Mentor and inspire girls to be confident and true leaders in beautiful Vermont
Camp Lochearn for Girls is an all-girls, residential summer camp located between the White Mountains and the Green Mountains in Post Mills, Vermont. Our counselors and campers come from all over the world to enjoy the beauty of Vermont. Lochearn is one of the most well-respected all-girls camps in the country and has been on Lake Fairlee for over 100 years.
Located in the White Mountains in Post Mills, Vermont, about 20 minutes from Dartmouth College, 3 hours from Boston and about 5 hours from New York City. Our 50 acres of pristine camp property is right on the shores of beautiful Lake Fairlee, and many of our cabins and facilities are right along the waterfront as well.
About Camp Lochearn for Girls
Our camp runs two sessions that each last four weeks and our staff spend about ten weeks total on beautiful Lake Fairlee. Our activities include, but are not limited to, land sports, such as lacrosse, tennis, and horseback riding; water sports, such as waterskiing, canoeing, and paddleboarding; a high ropes alpine tower; arts and crafts of all kinds; and hikes through the mountains of Vermont and New Hampshire. Camp Lochearn has been in operation on Lake Fairlee for over 100 summers and is rich with traditions new and old.
The Employee Experience
Working at Camp Lochearn is an experience, unlike any other job. Staff will meet and work with people from all over the United States and all over the world. We live by our camp motto and foster a community of kindness for our campers. Our staff members not only have a passion for working with children and for working at camp but are also mentors who help to shape young girls' lives over the course of four weeks. The skills, friendships, and work experience you will gain at Camp Lochearn is unmatched by any typical summer job and is an experience that lasts a lifetime.
Ideal Candidate
Our staff members are well-rounded, diverse, and passionate individuals. We are seeking college-age or older individuals who love working with kids, have solid communication skills, and want to spend their summer at camp. We pride ourselves on providing a camp program focused on skill development, inclusion, and personal growth, and we look for staff who are interested in facilitating that experience for campers.
Room and Board
Room and board is included for the summer. Cabin staff live with between 4 - 8 campers, and co-cabin staff and non-cabin staff live in cabins with 1 - 4 other staff members. Bathrooms are community-style bathrooms located centrally in camp.
Employee Perks
Over the course of the summer, staff will have two 30-hour periods off each session, and days off before camp starts and between sessions. We have van shuttles that take staff members to and from the nearby towns, where they can shop, go out to dinner, or catch a bus to nearby Burlington, VT, or Boston. On staff days off, we provide a ski boat and boat driver for them to enjoy skiing and wakeboarding, as well as open our other facilities up for them to use in their free time.
Getting Here and Getting Around
The most highly recommended way to get to Camp Lochearn is by flying into Boston Logan International Airport and taking the Dartmouth Coach to Hanover, New Hampshire. From Hanover, we pick up staff members and are about 25 minutes away in Post Mills, VT. We also have areas at camp for staff to park personal vehicles if you choose to drive. We provide van shuttles to and from town on days off for staff that do not have personal transportation at camp.
For Fun
Camp Lochearn is located near the border between Vermont and New Hampshire. Surrounding the area in the White Mountains are various hiking trails, mountain hikes, and east coast beaches in Maine and New Hampshire. We are located a few hours from Montreal, Canada, as well as Lake Champlain and Burlington, Vermont. In the nearby towns and cities, there is shopping, dining, and other activities for staff to do on time off. Camp Lochearn is about three hours from Boston and about five hours from New York.
How to Apply
To apply, please email: work@camplochearn.com and submit an application by clicking the APPLY HERE button.
Contact Info
- Erin Dow
- work@camplochearn.com
- (802) 333-4211
- www.camplochearn.com
