Summer Camp Jobs at summer camps and adventure programs in Southern California

Camp Trinity on The Bar 717 Ranch
Located: Hayfork, California
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: emma@bar717.com
Position Available: Summer Camp Counselor
Salary Range: $575/week
  • Seeking enthusiastic leaders to work with youth 8-16 years old in a residential mountain ranch camp; must demonstrate interest in working with children and the outdoors.
  • Positions include: backpacking leaders, horsemanship, crafts, woodworking, ceramics, hiking, camping, and general counselors.
  • Must be 19 years old and have completed 1 year of college or relevant work or lived experience by June.
  • For more information, please see: http://www.bar717.com/staff/job-opportunities/
  • Website: http://www.bar717.com/staff/

Camp Trinity on The Bar 717 Ranch
Located: Hayfork, California
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: emma@bar717.com
Position Available: Backpacking Trip Leaders
Salary Range: $575/week
  • Seeking enthusiastic backpacking leaders to work with youth 8-16 years old in a residential mountain ranch camp; must demonstrate interest in working with children and the outdoors.
  • Experience leading backpacking trips for groups strongly preferred.
  • Must be 19 years old and have completed 1 year of college or relevant work or lived experience by June.
  • For more information, please see: http://www.bar717.com/staff/job-opportunities/
  • Website: http://www.bar717.com/staff/

Camp Lakota - Girl Scouts Greater Los Angeles
Located: Frazier Park
Type: Residential Girls' Summer Camp
Contact: MSantiesteban@girlscoutsla.org
Position Available: Equestrian Supervisor
Salary Range: $120-$140 per day

Camp Invention
Located: Locations Nationwide
Type: Coed Day Camp
Contact: communications@invent.org
Position Available: Camp Invention Instructor
Salary Range:
  • Gain transferable teaching strategies to create immersive STEM experiences in your in-person or virtual classroom.
  • Receive CEUs* and a stipend.
  • Empower children to build confidence, friendships and creativity.
  • Easily create a unique and fun learning experience using the step-by-step curriculum and materials provided.
  • Website: http://www.campinvention.org

Pali Adventures
Located: Running Springs, California
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: info@paliadventures.com
Position Available: Summer Camp Counselor
Salary Range: $400-$467 per week
  • Camp counselors at Pali Adventures are responsible for the physical and emotional well-being of campers.
  • They supervise campers in a cabin setting, at mealtimes, and during activities. Counselors are in charge of facilitating activities throughout the day
  • Counselors work as a team to ensure all campers have a fun and memorable experience at camp
  • Must have completed high school and be a minimum 18 years of age or older as of 5/30/21.
  • Website: http://www.paliadventures.com

School of Creative & Performing Arts
Located: Burlington, VT, New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: jobs@socapa.org
Position Available: Residential Advisor / Film Teaching Assistant
Salary Range: Starting at $600/week
  • Work as a counselor for teens attending arts intensives at an urban residential program. Assist with evening and weekend activities, and with the filmmaking program.
  • Help teenagers learn the art of filmmaking and assist as they create their own short films!
  • Room and board (same meal plan as students receive) included in addition to weekly salary.
  • Positions are fun, coworkers are awesome, campers are motivated and passionate and highly creative!
  • Website: https://www.socapa.org/jobs/

School of Creative & Performing Arts
Located: Burlington, VT, New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: jobs@socapa.org
Position Available: Residential Advisor / Acting Teaching Assistant
Salary Range: Starting at $600/week
  • Work as a counselor for teens attending arts intensives at an urban residential program. Assist with evening and weekend activities, and with the acting program.
  • Help teenagers learn the ins and outs of acting, hone their acting skills, and gain experience acting in films and on stage!
  • Room and board (same meal plan as students receive) included in addition to weekly salary.
  • Positions are fun, coworkers are awesome, campers are motivated and passionate and highly creative!
  • Website: https://www.socapa.org/jobs/

