Website Chestnut Ridge Camp and Retreat Center
About this Job (campchestnutridge.org/discover)
We are looking for energetic, creative, hardworking, community builders, who want to make the world a better place by enacting positive change in the lives of campers. We do this by welcoming each and every person who comes to camp, through our care for creation and by building relationships with the people around us.
As a staff member, you will have fun, work hard, make a difference, and make memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.
Internship Opportunites:
Many colleges and universities give internship/class credit for summer positions at Camp. With the highly varied nature of roles and responsibilities at camp, we can help cater responsibilities of highly qualified candidates to fit internship requirements for many majors, including Psychology, Education, Arts, Marketing, Environmental Science, Recreation Management, Communications, Nursing, and more
Your Role
As a staff member, you are responsible for helping supervise campers and facilitating activities. Some campers stay overnight and some go home every evening. A typical cabin has 2 staff members and 10 campers. During the day, you will either lead or assist in program areas with a small group of campers. Staff are given the opportunity to experience a variety of camp activities throughout the summer. Activities include things like lake toys, zipline, hayride to the farm, gagaball, archery and so much more!
SALARY & BENEFITS: Salaries are based upon position, experience, certifications, and skills.
Starting at $300/week + Housing and Meals. Pay increases with years worked
Increase in pay:
Lifeguard Certification (training available on-site)
Belay Certification (training available on-site)
Housing and Meals
Housing is provided throughout the summer. Meals are provided throughout the week and on weekends when we have retreat groups on site. The 5 cabins and 2 lodges at Chestnut Ridge are air-conditioned and have bathrooms in the cabins. Some weeks you will be assigned to a “camper cabin”, which typically has 2 counselors and 10 campers. Other weeks you will be assigned to a “staff cabin”. These have a detached bathroom, electricity and air conditioning.
About Chestnut Ridge Camp and Retreat Center:
We are 362 acres of fun, hospitality, excitement, and growth.
Chestnut Ridge Camp & Retreat Center is a non-profit, ACA accredited, co-ed summer camp associated with the United Methodist Church. Chestnut Ridge is located in Efland, NC, and offers day and overnight camps for campers in K – 12th grade.
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