Are you looking for one of the best jobs in the world? Apply to work as a camp counsellor at a summer camp! This is one of the most popular summer jobs in the world and there are thousands of camps located in North America, Europe and worldwide which hire international staff. Popular places to apply include the USA, Canada, France, Spain and the UK.
Latest Camp Jobs
Summer Camp USA
• Application fee £1,245
Live your own summer camp dream as a camp counsellor in the USA! You’ll get accommodation and meals included + at least $2,250 USD for a 9-week camp.
Summer Camp Canada
• Application fee £1,245
Earn $2,500 – $4,000CAD working at a camp in Canada and help kids aged from 6 to 16 have the time of their lives in stunning natural locations across the country.
Summer Camp UK
• Application fee £1,245
Work as a camp counsellor in the UK and earn £670 – £1,030 a month. There are summer camps all across the UK, from quaint little villages or just outside bustling London.
Summer Camp France
• Application fee £1,245
Work at English speaking camps in France, get cosy camp accommodation, 3 meals a day + a salary of €1400 a month.
Top Rated International Camp Recruiters
These companies are hiring summer camp staff now:
Global Work and Travel
Apply to work at camp in the USA, Canada, UK or France this summer with Global Work and Travel. Meals, accommodation and medical insurance included. Meet new people and travel after camp.
InterExchange
Work at a U.S. summer camp with InterExchange and experience the American outdoors. Working at a camp in America might just be the most fun and exciting summer job you’ll ever have!
What is Summer Camp
Summer camp is a long established American tradition where children attend to do fun activities, make friends and learn new skills. There are thousands of camps in the USA and all over the world with over 10 million children attending annually. Most camps run for 9 weeks during summer and camp directors hire staff for a number of roles. This is one of the most fun jobs you’ll ever have where you can make new friends and having the summer of a lifetime.
Types of Camps
• Traditional Summer Camps
• Boys or girls camps
• Day Camps
• Sleepaway Camps
• Specialist / Special Needs Camps
• Faith Based Camps
• Underprivileged Camps
Top Reasons to Work at a Summer Camp
There are summer camps all around the world which hire international staff, from California to Paris. If you are you keen to work abroad this summer these are some reasons camp might be the perfect job for you:
• Experience a new country and culture whilst meeting new people from all over the world
• Develop leadership skills, build professional experience and add depth to your CV
• Get paid to have fun – there are so many positions from coaching football to sailing
• Perfect job for students and budget travellers as you get a salary, meals and accommodation included
• Enjoy working outdoors and taking part in fun activities
• Go sightseeing in your spare time
Job Roles at Camp
• Camp Counselor
• Activity Specialist
• Special Needs Counselor
• Kitchen, Maintenance and Office Staff
Summer Camp Activities
Arts & Crafts
Performing Arts, Ceramics, Music, Dance, Drama
Outdoor & Adventure
Camping, Climbing, Horse Riding, Outdoor Education
Media
Computer, Photography, Videography
Sports Instructors
Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Fencing, Fitness, Football (Soccer), Golf, Gymnastics, Hiking, Hockey, Sailing, Skateboarding, Soccer, Tennis, Trapeze, Yoga
Waterfront
Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking, Lifeguarding, Swimming, Wakeboarding, Waterskiing
Speciality
Cooking, Silversmithing, Woodwork
Requirements
All applicants generally must be:
• <ust be aged 18 and over although some camps hire 16 and 17 year olds
• Either be a student or be passionate about sports/childcare/teaching
• Proficient in spoken English
• Enjoy working in teams and the desire to help children learn and develop skills
• Have a clean criminal background
Summer Camp Jobs in America
There are thousands of summer camps located in the USA and Canada, this is a real American tradition and an industry which hires thousands of staff every year. If you are applying from overseas there are well known agencies like Camp America which can help you to secure a visa and job placement. Throughout North America you can find camps is almost every state that hire new staff every summer.
Summer Camp Jobs in Europe
There are highly rated camps located in Europe with thousands of children attending every summer. Companies hire staff to work throughout the continent in places like the UK, France and Spain with most camps having an emphasis on fun, sport, education, languages and learning.
Companies hiring summer camp counselor in Europe include:
Camp California
Camp California is located on the Adriatic sea in the small coastal village of Pakoštane, just 30 minutes from Zadar and 2 hours from Split. Camp California are hiring cabin counselors, activity instructors, admin and support staff.
Young Austria Summer Camps
Work as a camp activity leader or teacher in Austria with Young Austria Summer Camps.
FOKUS Camps
FOKUS Camps offer immersive English and activities camp program for 8 – 16 year olds in beautiful locations in Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg and Hesse. FOKIS hire camp counsellors to work during Easter (March/April), Pentacost (June), Summer (August) and Fall (November) holidays.
Choices International
Choices International provide exciting residential summer camps for children from all over the world aged 9 to 17. Jobs are available in London, Manchester, Dublin, Madrid, Majorca and Alicante. Positions include centre manager, director of studies, coordinator of activities, English language teachers, Spanish language teachers, activity instructor (football, golf and dance) and administration.
Camp ROMANIA
Camp ROMANIA is a European summer & winter educational experience for children and teens from Romania, hiring camp counsellors.
Funtech
Get the perfect job this summer. We are looking for upbeat, enthusiastic undergraduates with a can-do attitude and expertise in a programming language to join our team of summer camp tech tutors. Computing undergraduates wanted this summer for locations in London, Tonbridge & Maidenhead.
Village Camps
Village Camps offers activity and adventure camps, performing arts, dance, stem robotics and coding, surf, football, tennis, leadership, and a selection of language camps in Portugal, Austria and Switzerland. Village Camps recruit summer camp employees and also have jobs all-year round for our outdoor education programmes.
Summer Camp Jobs Worldwide
Are you open to a totally new experience? You could take a TEFL course and apply for English teaching jobs in Asia. A lot of employers offer summer language camps which are usually a lot of fun where you can help students learn.
If you are you looking for a life changing experience some organisations offer voluntary work in Africa including summer camp placements where you can coach sports and help children learn. This is one of the best gap year jobs – it can be a really eye opening and rewarding experience.