Summer Camp Jobs for Teachers

Manage camper health and medical records while supporting day-to-day camp leadership.

Dates

July 6 – Aug 14, 2027

Pay

$950–$1,050/week

Minimum age

21+

Experience

Health and youth-program leadership experience

Certifications

Professional-level First Aid, CPR & AED (approved agency)

Direct the daily camp experience, staff and camper safety at the Bethesda day camp.

Dates

June 14 – Aug 14, 2027

Pay

$1,150–$1,250/week

Minimum age

25+

Experience

Camp leadership experience

Certifications

First Aid & CPR

Camp Geneva on Lake Michigan is hiring Day Camp Counselors to lead Bible study, games, and swim time for elementary-age campers each summer. Teachers who enjoy structured daily lesson-style leadership with young children will feel right at home running Geneva's day program.

Dates

Orientation & Training June 1-13, 2027; Summer Camp June 14 - August 20, 2027

Pay

$375/week first-year staff (2026 reference rate; 2027 rates coming soon)

Minimum age

18+

Experience

One year out of high school with previous experience working with children

Support the site director with scheduling, daily operations, counselor coaching and behavioral support for campers.

Dates

June 14 – Aug 13, 2027

Pay

$1,175–$1,225/week

Experience

2 years of camp leadership, education, recreation or youth development experience

Certifications

First Aid & CPR

Coach counselors, build team culture and help campers needing emotional or behavioral support.

Dates

June 14 – Aug 13, 2027

Pay

$1,175–$1,225/week

Experience

2 years of camp leadership, education, recreation or youth development experience

Certifications

First Aid & CPR

Develop an engaged camp team, mentor counselors and support daily programming at the Haverford campus.

Dates

June 14 – Aug 20, 2027

Pay

$1,050–$1,150/week

Experience

2 years of camp leadership, education, recreation or youth development experience

Certifications

First Aid & CPR

Coordinate camp logistics, guide counselors and support campers through transitions and behavior challenges.

Dates

June 14 – Aug 20, 2027

Pay

$1,050–$1,150/week

Experience

2 years of camp leadership, education, recreation or youth development experience

Certifications

First Aid & CPR

The Nature Place Day Camp in Rockland County, NY is hiring Camp Counselors for Summer 2027 with published base pay and bonus structures. Teachers with outdoor or classroom experience can earn added compensation under the camp's published experience-based pay scale.

Dates

Staff Orientation June 28 - July 2, 2027; camp season July 6 - August 13, 2027

Pay

$1,300 base salary, plus experience and position-based bonuses

Minimum age

17+

Certifications

Join a nearly 250-person summer team at a long-running Colorado Rockies camp now hiring for 2027. Teachers who want a full outdoor summer with housing and meals included should take a look.

Dates

June 5 – August 14, 2027 (most staff)

Pay

Base salary varies by position (weekly or hourly)

Experience

Three references requested, preferably including professional references

Certifications

Certifications vary by position; First Aid and CPR highly recommended before arrival

Spend an 11–12 week summer leading campers in Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains at a Lutheran camp. Teachers will appreciate the mix of traveling day camp and traditional overnight camp.

Dates

~June 1 – ~August 9, 2027

Pay

~$330/week

Certifications

CPR/AED and First Aid training provided

Teach hands-on skills like nature study, STEM and handicraft to Scouts in Colorado. Open from age 16, it suits high school students and teachers-in-training alike.

Dates

Between May 22 and August 1, 2027 (varies by contract)

Pay

Weekly salary (see 2027 pay scale)

Minimum age

16+

Camp Mishawaka on Lake Pokegama is hiring General Counselors for its 2027 season, which draws return staff who have averaged seven years at camp, including veteran teachers. Educators who want a traditional lakeside camp with a close staff community and a strong camper-to-staff ratio will find the role a comfortable match.

Dates

May 30 - August 6, 2027

Pay

Salary based on experience, qualifications, and position, plus travel stipend

Certifications

Red Cross Lifeguard or WSI certification helpful but not required

Camp OTX in the Texas Hill Country is recruiting its full Team OTX 2027 staff across five two-week and eight one-week sessions of faith-based camp programming. Teachers looking for a structured, multi-session summer role with built-in training and bonuses will find this a natural seasonal fit.

Dates

Orientation May 20–29; Sessions run May 29–Aug 13, 2027

Pay

Room and board (valued at $500/session); pay varies by sessions worked

Join Sanborn Western Camps as a ridge leader, supporting its residential summer programs near Florissant, Colorado.

Dates

May 26 – Aug 10, 2027

Pay

$3,950–$4,500/season

Camp Fire Minnesota is opening 2027 summer applications soon for on-site counselors who lead outdoor adventure and youth-development programming. Teachers drawn to pay equity, structured training, and youth mentorship will appreciate Camp Fire's emphasis on above-average camp wages and comprehensive staff preparation.

Season

Summer 2027

Pay

Camp Fire Minnesota states it pays double the national median for resident camp staff

Help plan and deliver the archery program in ways that are safe, fun and appropriate to campers’ ages and abilities, while living in a cabin of girls..

Season

Summer 2027

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience

Minimum age

18+

Live and work at a girls’ overnight camp, mentoring campers in cabin life and leading activities in a specialty area.

Season

Summer 2027

Camp Greystone, a Christian summer camp for girls in the North Carolina mountains, is hiring full-summer counselors for 2027 to teach activities and mentor campers. Former teachers will find the classroom-style activity instruction and youth mentorship a natural fit.

Dates

Staff Orientation May 24-30, 2027

Experience

Must be at least one year out of high school

Certifications

Green Chimneys is hiring Camp Counselors for Summer 2027 at its Clearpool and Hillside camps in New York, blending outdoor experiences with educational programming. The role's focus on activity planning and camper development suits teachers looking for a purposeful summer job.

Season

Summer 2027

Minimum age

18+

Experience

Prior experience with children, teens, or adults in a similar setting preferred but not required

Certifications

The YMCA of Greater Cleveland is hiring Summer Camp Counselors to run its day camp programs across the city, explicitly welcoming education majors and teachers to apply. The role lets educators keep building classroom-transferable skills like behavior support and activity planning during the summer months.

Season

Summer 2027

Minimum age

18+

Experience

At least 1 year of experience working with children; camp experience a plus

Certifications

Required trainings and certifications completed within 30 days of hire

Join Camp Boggy Creek as a counselor for children with serious illnesses, helping them make friends and build courage. This rewarding role is perfect for educators seeking to apply their skills in a fun and life-changing environment.

Season

Summer 2027

Minimum age

18+

Experience

Experience with children is beneficial, but specific experience with children who have serious illnesses is not required as training is provided.

Certifications

Certifications like CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguarding are not required to apply; training may be provided on-site.

Lead age-group programs for guest children at a family camp inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. Elementary and preschool teachers will feel right at home.

Dates

Early June – late August (counselor arrival/departure)

Certifications

Red Cross First Aid/CPR required

Live with campers and lead activities at a YMCA camp near Rocky Mountain National Park. Teachers will find their mentoring skills translate directly to cabin life.

Season

Summer 2027

Minimum age

18+

Experience

Prior experience in specific activity areas not required

Camp Skyline needs energetic counselors to guide campers aged 5-15 through outdoor activities on its Almont, Michigan farm-camp property. Teachers will find the classroom-management, mentoring, and activity-leading skills they already use in school translate directly to cabin life here.

Dates

June 5 - August 7, 2027

Minimum age

18+