1-on-1 Online Private Lessons
Located: Held Online
Type: Coed Day Camp
Contact: summerjobs@iDTech.com
Position Available: Video Game Design and Development Instructor
Salary Range: starting at $600/week
  • You will be a role model for aspiring game developers.
  • You will add leadership and teaching experience to your resume.
  • You'll receive competitive compensation.
  • You will broaden your professional and social network.
  • Website: http://www.idtech.com/employment/

Online Teen Academies from iD Tech
Located: Held in CA, FL, IL, MD, MA, MI, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, TX, WA.
Type: Pre-college, intensive, two-week programming camps for ages 13-18
Contact: info@iDTech.com
Position Available: Computer Science, Robotics, and Engineering Instructor
Salary Range: Starting at $600 per week
  • You will be a role model for aspiring engineers and game developers.
  • You will add leadership and teaching experience added to your resume.
  • You will broaden your professional and social network.
  • You'll receive competitive compensation.
  • Website: http://www.internaldrive.com/summer_employment.htm

iD Tech Camps
Located: Held at 75+ campuses nationwide
Type: Weeklong, day and overnight summer programs
Contact: info@iDTech.com
Position Available: Directors for Technology Summer Camp!
Salary Range: Starting at $700/week
  • Your staff and students look up to you as a mentor and guide.
  • You will add leadership and administrative experience to your resume.
  • You will get exposure to cutting-edge technology, including our curriculum for 60+ courses.
  • You will receive competitive compensation.
  • Website: http://www.idtech.com/jobs/summer-jobs/

iD Tech Camps
Located: Held at 75+ campuses nationwide
Type: Weeklong, day and overnight summer programs
Contact: info@iDTech.com
Position Available: Instructors for Technology Summer Camp for Kids
Salary Range: Starting at $525/week
  • iD Tech has repeatedly been named a Top Workplace by the Bay Area News Group.
  • You'll mentor students ages 7-17 in a fun, dynamic learning environment.
  • We have both day and overnight positions available.
  • Lead a class in a subject like robotics, game design, programming, or 3D printing.
  • Website: http://www.idtech.com/jobs/summer-jobs/

Camp Keystone Summer Day Camp
Located: Agoura Hills, California
Type: Coed Day Camp
Contact: staff@campkeystone.com
Position Available: Day Camp Counselor
Salary Range: $325-$390/week
  • Senior Counselor - 18+. Requires active participation and supervision in all program areas. Must be available for orientation and a minimum of 7 weeks.
  • Looking for amazing staff that can bring the highest quality of spirit, commitment and caring to our campers. We are currently hiring caring, nurturing, fun-loving people who want to make positive differences in the lives of children. Must have effective communication with co-counselors, supervisory staff, campers and parents.
  • Certifications/previous experience or accomplishments in program areas a plus! Desired qualities include responsibility, patience, enthusiasm, innovative, safety conscious, fun!
  • We are located on 30 acres with grass and shady trees. We have a 274' waterslide, zip lines, climbing wall, acro-flyer, go-carts, horses, over 50 giant interactive inflatables, archery, boating and fishing, and so much more! Make a difference in a child's life and develop lifelong friendships at Camp Keystone this summer!
  • Website: http://www.campkeystone.com/jobs

Outdoor Journeys / Camp Nawakwa
Located: Angeluos Oaks, California
Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Contact: Clif@outdoorjourneys.org
Position Available: Camp Nawakwa Head Cook
Salary Range: $100 to $125 a day
  • The Head Cook shall support the mission of OJ in all areas of meal service. The qualified candidate is self-motivated, independent worker who possesses a solid knowledge of and ability to understand kitchen safety and sanitation practices, methods of care, use and cleaning of kitchen tools and equipment;
  • basic safety procedures as applied to food prep, basic math; principles and practices of supervision. The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of culinary and nutrition planning and practices; an ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively primarily in English, both orally and written.
  • They should be able to exercise sound independent judgement, with within their area of responsibility; exercise tact, objectivity, sensitivity, strategy and judgment when dealing with other staff and clients.
  • The ideal candidate will be required to properly operate kitchen tools and equipment, computer using word processing and other standard office equipment; perform mathematical operations to scale up and down recipes; train, coach and develop staff.
  • Website: http://www.outdoorjourneys.org

