Summer Camp Jobs at summer camps and adventure programs in South Carolina

WB Surf Camp - Carolina Ocean Odyssey
Located: Topsail Island, NC
Type: Residential coed surfing camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Camp Counselor/Surf Instructor
Salary Range: $5000-$6000/summer
  • Ages 19+ with at least 3 years of surf experience. Must have current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguarding.
  • Work in a dynamic, fun, and supportive team while enjoying the beautiful beaches of Topsail Island, NC.
  • In this position, you will lead surf lessons, teaching campers ocean safety, surf etiquette, and wave dynamics. You will also provide 24-hour supervision to campers in both bunk rooms and during field activities.
  • Accommodations and meals provided during the program, valued at $2000.
  • Website: http://www.wbsurfcamp.com

WB Surf Camp - Carolina Ocean Odyssey
Located: Topsail Island, NC
Type: Residential coed surfing camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Marine Educator
Salary Range: $5000-$6000/summer
  • Ages 21+ with a BA or BS in marine biology, environmental science, education, recreation, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Work in a dynamic, fun, and supportive team while enjoying the beautiful beaches of Topsail Island, NC.
  • Lead hands-on educational activities focused on marine science topics such as wave dynamics, ocean safety, surf etiquette, rip currents, barrier island ecology, and salt marsh functionality.
  • Accommodations and meals provided during the program, valued at $2000.
  • Website: http://www.wbsurfcamp.com

Ridgecrest Conference Center
Located: Ridgecrest, North Carolina
Type: Christian Conference Center
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Food Service
Salary Range: $425/week (includes housing & meals)
  • There are two specific areas you can apply for. Visit http://ridgecrestconferencecenter.org/summer-staff for more info.
  • The Food Service department offers an excellent opportunity to work and learn about the various functions of a large food service operation in a Christian setting.
  • This will help you develop customer service and organizational skills.
  • You will work side by side as a team player in a diverse setting. Employment runs from late May to early August.
  • Website: http://ridgecrestconferencecenter.com/summer-staff

Ridgecrest Conference Center
Located: Ridgecrest, North Carolina
Type: Christian Conference Center
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Coffee Shop & Ice Cream Grill
Salary Range: $400/wk
  • Clouds Coffee Shop offers an excellent opportunity to work and learn about running a coffee shop and learn how to be a barista.
  • Preparing and serving hot and cold drinks such as smoothies and specialty coffee.
  • Cleaning and sanitizing work areas, utensils, and equipment, running the cash register, stocking items and keeping inventory
  • Nibble Nook Grill and Ice Cream Shop offers an excellent opportunity to work and learn about the various functions of running a quick-serve restaurant. Employment runs from late May to early August.
  • Website: http://ridgecrestconferencecenter.com/summer-staff

Ridgecrest Conference Center
Located: Ridgecrest, North Carolina
Type: Christian Conference Center
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Guest Spaces
Salary Range: $425/week (includes housing & meals)
  • There are three areas in Guest Spaces that you will get to be a part of visit: http://ridgecrestconferencecenter.org/summer-staff
  • Starting each day with a devotion and prayer, our team works together to get the job done.
  • This department provides a welcoming setting for our customers by keeping things clean and safe.
  • Employment runs from late May to early August.
  • Website: http://ridgecrestconferencecenter.com/summer-staff

Ridgecrest Conference Center
Located: Ridgecrest, North Carolina
Type: Christian Conference Center
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Adventure Recreation
Salary Range: $400/week (includes housing & meals)
  • Employment runs from late May to early August. For more information visit: http://ridgecrestconferencecenter.org/summer-staff
  • Adventure Recreation staff work hard so our guests can play!
  • Adventure Recreation staff facilitate the high ropes course, climbing tower, zipline, organized group games, team-building activities, laser tag, sports tournaments and assist with daily operations at the Rec Shack.
  • Work is physically demanding. Applicants must be able to work on high ropes course and able to perform key job responsibilities at heights in a variety of weather conditions.
  • Website: http://ridgecrestconferencecenter.com/summer-staff

Ridgecrest Conference Center
Located: Ridgecrest, North Carolina
Type: Christian Conference Center
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Conference Services
Salary Range: $400/week (includes housing & meals)
  • The role within this department is to create intentional spaces for guests to meet by transporting tables, chairs, sound equipment and more!
  • Success in this position results in our guests, bands, and artists being served the best live sound experience possible in any of our venues and conference meeting spaces.
  • Employment runs from late May to early August.
  • Website: http://ridgecrestconferencecenter.com/summer-staff

