Private Camps
Blue Star Camps
Approximate Start Date
Start: 01 Jun 2026
Approximate End Date
End: 06 Aug 2026
Camp Type
Privately Owned
Location
179 Blue Star Way, Hendersonville, North Carolina 28739
Staff
Total: 350 (225 international staff) aged 18+
Campers
Total: 700 (co-ed camp)
Camp Overview
Blue Star Camps is located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Family owned and led since 1948, Blue Star’s wide range of camp activities and electives encourage campers to pursue new interests, cultivate friendships and develop individual strengths with a large focus on outdoor adventure programs such as white water kayaking, rock climbing, horseback riding, hiking and more!
Limited Roles Available
Join our summer camp team! Limited roles still available as we near the end of the application season. Open positions include:
- Photography
- Videography
- Mountain Biking
- Rock Climbing
- Riflery/Paintball
- Fishing
- Horseback (English)
- High/Low Ropes
- Tennis
- Pickle Ball
- Outdoor Adventure (Camping/Hiking)
Do you have the skills they're looking for?
We asked the camp what positions they are looking to fill. Look out for the big thumbs up!
Are you looking to hire counsellors with Outdoor Adventure & Nature skills?
Are you looking to hire counsellors with Creative & Performing Arts skills?
Are you looking to hire counsellors with Sports skills?
Are you looking to hire Waterfront staff and Lifeguards?
Meet the Camp!
Come and meet us at your nearest job fair for the opportunity to get hired on the spot! Get ready for a summer you'll never forget.
15
Nov
15 November 2025
Edinburgh Camp Job Fair
Join us in Edinburgh on Saturday 15th November for the opportunity to get hired on the spot and secure your place at camp for an unforgettable summer.
15
Nov
15 November 2025
Cardiff Camp Job Fair
Join us in Cardiff on Saturday 15th November for the opportunity to get hired on the spot and secure your place at camp for an unforgettable summer.
16
Nov
16 November 2025
Birmingham Camp Job Fair
Join us in Birmingham on Sunday 16th November for the opportunity to get hired on the spot and secure your place at camp for an unforgettable summer.
06
Dec
06 December 2025
Australia - Melbourne Camp Director Fair 6Dec25
Secure your Camp America placement early! Direct access to Camp Directors.
07
Dec
07 December 2025
Australia - Sydney Camp Director Fair 7Dec25
Secure your Camp America placement early! Direct access to Camp Directors.
09
Dec
09 December 2025
New Zealand - Christchurch Camp Director Fair 9Dec25
Secure your Camp America placement early! Direct access to Camp Directors.
11
Dec
11 December 2025
New Zealand - Auckland Camp Director Fair 11Dec25
Secure your Camp America placement early! Direct access to Camp Directors.
Counsellor Roles:
Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!
3D Instruction
Aerobics
Animal/Farm Care
Archery
Arts & Crafts
Basketball
Ceramics & Pottery
Climbing/Wall Tower
Dance
Digital Photography
DJ
Ecology
Equestrian Staff
Fishing
Fitness Instructor
Gardening
General Counsellors
Golf
High/Low Ropes Course
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Kayaking
Kiln or Wheel
Lifeguarding
Martial Arts
Mountain Biking
Orienteering
Outdoor Adventure
Overnight Camping
Photography
Riflery
Rock Climbing
Scouting
Tennis
Video Editing
Wakeboarding
Waterskiing
Wildlife
Yoga/Pilates
Campower Roles:
Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!
Assistant Cook/Food Prep
Camp Store
Chef
Dining Hall Service
Dishwashing/Kitchen Cleaning
General Maintenance
Groundskeeping
Head Cook
Housekeeping
Office Assistant/Secretary
Wait Staff
Hmm... What's your role?
Staff Time Off
Each staff member gets one full day off per week. Days off might be one full day, or from mid-day one day through mid-day the next.
Staff Qualities
If you are motivated, caring and excited about camp, we'd love to talk to you about joining the Blue Star team! Highly skilled and qualified in the areas you are hired to teach.