Capitol Debate Summer Camps
Located: 15 locations nationwide
Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Contact: hr@capitoldebate.com
Position Available: Nurse / Wellness Person - Summer Camp
Salary Range:
  • The Nurse / Wellness Person is responsible for the overall safety and wellness of students at camp.
  • Must be over the age of 21 and typically possess a degree within the field of Nursing, Child Psychology, Social Work, or an equivalent field and may also be a student still working toward their degree.
  • Responsible for collecting, monitoring and administering student medications as prescribed.
  • Assist students with ensuring food allergies are accommodated through conversations with necessary dining hall staff members.
  • Website: http://www.capitoldebate.com

Capitol Debate Summer Camps
Located: 15 locations nationwide
Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Contact: hr@capitoldebate.com
Position Available: Residential Life Director - Summer Camp
Salary Range:
  • Responsible for the overall success of camp residential life activities, student engagement and safety, directorship and motivation of residential life staff, as well supporting overall camp operations and logistics.
  • Must be over the age of 21 and typically possess a degree within the field of Education, Child Psychology, Social Work, or an equivalent field.
  • Oversees all other Residential Life staff and delegate tasks appropriately.
  • Create enthusiasm and excitement for the students.
  • Website: http://www.capitoldebate.com

Capitol Debate Summer Camps
Located: 15 locations nationwide
Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Contact: hr@capitoldebate.com
Position Available: Summer Camp Instructor
Salary Range:
  • Ensures the successful delivery of the curriculum in the classroom.
  • Assist with marketing the camp.
  • Assist with chaperoning field trips.
  • Help provide an experience for our students that are both educational and fun.
  • Website: http://www.capitoldebate.com

Capitol Debate Summer Camps
Located: 15 locations nationwide
Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Contact: hr@capitoldebate.com
Position Available: Residential Advisor - Summer Camp
Salary Range:
  • Responsible for assisting with and participating in all camp residential life activities, student engagement and safety, as well supporting overall camp operations and logistics.
  • Residential Advisors are often current college students working toward a degree within the field of Education, Child Psychology, Social Work, or an equivalent field.
  • Provide mentoring and leadership.
  • Assist with planning and implementation of residential activities.
  • Website: http://www.capitoldebate.com

Astrocamp
Located: Idyllwild, California
Type: Residential Coed Summer Camp
Contact: summerpd@astrocamp.org
Position Available: Summer Camp Science Instructor
Salary Range: $275/wk
  • Lead groups of up to 12 students in science based classes as well as ropes courses, arts & crafts, and other classic summer camp activities!
  • Work with awesome scientific equipment like 3D printers, microscopes, telescopes, liquid nitrogen and more!
  • Bachelor's Degree encouraged
  • Live on site in an amazing community. Instructors to not live in the dorms with the kids, but instead in attached fully furnished staff housing.
  • Website: http://www.astrocampsummer.org

Jameson Ranch Camp
Located: Glennville, California
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: info@jamesonranchcamp.com
Position Available: Camp Counselor
Salary Range: $3,200
  • Work and live on a self-sustainable working ranch in the southern Sierra Nevada. Leave the hectic race of technology behind and immerse yourself in amazing outdoor fun this summer!
  • All room and board included in the salary.
  • Lead camp activities each day and be active participant in the camp community! Activities include: horseback riding, lifeguarding, arts & crafts and more!
  • Make friends and influence a generation of children.
  • Website: http://www.jamesonranchcamp.com

