Employment Opportunities

High Meadows Camp staff is made up of mainly college students, teachers, and other professionals. Many campers return to High Meadows as staff members after completing our Counselor-in-Training program. New staff members usually work as group counselors alongside veteran High Meadows counselors, or, depending on certification and experience, may work as instructors in a specific activity area. Starting pay for college students is $500 per week, increasing with experience and responsibility. Bonuses are paid to staff members who ride pick-up and drop-off buses as counselors. Discounts may be available to staff members whose children attend camp.

New staff members are expected to work the entire summer, but we may also consider applicants whose schedules only permit them to work one or two sessions.

Staff members are required to be at camp daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Some positions require occasional evening or overnight hours.

If you are interested in employment, please follow the links to the application and reference forms below. After receiving your application and references, we will contact you to set up an interview. We look forward to learning more about you and the possibility of having you join the High Meadows family!

High Meadows Camp does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, veteran status, gender identity, age, or sexual orientation in employment, admission of campers, or in providing its services in any manner.

Employment Information and Links

In 2025, we will be offering three 3-week sessions of camp. Dates of employment are May 27  – August 1, Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. If you are interested in working at camp, please follow the link to the online application.

Apply Online

Hiring for Summer 2025 will begin in February.

Click here to apply online: https://form.jotform.com/242536173545963

Reference Form Instructions

Send the reference form link to four people you feel are personally qualified to comment on your character, ability, and work habits. Ideal candidates include past employers and teachers. You may also use adult acquaintances who know you well personally. Please have these forms returned to High Meadows as soon as possible. Upon receipt of these references, we will continue to consider your application and contact you with further information.

Share this link with your references: https://form.jotform.com/243365765177972

 

Descriptions of Jobs Available

Group Counselor (for campers entering Kindergarten – 4th grade)

Qualifications:

• Minimum age of 18 years (unless graduated from CIT program).
• Experience and desire to work with children with emphasis on environmental respect.
• At least one year experience as a camper, Jr. Counselor, or Counselor.
• Experience in group leadership.
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability; prudence in judgement.
• Understanding and application of principles of positive discipline.
• Appreciation of diversity and principles of equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.

A group Counselor is responsible for the direct supervision and instruction of a group of approximately 12 to 18 campers, planning daily activities, and actively participating in and encouraging a rewarding camp experience.

A Counselor must possess the ability to communicate and work with campers, to observe camp behavior, assess appropriateness, enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures, and to apply appropriate behavior-management techniques. He/she must have the visual, auditory, and ambulatory ability to respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activities.

 

Program Specialist (for campers entering Kindergarten – 4th grade)

Specialists include instructors in the following activities: Archery, Arts and Crafts, Nature, Pony Rides, STEM Activities, Traditional Games and Skills, and Woodworking.

Qualifications:

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Certification, training, and/or experience in the appropriate activity.
• Knowledge of history and application of skill.
• At least two seasons of camp, school. or related work experience.
• Experience teaching children or in a leadership position.
• Dedication to principles of environmental concern and respect for nature.
• Appreciation of diversity and principles of equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging.
• Genuine interest in children, knowledge of age appropriate activity, and experience in skill progression; flexibility in acceptance of diverse duties; responsibility in carrying out program.

Specialists make use of the facilities and natural environment of camp to present to campers various activities and skills that are engaging, interesting, fun, and foundational to their camp experience.  Daily classes are pre-scheduled so that each group has an opportunity to experience each Specialist area.

Specialist duties do not end with scheduled classes. It is their responsibility to encourage campers to take interest in and practice skills and must promote this by supplying aid and/or materials to counselors for use at times other than their scheduled period. Specialists aid program staff in the planning, set-up, and execution of all camp events. They are responsible for the care and maintenance of their specific work area and all materials that are entrusted to them.

 

Seniors Counselor (for campers entering 5th – 9th grades)

Qualifications:

• Minimum age of 21 years.
• Experience and desire to work with children with emphasis on environmental respect.
• At least one year experience as Camp Counselor, Teacher, or similar childcare position.
• Experience in group leadership.
• Experience in and ability to lead specific instructional activities.
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability; prudence in judgement.
• Understanding and application of principles of positive discipline.
• Appreciation of diversity and principles of equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.

A Seniors Counselor is responsible for the direct supervision and instruction of a group of approximately 12 to 18 campers, ages 10 – 15, including planning daily activities and actively participating in and encouraging a rewarding camp experience. Seniors Counselors co-lead activities including Arts & Crafts, Archery, Animal Care, Dance, Darkroom Photography, Medieval Life, Native American Lore, Nature, Performing Arts, Pioneering, Sports, Teambuilding, and Woodworking.

A Counselor must possess the ability to communicate and work with campers, to observe camp behavior, assess appropriateness, enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures, and to apply appropriate behavior-management techniques. He/she must have the visual, auditory, and ambulatory ability to respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activities.

 

Lifeguard and Swim Instructor

Qualifications:

• Minimum age of 16 years.
• Current acceptable Lifeguard Certification.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification
• Preferred WSI Certification.
• Prefer at least one season’s experience as a camper, junior counselor, counselor, teacher, or lifeguard.
• Dedication to principles of environmental concern and respect for nature.
• Appreciation of diversity and principles of equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment in-water practical skills test
• Desire to work with children with emphasis on water safety and recreation.

Lifeguards at High Meadows Summer Day Camp are responsible for the direct supervision and instruction of campers in our swimming pool and off-site swim locations. Lifeguards lead daily swim lessons for all campers (ages 5 – 15) and guard during free swim times. Lifeguards are responsible for maintaining a safe and clean pool environment.

Lifeguards must possess the ability to communicate and work with campers, to observe camper behavior, assess appropriateness, enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures, and to apply appropriate behavior-management techniques. They must have the visual, auditory, and ambulatory ability to respond to environmental and other hazards related to the pool activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Opening and closing the pool each day according to scheduled hours (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
• Monitoring and treating the pool regularly to maintain chemical balance
• Closely monitoring activities related to the pool area, identifying and responding to any safety issues
• Closely monitoring weather reports to make sure swimmers remain safe
• Regular demonstration of safety skills
• Accompanying campers and guarding at off-site swimming locations, as needed
• Occasional evening lifeguarding
• Maintaining in a clean and sanitary condition the pool and surrounding areas, including decks, bathrooms, showers, pumproom, and camper access and waiting areas.