Private Camps
Independent Lake Camp
Approximate Start Date
Start: 14 Jun 2026
Approximate End Date
End: 18 Aug 2026
Camp Type
Privately Owned
Location
70 Clark Road, Thompson, PA 18465
Staff
Total: 200 (100 international staff) aged 18+
Campers
Total: 450 (co-ed camp)
Camp Overview
Independent Lake Camp celebrates diversity, promotes creativity, & empowers individual growth with camper-chosen personalized scheduling. ILC is a co-ed overnight camp in the Pocono Mountains for ages 6-17 offering an impressive array of activities with top-notch facilities and staff- Circus, Trapeze, Gymnastics, Sports, Tennis, Pickleball, Performing Arts, Magic, Skatepark, Digital Arts, D&D/RPG/LARP, Fine Arts, Music & Recording Studio, Climbing Wall / High Ropes, Nature, Aquatics, Horseback, Go-Karts & more!
Established as a non-traditional summer camp, ILC is dedicated to supporting camper choice in their activities & employing a talented staff so all activities offered are rich with integrity.
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 counsellors with Creative & Performing Arts skills
Are you looking to hire counsellors with Outdoor Adventure and Nature skills
Are you looking to hire counsellors with Sports & Horse Riding skills
Are you looking to hire counsellors with Waterfront & Lifeguarding skills
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.
Calling All Adventurers!
We’re excited to meet honest, hard working & highly skilled candidates in a variety of activities at the Birmingham & Edinburgh Fairs! Independent Lake Camp is on a mission to create the best summer ever for their campers and we need you on board!
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.
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!
Aerobics
Archery
Arts & Crafts
BMX
Circus
Drums
Fitness Instructor
Gardening
Guitar
Gymnastics
High/Low Ropes Course
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Jewelry
Kiln or Wheel
LARP
Lifeguarding
Lighting and Sound
Magic
Model Making
Motorboat Driving
Music
Music Production
Outdoor Cooking
Photography
Rock Climbing
Set Construction
Skateboarding
Trampolining
Trapeze
Tye Dying
Video Editing
Woodwork
Yoga/Pilates
Zumba
Hmm... What's your role?
Staff Time Off
Period off: One per normal day, plus occasional rest hours when co-counselors are covering the bunk. Days off: One per session week worked, except first and last. There are no days off during staff training orientation week. Nights off: Counselors will be "on duty" 5-6 nights every two-weeks. The other nights, they are off and can leave camp until the 1:00AM curfew.
Staff Qualities
Honest, hard working, highly skilled.