic, and have a genuine concern for children. Counselors supervise, lead, guide, and live with 3-8 children. They also teach activities -waterfront, arts, sports, and outdoor adventure.
These positions require maturity, creativity, and strong commitment to children. Candidates must be at least age 18 and have graduated from high school before January 1, 2022.
Benefits include room & board, laundry, service, wireless Internet access, beautiful location, making a difference, supportive staff community, delicious meals with vegetarian option and FUN!
Check our website for more information and the latest openings.

Camp Androscoggin

Located: Wayne, Maine

Position Available: Waterfront, Sports and Outdoor Adventure Instructors

Salary Range: $2000-$2500 plus travel

Type: Residential Boys' Summer Camp

Contact: directors@campandro.com

Website: http://www.campandro.com

Located in central Maine, Androscoggin is the summer home for 275 boys between 8 and 15 and 100 staff. Since 1907, campers and counselors have been sharing a summer to remember on our 125 acre lakeside campus. Have fun teaching what you love and make a lasting impact.

Camp Cayuga

Located: Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania

Position Available: Supervisors and Directors

Salary Range: Competitive Salary, Travel Allowance, Free tuition for your kids

Type: Residential Coed Summer Camp

Contact: staff@campcayuga.com

Website: http://www.campcayuga.com

TRADITIONAL, private, coed, nonsectarian, sleepaway camp for children ages 6-16. Over 60 daily activities! Diverse population from 26 states and 17 countries. Comprehensive facilities. Separate Teen Campus. Same family ownership since 1962. Staff/camper ratio is better than 1:4. ACA accredited. Less than 3 hrs from NYC and Philadelphia.
ACTIVITY DIRECTORS: Seeking professional educators, teachers, coaches, and mature adults to direct programs for: Athletics, Waterfront (pools & lake), Horsemanship, Trapeze, Circus, Tennis, Adventure (high ropes course), Performing Arts, Creative Arts, Extreme Sports, Paintball, Evening Program, Special Events, and Trips
SUPERVISORY AND SUPPORT: Seeking Division Directors, Head Counselors, Camp Mom, Food Service (manager, chefs, stewards), Medical (nurses, physicians, infirmary assistants), Academics/ESL, Office/Administration, Transportation (bus & van drivers), and Maintenance. See our website for a complete list of senior staff positions.
BENEFITS: Good salary, travel allowance, room & board, and laundry service. Free camp tuition for your children. Staff lounge features internet access. Meet kids and work with high-caliber staff from around the world. Accept challenging responsibilities this summer, and gain valuable lifetime rewards!

Keystone Camp for Girls

Located: Brevard, North Carolina

Position Available: Adventure Trip Staff

Salary Range: $2750+

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: office@keystonecamp.com

Website: http://www.keystonecamp.com

JOB DESCRIPTION: Adventure Trip Staff Counselors will organize and instruct in one or more of our adventure sports and rock climbing, canoeing, and/or hiking and camping; will schedule and lead off-camp trips.
QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 19 or finished first year in college; have experience in the outdoors and our advneture sports; must love children; must be motivated, confident, and enthusiastic!
BENEFITS: Competitive salary; room, board, and laundry included; gain more certifications for job; learn about yourself; play in the outdoors all summer!

Keystone Camp for Girls

Located: Brevard, North Carolina

Position Available: Camp Counselors

Salary Range: $2500+

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: office@keystonecamp.com

Website: http://www.keystonecamp.com

JOB DESCRIPTION: Counselors are first and foremost role models for our campers by being their cabin counselor as well as activity instructor, teaching one of our 18 traditional camp activities during the 10-week program.
QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 19 or finished first year in college; must love being with children; must be energetic, caring, and a great role model for children.
BENEFITS: Competitive salary; room, board, and laundry included; live in a small, family oriented community; play with children in the outdoors all summer!

Camp Birch Hill

Located: New Durham, New Hampshire

Position Available: Waterski , Wakeboard, Tubing Boat Drive & Instructor

Salary Range: Competitive

Type: Residential Coed Summer Camp

Contact: chrissy.morell@gmail.com

Website: http://www.campbirchhill.com

Boat Driver for summer camp kids.
Must have or take test for NH Commercial Boat Liscence.
Teach kids how to waterski, wakeboard, and tube!
Cabin Counselor

Camp Birch Hill

Located: New Durham, New Hampshire

Position Available: Lifeguards

Salary Range: Competitive

Type: Residential Coed Summer Camp

Contact: chrissy.morell@gmail.com

Website: http://www.campbirchhill.com

Lifeguards to work at Birch Hill Waterfront
BOAT DRIVERS who have or are willing to obtain NH commercial boating license.
Waterfront activities include: water trampoline, sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing
Cabin Counselor

Lake Greeley Camp

Located: Greeley, Pennsylvania

Position Available: Counselors/Instructors

Salary Range: $1300-2000

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: info@lakegreeley.com

Website: http://www.lakegreeley.com

Lake Greeley Camp is a traditional, co-ed sleep away camp located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. We are looking to hire 100+ counselors/ instructors for the upcoming summer. We need top caliber college-age students who enjoy working with children between the ages of 6-15.
Archery, Aerobics, Arts & Crafts, Baseball, Basketball, Canoeing, Challenge/Rope Courses, Cheerleading, Chess, Dance, Fabric Factory, Field Hockey, Fishing, Football, Golf, Hiking, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, Mountain Biking, Music, Nature, Newspaper, Photography, Radio, Riflery, Rock Climbing.
Rocketry, Roller Blading, Roller/Street Hockey, Sailing, Singing, Soccer, Softball, Swim Recreation, Volleyball, Weights, Windsurfing, Woodworking and Zip-line. Adventure Activities, ATVs, Ceramics, River Rafting, Biking Trips, Flying Trapeze, Gymnastics, Horseback; English/Western, Scuba Diving, Swim Instruction, Tennis and Theater.
In addition to your salary, you will receive free board, 3 meals a day, free laundry service and tipping is permitted.