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Want to Be an Adventure Counselor?

If you love the outdoors, these could be the perfect activities for you to lead. Share your love of adventures with campers and explore your camp’s beautiful environment.

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Become a role model

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What Does an Adventure Counselor Do?

A summer job as an Adventure Counselor is perfect for anyone who loves exploring the outdoors. Jobs range from outdoor sports like hiking and rock climbing to outdoor skills like cooking, ecology, and even gardening. You might stay in and around camp facilities, or you might head out on day trips and overnight treks. With most camps set amongst stunning scenery, you’ll get to see the best of the local area.

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Become a role model

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Skills & Experience

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Real Experiences

Don't just take our word for it - this is just a snapshot of the amazing summers our participants have had at summer camp and why they keep coming back for more.

Making s’mores after campers learnt how to build a campfire during Outdoor Living Skills is always a highlight, along with making the campers laugh by performing funny songs and skits as they join in.

Emily Donaldson

Emily, Jamestown 4-H Educational Center VA

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My first year at camp was after being hired at a Camp America recruitment fair. Within a week of the campers arriving, they’d become little brothers which made returning the easiest decision I’d ever made.

Sam De Boer

Sam, Camp Lakota NY

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You are captivated by the surroundings and unplugged from the outside world. It’s an adventure inside a bubble that you never want to pop, full of lasting friendships and unforgettable memories.

Cherie

Cherie, Camp Farwell VT

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The Camp America team are all so helpful. The interviewers are amazing as well, they answer all your questions about the camp experience, whilst also helping to make your application really stand out.

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Colm, Camp Walden NY

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Being away from home comforts really makes you appreciate the little things at camp. I love the weather, the lake and activities, but creating smiles and excitement for others really motivated me.

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Jack, Camp Champions TX

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Were my post-camp travels worth it? Would I do it all again? Well, this year will be my third summer in a row… so you tell me!

Craig Griffen

Craig, Independent Lake Camp PA

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Why Be an Adventure Counselor?

If you love being outdoors, being an Outdoor & Adventure Counselor will mean you get to spend the entire summer outside and get paid in the process. You might specialise or be part of lots of different outdoor adventures, but either way you’ll help lots of kids experience new activities and discover their self-confidence. As an activity specialist, you might also be eligible for a higher rate of pocket money, but this will depend on the activity, the camp, and the demand this season.

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Ready for the experience?

Don’t miss out on your American summer camp adventure. Start your application today and prepare for a summer working abroad, travelling the USA, and becoming a positive role model for children and young adults in whichever camp you call home.