Summer Camp: Online Tips for Summer Fun
With the thousands of summer camps available, the possibilities may feel endless, but we’ve found some Web sites that should help narrow down your options. In this Web Guide we also share our favorite sites for tips on preparing and packing for camp, the best resources to check for summer camp jobs across the country, and even some Web sites that showcase summer camps just for adults. No matter your summer camp needs, this Web Guide can help you become a happy camper.
Expand All Guide SectionsFind a Summer Camp
Summer camps have expanded beyond the traditional camps of several years ago (but don’t ... read more »
Choosing a Summer Camp
Choosing a summer camp from among the many traditional and special interest camps out there takes ... read more »
Preparing for Summer Camp
The phrase “happy camper” takes on a more literal meaning when you’re trying to ... read more »
Find a Summer Camp Job
Working at a camp can be a great summer job for teens or college students. We’ve collected sites to help you determine whether you possess the personal qualities you’ll need to be successful and enjoy a job at summer camp, and to show you where to look to find work.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Camping associations generally list job opportunities on their Web sites. Check these in addition to some of the other job search engines on the Web for a more focused search for work.
- For more resources for finding and applying for part-time jobs, as well as advice about working part-time, see our findingDulcinea Part-Time Jobs Web Guide.
- Most newspapers have an online classifieds section that you can use for job hunting. If you aren’t sure of a particular newspaper’s Web address, the U.S. Newspaper List is a good place to start. Another large source of classified ads is Craigslist.
Dulcinea's Picks
For summer camp job descriptions, qualifications, and training …
The Summer Camps Directory
elaborates on the job descriptions of the many positions available at a summer camp, including camp directors, camp nurses, camp counselors, and camp instructors.
The American Camp Association
“Community” page provides connections to online and in-person training resources for camp counselors, and a free message board for counselors to share tips and ideas with each other. Also see an insightful article from a camp director who offers advice about what it takes to be a camp counselor and perform the job well.
To search for jobs …
CampStaffMatch.com
is a resource from the National Camp Association, Inc., where job seekers can search for jobs and camp directors can find potential staff members for summer camp work.
The American Camp Association
maintains an employment center where people who want a summer camp job can look for work and camps can search for potential employees.
CCUSA
provides “working adventures” around the world. Select your home country from the dropdown menu and find a variety of programs, including working holidays, summer camp counselor positions, and volunteer opportunities.
Backdoorjobs.com
lists “unique” summer camp and guest ranch opportunities across the country. Choose a state from the dropdown menu to find jobs, or browse the “In The Spotlight” list for ideas.
Adult Summer Camps
Being grown up doesn’t have to mean that summer camp is a thing of your past, because adults ... read more »
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