Confidence, Competence & Community!
Camp Wicosuta's philosophy is based on providing the "3 C's": Confidence, Competence & Community.
On Newfound Lake in Hebron, New Hampshire. Surrounded by the White Mountains. 45 minutes from Hanover about 2 hours from Boston.
About Camp Wicosuta
CAMP WICOSUTA...Celebrating 105 years in 2025!
A traditional four-week sleepaway camp for girls in New Hampshire that offers two sessions.
Our goal is for every camper to walk away feeling confident in herself, and competent in her abilities in any number of areas. We teach these skills in a physically and emotionally safe community in which our campers are challenged to move past their self-set limits.
Our counselors are the main reason campers return to Wicosuta each summer and their energy, enthusiasm, support, and teamwork creates an atmosphere in which our campers learn, grow, and achieve.
Work with people from all over the world in a residential setting.
Season Dates:
June 6 - August 16
Head Counselors and Activity Heads
June 11 - August 16
Pool, Waterfront, Horseback, Extreme Staff (ropes course, hiking, overnights)
June 16-August 16
Athletic, Dance & Fitness, Arts & Crafts, General Counselors, Theater, Cooking, Gymnastics &Tennis
We have post-camp work opportunities through the end of August/first week in September.
COMPENSATION:
Along with a salary and travel stipend, all staff members are provided with free room and board while working at Wico (so no paying rent). Since we are a residential community you are not spending a lot of money while you are on site with us. Learn more about the benefits of working at Wicosuta by clicking here.
Salary Range: $2200-$3500 without travel stipend
Travel Stipend Range: $100-$550 for domestic staff
Certifications: Wicosuta pays for all certifications including lifeguarding, ropes certification, cpr/first aid
The Employee Experience
Check out our staff video! https://www.campwicosuta.com/staff/
Learn more about the benefits of working at Wicosuta: Wicosuta Staff Experience
Ideal Candidate
Our staff are:
1. self-motivated. 2. love working with children. 3. adaptable 4. team players 5. love to have fun.
Though each counselor is hired for his or her experience working with children and expertise in a specialty area, all Wicosuta counselors are part of one team that works and lives together.
Being a part of Wicosuta means being a part of something different-something bigger! Spend your summer impacting others for the better.
Room and Board
Along with a salary and travel stipend, all staff members are provided with free room and board while working at Wico (so no paying rent). Since we are a residential community you are not spending a lot of money while you are on site with us.
Salary Range: $2200-$3500 without travel stipend
Travel Stipend Range: $100-$550 for domestic staff
Certifications: Wicosuta pays for all certifications including lifeguarding, ropes certification, cpr/first aid
Most of our staff live in a cabin with kids. We do have some non-bunk staff including our leadership & male staff. We have private and semi-private housing options on site for these staff.
- We will feed you three meals a day (with lots of variety and snacks).
- Getting dressed is easy-we provide you with 8+ Staff shirts, and your laundry is done for you (washed, dried, folded) once a week.
- Laundry service 1x a week is provided free of charge
- Free Wifi on site
Employee Perks
Wicosuta offers a variety of opportunities for staff to enjoy themselves during their downtime!
- Opportunities for free transportation to and from town
- Staff lounge with wifi, television, games, lockers computers and phones
- Hot food and drinks available at night in the staff lounge
- Staff recreation like Zumba, tennis lessons, baking and fitness classes
- Being surrounded by 90 acres of wilderness to explore
- You will work alongside people from all over the world who will become lifelong friends. That means you will have a reason to visit (and free places to stay) different parts of the world when summer is over!
"I never thought I'd have as much fun as I did at camp. I was expecting a job and I found so much more. My campers mean so much to me and I'll never forget all the friends I made. Thank you so much for the opportunity to work at Wico!" -Female Arts & Crafts Counselor
Getting Here and Getting Around
We provide transportation to and from camp from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Manchester Regional Airport (MHT).
On days off (and certain evenings off) Wicosuta provides free transportation to nearby cities, local attractions etc.
We offer parking on-site if staff bring their cars.
For Fun
Explore cities, college towns or the outdoors on your time off! Some of the nearby, popular day off destinations include:
- Boston, MA
- Plymouth, NH
- Hanover, NH
- Burlington, VT
How to Apply
To fill out our initial application CLICK HERE!
Contact Info
- Carly
- carly@campwicosuta.com
- (800) 846-9426
- www.campwicosuta.com
