Find Your Summer Family
Find your summer family
Being part of the Summer Trails team is much more than a summer job; it’s becoming part of a summer family. At Summer Trails we work hard and we play hard. We grow as individuals, we get the fantastic opportunity to work outdoors and we get to work alongside peers and build relationships that last a lifetime all while having our nights and weekends off. And most importantly, we get to be part of creating an environment focused on fun and play while we work.
Our diverse and dedicated staff team is at the heart of the Summer Trails experience. Summer Trails Staff spend their camp days doing things like coaching a sport, swimming in our heated pools, singing camp songs, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Summer Trails staff make a difference each and every day in the life of a child. Counselors impact campers, and campers impact counselors. Everyone leaves with an experience of an amazing summer that they will never forget.
What Makes Us Special
FAQs
How is a summer camp job more than just a job?
Camp is a place where our staff will be able to have fun, learn, grow, gain skills, socialize, build their resume, and more — all while being paid! Our leadership team is here to coach and support our staff so they can grow from the camp experience along with out campers.
What can I expect from working at Summer Trails?
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To gain unbelievable experiences working with children
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Improve your leadership skills
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To work as a team
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Gain a better understanding of child development
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To be sad when the summer is over
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To have a favorite camper
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To work hard, really hard
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To act silly
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To play outside in the (liquid) sunshine
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To be tired at times
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To feel proud when “your” campers accomplish something new
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To try something new
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To gain new friendships
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To feel excited, scared, nervous, and happy all at the same time
Can I use my summer camp job as a paid internship or receive college credit?
YES! Camp really is the best internship in the world! Staff learn pertinent skills that they can apply to their future careers as well as soft skills and life skills that simply aren’t taught in the classroom. Camp is natural fit for those who want to be future educators or work with youth to gain experience. Additionally, all students looking to enhance their resume should consider working at camp. Top companies are looking for their staff to have the exact skills that our staff gain while working at camp: communication, empathy, critical thinkers, collaboration, problem solving, social responsibility and leadership.
How old do I have to be to work at camp?
All staff are required to be 16 years of age or older. More than half of our staff are over the age of 21. Additionally, 1/3 of our staff were one time Summer Trails Campers. We are really proud that so many of our campers want to continue to be part of our community and give back to today’s youth. We hire staff who live locally and have a reasonable daily commute to camp. Additionally, we hire a select group of international staff representing countries from all over the world that live on off site camp provided housing. Summer Trails is an equal opportunity employer.
Is there a dress code?
Summer Trails provides staff with new Summer Trails t-shirts each summer. We ask that a Summer Trails t-shirt is worn everyday as well as a bathing suit and sneakers.
What is a typical day?
Regular staff hours are from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm. Some staff work extended morning hours starting at 7:15 am and some staff work extended evening hours until 6:30 pm. Each day is made up of a variety of scheduled activity periods. The camp schedule is very routine, but at the same time we are full of surprises and special events, which make no two days alike.