Summer Camp Counselor Job at Independent Lake Camp, Thompson, PA

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  • Independent Lake Camp
  • Thompson, PA

Job Description

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
  • Check in on and support the 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.

For more information check out our website at  and watch our Video.

Explore our socials –  Vimeo ,  Facebook ,  Soundcloud ,  Instagram and  youtube accounts.

Position Dates: June 19th, 2022- August 22nd, 2022. Pre and Post camp work available on request.

Apply online at  

Special Benefits

Food and Accommodation provided

Job Tags

Contract work, Summer work, Seasonal work, Live in, Night shift, Afternoon shift, 1 day per week,

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