Summer Camp Counselor

Calling all adventurers, sports gurus, creators, coaches and performers far and wide! Independent Lake Camp is on a mission to create the best summer ever for their campers and we need you on board!

If you’re looking for a role where you can share your skills, teach kids, be surrounded by a unique and

diverse team of young adults and live in a paradise of high-energy fun for the summer…. look no further.

About ILC:

Independent Lake Camp is a co-ed, non-traditional, sleep away camp located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. ILC is dedicated to celebrating diversity, promoting creativity and empowering individual growth through camper- chosen individualized scheduling. Independent Lake Camp attracts campers and counselors from all over the USA and abroad, catering to kids aged 6-17 and offering 2 to 8 week sessions. ILC is located 2.5 hours north of New York City and 2.5 hours from Philadelphia in the small town of Orson, PA.

What We’re Looking For:

We are looking for counselors with expertise in any of the following, with a passion to share their talents with our campers –

Circus

Horseback riding

Go-Karting

BMX

Skateboarding

Rollerblading

Music

Guitar

Bass

Drums

Music recording & mixing

Cinematography

Video editing

Basketball

Soccer

Volleyball

Tennis

Golf

Yoga

Fitness

Theatre

Dance

Tech Theatre

Waterfront

Swimming

Sailing

Kayaking

Water-skiing/Wakeboarding

Boat-driving

Lifeguarding

Magic

Rocketry

Climbing Wall/High Ropes Course

Role Playing Games

Acapella Singing

Fine Arts

Ceramics

Photography

Stained Glass

Archery

Nature

and more…

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Need:

• A positive outlook and ability to energize those around you
• Great communication skills with children and colleagues
• A focus on safety and mental wellbeing for the campers
• You will need to be a teamwork
• A passion for teaching
• You will need Initiative, problem solving skills and responsibility
• To live and breathe the mission of ILC – Please take a moment to read our mission statement to understand how we operate.

What The Role Involves:

Day to day, our counselors are responsible for the following key tasks –

• Teach your specialty activity for 5 periods each day
• Live in a bunk with 6-12 campers and co counselor
• Manage and support the social and emotional wellbeing of your campers
• Inspire and empower all campers to be the best version of themselves
• Supervise and mentor campers during meals, downtime and bunk activities.
• Engage and participate in daily group evening activities and camp events ie bring the fun

What we will provide

Independent Lake Camp will provide you with a summer of exponential professional growth, irreplaceable friendships, lifelong memories, and untold fun within the beauty of our natural setting. Our staff are the most important aspect of running a quality camp. We offer plenty of time off, one period every day and 4 nights per week. You will also receive one day off per week, not including the first and last week of your contract. This is a live in position which includes lodging and food.

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Position Dates: June 17th, 2023- August 21st, 2023. Pre and Post camp work available on request.

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Special Benefits

Food and Accommodation provided + Access to activities, Open outdoor gym and opportunity for Tips every 2/3 weeks.