Ridgecrest Conference Center
Located: Ridgecrest, North Carolina
Type: Christian Conference Center
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Grounds Crew
Salary Range: $425/week
  • Our Grounds Summer Staff have an important task in keeping our campus looking beautiful for our guests.
  • Supporting lawn care through mowing, edging grass, and mulching
  • Preserving plant care by pruning, spraying, trimming, planting and fertilizing
  • Maintaining a clean outdoor environment by removing campus trash. Employment runs from late May to early August.
  • Website: http://ridgecrestconferencecenter.com/summer-staff

Ridgecrest Conference Center
Located: Ridgecrest, North Carolina
Type: Christian Conference Center
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Summer Staff Lead
Salary Range: $475/week
  • Our Lead Coordinators (LC's) provide support for the Support Staff Coordinator and Summer Staff team members by helping plan and implement the Summer Staff Program.
  • LC's share the love of Christ by praying for staff daily, being in the Word and keeping spiritually fed to be able to lead others well.
  • Be an encourager and provide emotional and spiritual support to Summer Staff. Employment runs from late May to early August.
  • Serve as a liaison between Ridgecrest leadership and Summer Staff, mediate conflicts between staffers, bringing in Supervisors as necessary
  • Website: http://ridgecrestconferencecenter.com/summer-staff

Green River Preserve
Located: Cedar Mountain, NC
Type: Residential, coed environmental summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Base Camp Mentor (age 24+)
Salary Range: $400
  • Mentors are professional teachers and naturalists from a wide range of fields, either by interest or by training, who lead up to 14 campers on field study hikes each morning throughout the Preserve.
  • Mentors live in staff-only housing, but spend each day playing in waterfalls, exploring caves, munching wild edibles, and teaching children the art of discovery.
  • Depending on interests and skills, most Mentors will spend each afternoon teaching classic camp activities, from archery and primitive skills to music and theatre.
  • Must be Wilderness First Aid / Wilderness First Responder certified or willing to become WFA certified.
  • Website: http://www.greenriverpreserve.org

Green River Preserve
Located: Cedar Mountain, NC
Type: Residential, coed environmental summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Expedition Leader (age 21+)
Salary Range: $450
  • Expedition Leaders work as a team of three to lead 12 high school campers on adventures in either the Blue Ridge Mountains or the North Carolina Outer Banks, using the same philosophy of respect, discovery and environmental awareness we teach at our summer camp.
  • Activities include climbing, backpacking, sea kayaking, whitewater canoeing, leadership education, and outdoor skills.
  • Reach out to our Director at the head of our Expeditions Programs, Jace, at [email protected] for more information about contract length and session dates.
  • Must be Wilderness First Aid / Wilderness First Responder certified or willing to become WFA certified.
  • Website: http://www.greenriverpreserve.org

Turtle Island Preserve Summer Camps
Located: Boone, North Carolina
Type: Residential summer camp with separate sessions for boys and girls
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Cook
Salary Range: negotiable per experience
  • Familiar with cooking with wood and wood cookstoves and open hearth
  • Totally non-electrical natural setting
  • Prepare organic nutritious meals from scratch. No processed foods.
  • Website: http://www.turtleislandpreserve.org

Turtle Island Preserve Summer Camps
Located: Boone, North Carolina
Type: Residential summer camp with separate sessions for boys and girls
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Camp Counselor
Salary Range: negotiable per experience
  • extraordinary grounds and wilderness for discovery
  • hone primitve skills and teach in undisturbed wilderness
  • overnight excursions, campfire programs, friendships and leadership opportunites
  • Website: http://www.turtleislandpreserve.org

PARI Summer Space Exploration Camps
Located: Rosman, NC
Type: Coed Sleepaway Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Summer Camp Counselor
Salary Range: depending on job and experience
  • stipend
  • meals & lodging included
  • astronomical research opportunities
  • offsite adventures
  • Website: https://www.pari.edu/

PARI Summer Space Exploration Camps
Located: Rosman, NC
Type: Coed Sleepaway Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Summer Camp Counselor in Training
Salary Range: depending on experience
  • stipend
  • meals & lodging included
  • astronomical research opportunities
  • offsite adventures
  • Website: https://www.pari.edu/

Gwynn Valley Camp
Located: Brevard, North Carolina
Type: Coed Sleepaway Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Adventure Leaders/Rock Climbing/Paddling/Mtn Bike Instructors
Salary Range: $330 per wk and up d.o.e.
  • Mountainside/Riverside program
  • 3 week adventure program that includes rock climbing, white water canoeing, backpacking, mountain biking & wilderness tripping.
  • Work with children ages 12-15. Ten or eleven campers per group working with two adults plus support staff.
  • Website: http://www.gwynnvalley.com

Gwynn Valley Camp
Located: Brevard, North Carolina
Type: Coed Sleepaway Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Program/Cabin Staff
Salary Range: $300 per wk and up d.o.e.
  • Gwynn Valley is a traditional program with a working farm and an adventure program that nurtures the child while fostering a connection with the land and the simple joys of childhood.
  • Full working farm and mill on site that children are actively involved in; adventure sports for younger children. Campers ages 5 to 12. Session lengths 7 days to three weeks.
  • Website: http://www.gwynnvalley.com

