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Chestnut Lake Camp

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Approximate Start Date

Start: 15 Jun 2024

Approximate End Date

End: 14 Sept 2024

Camp Type

Privately Owned

Location

326 Trail's End Rd, Beach Lake, PA 18405

Staff

Total: 190 (75 international staff) aged 18+

Campers

Total: 375 (co-ed camp)

Camp Overview

Located just 2 ½ hours from New York City and Philadelphia, our unsurpassed facilities are set on 200 acres in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. As you enter our gates, you immediately get a feeling that Chestnut Lake is a special place. Friendship, spirit and excitement can be seen and heard all throughout camp. We have created a community where campers have the freedom and confidence to be themselves. Our "Bring Out The Best" philosophy encourages every camper to try new things as well as show off their talents during their fun-filled summer. Come and be a part of another amazing summer! 

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Do you have the skills they're looking for?

We asked the camp what positions they are looking to fill at the recruitment fair. Look out for the big thumbs up!

Are you looking to hire staff with Sports skills at the fair?​

Are you looking to hire Waterfront staff and Lifeguards at the fair?

Are you looking to hire counsellors with Outdoor Adventure & Nature Skills at the fair?

Are you looking to hire counsellors with Creative & Performing Arts skills at the fair?

Counsellor Roles:

Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!

Acting/Drama
Arts & Crafts
Athletics
Baseball
Basketball
Ceramics & Pottery
Climbing/Wall Tower
Cooking
Dance
Digital Photography
General Counsellors
Gymnastics
High/Low Ropes Course
Jewelry
Kiln or Wheel
Lacrosse
Lifeguarding
Martial Arts
Motorboat Driving
Mountain Biking
Outdoor Adventure
Paddle Boarding
Painting
Photography
Robotics
Rock Climbing
Rocketry
Sailing
Science
Sculpting
Set Construction
Softball
Tennis
Tye Dying
Wakeboarding
Waterskiing
Wildlife
Woodwork
Yoga/Pilates
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Hmm... What's your role?

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Staff Time Off

Each staff member has 5 days off through out the summer and will have 3-4 nights off a week. During days and nights off we provide some type of transportation into the local town Honsedale, PA.

Staff Qualities

Compassionate, resilient, creative, enthusiastic, resourceful, loving, Enthusiastic, Honorable, Childlike, Responsible. Abilities in a given area.