Open Positions

Thank you for your interest in working at Camp St. Charles! We’re looking for passionate individuals eager to work with and create meaningful summer experiences for children. We are currently accepting staff applications for the 2026 summer for the following positions:

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  • Counselors live in cabins with campers, lead daily activities, and help create a safe, supportive, joy‑filled camp experience. You’re a mentor, role model, and the heartbeat of camp life.

    Responsibilities

    • Supervise and support campers throughout the day and overnight

    • Lead or assist with activities, games, and cabin routines

    • Build positive cabin culture and help ease homesickness

    • Model respect, responsibility, and healthy communication

    • Ensure camper safety by following all policies and procedures

    • Participate fully in staff training, evening programs, and camp‑wide events

    Requirements

    • At least 18 years old and able to live on‑site for the full season

    • Strong communication, patience, and leadership skills

    • Ability to work long, active days in an outdoor setting

    • Commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive environment

    • Willingness to put campers’ needs first and work as part of a team

    Pay

    Base Pay for American counselors is $3,000 for a 9 week contract. Additional pay and bonus for current certifications, years of service and additional areas of responsibility or extended contracts

  • Current looking for part-time assistant managers for summer 2026. All other kitchen positions have been filed.

  • Our photograph position has been filled for summer 2026.

  • All camp nurse positions have been filled for summer 2026.

  • All support staff positions have been filled for summer 2026.

  • All junior counselor positions have been filled for summer 2026.

A lifeguard sitting on a chair at the edge of a swimming pool, smiling.
A camp counselor his two campers smiling and hugging outside their cabin.
A camp counselor securing the helmet on a smiling young boy.
“Working at camp cultivates tenacity, adaptability, creativity, strong communication and teamwork. I’ve been grateful to take those lessons with me into my career.”
- Mollie, Former Staff

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