Breakthrough Basketball Skill Development Camp
Located: Locations Across the US & Canada
Type: Coed Day Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Assistant Camp Director
Salary Range: Competitive Pay

University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Located: Winston-Salem, NC
Type: Coed residential camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Resident and Activities Summer Counselor
Salary Range: $1,900-2,100 summer stipend
  • UNCSA Student Affairs is hiring residential (live-on) Residence Counselors and Activity Cooridnators for a 6 Week Summer Arts Intensive for young artists between the ages of 12-17.
  • Duties may include: planning events and programming, creating residential hall/floor engagement, general supervision and management of campers.
  • One week of paid training is offered, and Summer Intensive Program runs for Five weeks.
  • Stipend is offered, in addition to meals and boarding in a new residential facility. See job posting on website for more details.
  • Website: https://employment.uncsa.edu/postings/search?query_position_type_id=5

Camp Invention
Located: Locations Nationwide
Type: Coed Day Camp
Contact: [email protected]
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

Camp Dovewood
Located: O'Brien, Florida
Type: Residential girls' summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Camp Nurse
Salary Range: competitive pay
  • One, two or three weeks: daughter may come to camp
  • All food, lodging, insurance and trips included. Laundry + T-shirt
  • Nurse ministers daily to 86 girls ages 7-16 in a Christian all girl camp; may help with activities of your choice.
  • Website: http://www.campdovewood.org

Keystone Camp for Girls
Located: Brevard, North Carolina
Type: Residential girls' summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Adventure Trip Staff
Salary Range: $2750+
  • 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!
  • Website: http://www.keystonecamp.com

Keystone Camp for Girls
Located: Brevard, North Carolina
Type: Residential girls' summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Camp Counselors
Salary Range: $2500+
  • 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!
  • Website: http://www.keystonecamp.com

Keystone Camp for Girls
Located: Brevard, North Carolina
Type: Residential girls' summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Lead Climber
Salary Range: $2750+
  • JOB DESCRIPTION: Our Lead Climber will be part of our adventure staff, non-cabin staff who assist with our adventure activities. Keystone's Lead Climber will lead, train, and model a safe climbing program with a focus on skill building and enjoyment. She will help organize trips and oversee day-to-day programming at the rock wall.
  • QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 21 years or older, work well with children, lead/trad climbing skills, will subsidize the WFR and AMGA SPI certifications.
  • BENEFITS: Competitive salary; room, board, and laundry included; live in a small, family oriented community; play with children in the outdoors all summer!
  • Website: http://www.keystonecamp.com

Keystone Camp for Girls
Located: Brevard, North Carolina
Type: Residential girls' summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Videographer
Salary Range: $2750+
  • DESCRIPTION: The videographer will be responsible for filming and processing high quality video of campers, staff, activities, and special programs. Videographer will edit and upload videos to camp website and social media on a regular basis
  • QUALIFICATIONS: Videographer must have an understanding of video hardware and video editing programs, organizational skills, and have the ability to engage the subjects of the video. At least one year of experience in videography (college level or equivalent). Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud and/or Final Cut Pro.
  • BENEFITS: Competitive salary; room, board, and laundry included; live in a small, family oriented community; play with children in the outdoors all summer!
  • Website: http://www.keystonecamp.com

GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps
Located: Locations Nationwide, United States
Type: Day and Residential Camps with separate sessions for boys and girls
Contact: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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

Burnt Gin Camp
Located: Wedgefield, South Carolina
Type: Residential special needs camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Waterfront Assistants
Salary Range: $1,900 - $2,050
  • Camp Burnt Gin is looking for energetic, caring people who want to work in an outdoor setting with children who have special needs.
  • Waterfront Assistants must have current certification in lifeguard training, first aid and CPR and be at least 19 years old.
  • Waterfront Assistants are responsible for lifeguarding water activities; assisting in the teaching of swimming; assisting counselor with the care of children.
  • Website: http://www.scdhec.gov/campburntgin

Burnt Gin Camp
Located: Wedgefield, South Carolina
Type: Residential special needs camp
Contact: [email protected]
Position Available: Counselor
Salary Range: $1,600 - $1,800
  • Camp Burnt Gin is looking for energetic, caring people who want to work in an outdoor setting with children who have special needs.
  • Four staff live with eight children and assist those children who require help with personal needs and participation in activities.
  • Working at Burnt Gin is not only a fun summer job, but an extremely rewarding experience and excellent opportunity for staff entering the fields of education and healthcare.
  • Website: http://www.scdhec.gov/campburntgin