Jameson Ranch Camp
Located: Glennville, California
Type: Residential coed summer camp
Contact: info@jamesonranchcamp.com
Position Available: Camp Cook
Salary Range: DOE
  • Work and live on a self-sustainable working ranch in the southern Sierra Nevada. Leave the hectic race of technology behind and immerse yourself in positive fun this summer!
  • All room and board included in the salary.
  • Make memories and friendships that will last a lifetime!
  • Prior cooking experience is preferred, but not required
  • Website: http://www.jamesonranchcamp.com

adidas Tennis Camps
Located: Locations Nationwide, United States
Type: Coed Camps with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Contact: support@eCamps.com
Position Available: Sports Summer Camp Staff
Salary Range: Depending on Experience
  • Applicants will be a part of our summer camp coaching staff and will assist the camp directors run the week of camp
  • Follow the camp objectives set by the director and ensure all of the campers enjoy their experience
  • Teach or assist with drills and other programs and encourage all campers participation
  • Playing experience is a must, coaching is a bonus
  • Website: http://www.tenniscamper.com

GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps
Located: Locations Nationwide, United States
Type: Day and Residential Camps with separate sessions for boys and girls
Contact: Support@ecamps.com
Position Available: Sports Summer Camp Staff
Salary Range: Depending on Experience
  • Applicants will be a part of our summer camp coaching staff and will assist the camp directors run the week of camp
  • Follow the camp objectives set by the director and ensure all of the campers enjoy their experience
  • Teach or assist with drills and other programs and encourage all campers participation
  • Playing experience is a must, coaching is a bonus
  • Website: http://www.laxcamps.com

Revolution Field Hockey Camps
Located: 30 Locations Nationwide, United States
Type: Girls' Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Contact: support@eCamps.com
Position Available: Sports Summer Camp Staff
Salary Range: Depending on Experience
  • Applicants will be a part of our summer camp coaching staff and will assist the camp directors run the week of camp
  • Follow the camp objectives set by the director and ensure all of the campers enjoy their experience
  • Teach or assist with drills and other programs and encourage all campers participation
  • Playing experience is a must, coaching is a bonus
  • Website: http://www.fhcamps.com

Revolution Softball Camps
Located: Nationwide Locations in the United States
Type: Girls Camp with Residential and Day Camp Sessions
Contact: Support@SummerSoftballCamp.com
Position Available: Sports Summer Camp Staff
Salary Range: Depending on Experience
  • Applicants will be a part of our summer camp coaching staff and will assist the camp directors run the week of camp
  • Follow the camp objectives set by the director and ensure all of the campers enjoy their experience
  • Teach or assist with drills and other programs and encourage all campers participation
  • Playing experience is a must, coaching is a bonus
  • Website: http://summersoftballcamp.com

Camp Kinneret Day Camp
Located: Agoura Hills, Southern California
Type: Coed summer day camp
Contact: info@campkinneret.com
Position Available: Counselors and Specialty Instructors
Salary Range: $3,275 - $3,500+ for the summer
  • Group counselors have the opportunity to work with one age group for the entire season.
  • Groups average 13-14 campers each day.
  • Activities such as swimming, horseback riding, arts & crafts, gymnastics, nature, and animal care are led the specialty instructors
  • Website: http://www.campkinneret.com

The Painted Turtle Camp for Children with Chronic Illness
Located: Lake Hughes, Southern California
Type: Coed Day Camp
Contact: sheric@thepaintedturtle.org
Position Available: Pediatric Registered Nurse
Salary Range: $1,000/week PLUS room/board
  • The Painted Turtle seeks 4 experienced pediatric registered nurses for full-time summer employment from late May-August 2009, who seek to make a difference in the lives of children with chronic and life-threatening illness. Summer staff nurses will work u
  • Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 1-2 years pediatric nursing experience, State of California Registered Nursing License, and current CPR/first aid certification. PALS certification preferred. Flexibility, teamwork, good communication, strong or
  • Applications will be considered from January through April 2009. Please send a cover letter and resume/CV to: Sheri Carson, Nursing Director, at sheric@thepaintedturtle.org or via fax at 661-724-1566. Candidates may also complete our online application by
  • Website: http://thepaintedturtle.org/volunteers-and-staff/summer-staff/summer-staff-positions/