All Summer 2025 positions will be posted in January. Any interested candidates, new or returning, must complete an application to be considered.
ALSO AVAILABLE: YEAR-ROUND POSITIONS
We are excited to see new applications coming in for open positions.
Please fill out the application form (10-15 mins).
Camp jobs offer invaluable skill-building, leadership training, and enrichment opportunities that can’t be found anywhere else! For college students, regardless of your college major, camp experiences allow you to learn and develop skills that will enhance your job marketability. Employers often note that experience as a camp counselor translates into excellent management and personnel skills. The benefits go far beyond a paycheck, too. Counselors rest well at the end of the day knowing that they made a difference in the lives of children.
You will not find a more fun and rewarding place to work than summer camp at Camp Kum-Ba-Yah Nature Center.
Summer Camp Counselors
The heart and soul of any camp are its counselors. In this critically important position, you will provide leadership and instruction in one or more specific camp activities and maintain a positive attitude towards others at camp. A highly flexible and can-do attitude is a must. The best counselors are energetic and love interacting with campers. Being a counselor requires being outdoors all day, so a comfort level with this is imperative.
Each summer, Camp Kum-Ba-Yah welcomes international counselors from around the world. In recent summers, we have had international counselors from Trinidad, Germany, France, Egypt, Netherlands and Kenya! International counselors are hosted by local families, and we are always seeking families willing to share their home with these special friends.
**Summer Camp Counselors have three contract options for Summer 2024.**
Staff Session 1: Staff Training Week (June 3-7) and Camp Sessions 1-4 (June 10-July5)
Staff Session 2: Staff Training Week (June 3-7) and Camp Sessions 5-8 (July 8-August 2)
Full Summer: Staff Training Week (June 3-7) and Camp Sessions 1-8 (June 10-August 2)
Full Summer contract employees will be offered 5 days of unpaid vacation as well as an end-of-summer bonus for completing their contract (a medical excuse must be provided for any days missed beyond the 5 pre-approved, unpaid vacation days). No vacation time will be allowed for employees on the Staff Session 1 or 2 contract. These contract options are only available for Counselor positions. Director positions are Full Summer only. The Staff Training Week is MANDATORY for all Camp Staff.
Adventure Course Director
Camp Kum-Ba-Yah boasts three zip lines, a climbing wall, leap for life, and several low ropes elements. The Adventure Course Director is responsible for organizing, supervising, and implementing a safe and fun adventure course experience. This position will maintain inventory and organize all adventure program equipment while displaying solid leadership for staff and campers. Previous adventure course experience and certification through Vestals Gap is required (will be provided by Camp Kum-Ba-Yah). This is a full summer position and will be offered 5 days of vacation as well as an End of Summer bonus for completing the contract.
Archery Director
Our Archery Director is responsible for providing supervised archery-specific instruction and overseeing the management and care of the physical archery facilities and equipment. Level 1 Archery Instructor certification required by the start of camp (will be provided by Camp Kum-Ba-Yah). This is a full summer position and will be offered 5 days of vacation as well as an End of Summer bonus for completing the contract.
Arts & Crafts Director
Put your creative talents to use and oversee a variety of nature-based arts and crafts activities. The Arts and Crafts Director will plan, direct, and supervise the arts and crafts program while encouraging respect, sensitivity, and understanding for individuals and the natural environment. This position will be responsible for curriculum design, ordering of materials and equipment, teaching and monitoring proper use of equipment, Tie-Dye Thursdays, end of season inventory and assisting with overall camp activities regarding the creative arts. This is a full summer position and will be offered 5 days of vacation as well as an End of Summer bonus for completing the contract.
Assistant Aquatics Director
The Assistant Aquatics Director assists the Aquatics Director in executing a safe, high quality instructional and recreational swim program. Lifeguard certification required. This is a full summer position and will be offered 5 days of vacation as well as an End of Summer bonus for completing the contract.
Food Services Director
The Food Services Director is responsible for the quality, quantity, and timeliness of each day’s meal production. This position purchases and prepares the food in accordance with vegetarian recipes, standards, and procedures under strict sanitary conditions. This is a full summer position and will be offered 5 days of vacation as well as an End of Summer bonus for completing the contract.
Garden/Assistant LIT Director
The Garden/LIT Director is responsible for developing and implementing garden education programs and helps manage our organic garden. They also work as the LIT Director to develop, plan, and implement a 7-week Leader In Training program for campers, ages 14-15. This position will role model positive and appropriate behavior and build positive relationships with LITs to develop and promote their growth as young leaders in the camp community. This is a full summer position and will be offered 5 days of vacation as well as an End of Summer bonus for completing the contract.
Waterfront Director
The Waterfront Director oversees all the happenings and planning of activities at Long Lake to ensure a safe, fun, and age appropriate experience. Campers will canoe, kayak, fish, and explore along the lake. Lifeguard certification required by the start of camp. Open water experience preferred. This is a full summer position and will be offered 5 days of vacation as well as an End of Summer bonus for completing the contract.