Camp Counselor and Summer Internship
We are hiring enthusiastic and mature leaders to work at Camp Manitou for summer 2025.
Did you know, you can complete a university internship requirement while working at our camp?
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Staff members at Manitou develop leadership skills for life. You will oversee a specific group of children and teach skills about an activity you love.
- Our camp is a terrific place to build your confidence and presence.
- You'll work alongside teammates eager to collaborate to craft a memorable experience for our campers. Manitou staff members learn how to lead group discussions, practice conflict resolution, and coach kids to grow and build skills.
- In our intentional community, you will meet people who live in locations around the world. Our campers and counselors seek to build positive relationships with empathic, caring, and trustworthy people. Manitou relationships last a lifetime.
- At Manitou, your office has no desk, no walls, and you'll rarely wear anything more than a t-shirt, shorts, and sneakers. You'll spend your summer at a beautiful Maine camp on the shores of a pristine Belgrade lake.
Primary Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Supervise campers in a cabin by working with two co-counselors to ensure the children are healthy and safe.
- Work in an activity area where you will teach a primary sport or craft
- Assist with event planning and execution
- Supervise field trips
Manitou counselor salaries begin at $2,400 for the season, and you'll receive a travel stipend, and summer housing, and we cover your meals. You will have several days off to explore Maine and New England during the season, plus many staff members travel together after the season.
Basic Qualifications
- Applicants should have completed one year of university work by June of that summer.
- You should be comfortable teaching/coaching a sport or craft you love to boys ages 8-15
- We provide First Aid and Lifeguard certification to all who work at the waterfront. Swim instructors, boat drivers, and waterfront staff should be confident swimmers.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.