Camp Counselor/ Activities Instructor
Date Posted: October 12, 2023
Independent Lake Camp
70 Clark Road
Thompson, PA 18465
Contact: Gia Codispoti at 800 399 2267
Salary: Depends on experience
Calling all adventurers, sports gurus, creators, coaches and performers far and wide! Independent Lake Camp is on a mission to create the best summer ever for their campers and we need you on board!
If your looking for a role where you can share your skills, teach kids, be surrounded by a unique and
diverse team of young adults and live in a paradise of high-energy fun for the summer, look no further.
About ILC:
Independent Lake Camp is a co-ed, non-traditional, sleep away camp located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. ILC is dedicated to celebrating diversity, promoting creativity and empowering individual growth through camper- chosen individualized scheduling. Independent Lake Camp attracts campers and counselors from all over the USA and abroad, catering to kids aged 6-17 and offering 2 to 8 week sessions. ILC is located 2.5 hours north of New York City and 2.5 hours from Philadelphia in the small town of Orson, PA.
What We're Looking For:
We are looking for counselors with expertise in any of the following, with a passion to share their talents with our campers -
Circus
Gymnastics
Horseback riding
Go-Karting
BMX
Skateboarding
Rollerblading
Music
Guitar
Bass
Drums
Music recording & mixing
Cinematography
Video editing
Basketball
Soccer
Volleyball
Tennis
Golf
Yoga
Fitness
Theatre
Dance
Tech Theatre
Waterfront
Swimming
Sailing
Kayaking
Water-skiing/Wakeboarding
Boat-driving
Lifeguarding
Magic
Rocketry
Climbing Wall/High Ropes Course
Role Playing Games
Acapella Singing
Fine Arts
Ceramics
Photography
Stained Glass
Archery
Nature
and more
To Be Successful In This Role You Will Need:
A positive outlook and ability to energize those around you
Great communication skills with children and colleagues
A focus on safety and mental wellbeing for the campers
You will need to be a team player
A passion for teaching
You will need Initiative, problem solving skills and responsibility
To live and breathe the mission of ILC - Please take a moment to read our mission statement to understand how we operate.
What The Role Involves:
Day to day, our counselors are responsible for the following key tasks -
Teach your specialty activity for 5 periods each day
Live in a bunk with 6-12 campers and co counselor
Check in on and support the wellbeing of your campers
Inspire and empower all campers to be the best version of themselves
Supervise and mentor campers during meals, downtime and bunk activities.
Engage and participate in daily group evening activities and camp events ie bring the fun!
What We Will Provide:
Independent Lake Camp will provide you with a summer of exponential professional growth, irreplaceable friendships, lifelong memories, and untold fun within the beauty of our natural setting. Our staff are the most important aspect of running a quality camp. We offer plenty of time off, one period every day and 4 nights per week. You will also receive one day off per week, not including the first and last week of your contract. This is a live in position which includes lodging and food.
For more information check out our website and watch our Video.
You can also explore our: Vimeo, Facebook, Soundcloud, Instagram and Youtube accounts
Position Dates: June 15th, 2024- August 19th, 2024. Pre and Post camp work available on request.
Apply online at https://www.independentlake.com/staff/