Current Job dates:
Currently recruiting for the season that runs from June 17th, 2025 to August 10th, 2025.
- At least three years of overnight camp experience in a camper-facing role
- Ability to relate to campers ranging from 6-16
- Ability to supervise staff and manage schedules
- Ability to relate to one’s peer group
- Ability to speak with and communicate effectively with parents
- Ability to accept guidance and supervision
- Good character, integrity and ability to adapt to camp setting
- Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control
- BS or BA in Education a plus
Head of Canoe and Trips
Raquette Lake Activity Heads have a passion for particular sports, and in this case canoeing, kayaking and spending time on the water. Our Head of Canoe should want to see kids develop a love of the activity through playing and exploring, and as such will be challenged to make the activity fun. Responsibilities would be to organize and structure several periods a day of activity for age groups ranging from 7-15 years old. You would provide instruction, play with them, motivate the lazy and challenge the committed. You would have a staff of skilled counselors to assist you. You would also be an integral member of the camp senior staff, participating in all aspects of camp life. These positions come with appropriate compensation, all expenses covered, private or semi-private housing, and time off.
Contact us directly, fill out an application, and let's get you on the team for this summer.
Basketball Counselor (Boys and Girls)
WHO ARE YOU: A basketball junkie who is prepared to share your love of the game with our kids. You should have playing experience at the HS or Collegiate level, and coaching experience would be a plus. You want to see kids develop a passion for basketball through playing as compared to spending session after session doing drills. Someone who wants to join a fun group of people committed to making the summer camp experience outstanding for the kids, the staff and the adults.
A counselor position, you will live with kids in the bunk along with 2 other counselors where you will be fully engaged and participating in all of camp life.
Contact us directly, fill out an application, and let's get you on the team for this summer.
Baseball Counselor
WHO ARE YOU: A baseball junkie who is prepared to share your love of the game with our kids. You should have playing experience at the HS or Collegiate level, and coaching experience would be a plus. You want to see kids develop a passion for baseball through playing as compared to spending session after session doing drills. Someone who wants to join a fun group of people committed to making the summer camp experience outstanding for the kids, the staff and the adults.
A counselor position, you will live with kids in the bunk along with 2 other counselors where you will be fully engaged and participating in all of camp life.
Contact us directly, fill out an application, and let's get you on the team for this summer.
Group Leader
Group Leaders must be prepared to be the best big brothers and big sisters they can be. Reporting directly to and working closely with the Camp Director, our Group Leaders are the backbone of the camp, overseeing the counselor staff and directly engaged with the day-to-day life of the campers.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY
To supervise approximately 30-40 campers and 20 counselors through day-to-day camp life
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Contact us directly, fill out an application, and let's get you on the team for this summer.
Head of Dance
Are you a dancer who loves choreography? Who wants to help girls learn and develop an appreciation for dance? Who has a couple of years of experience teaching dance to children? Well, we have a spot for you. Contact us directly, fill out an application, and let's get you on the team for this summer.
Girls Camp Staff
We have Girls Camp positions available for people who are interested in being general counselors, sports coaches, and waterfront opportunities. Contact us directly, fill out an application, and let's get you on the team for this summer.
Boys Camp Staff
We have Boys Camp positions available for people who are interested in being general counselors, sports coaches, ropes staff and waterfront opportunities. Contact us directly, fill out an application, and let's get you on the team for this summer.
How to Apply
Is this the summer you’re looking for? If so, we encourage you to apply; you might be just what we’re looking for. We need your help to give our campers the best summer of their lives.
Look at our photos, watch our videos, and be sure to visit our website to see if Raquette Lake Camps is right for you.
If you have any questions, You can email us or call us in our winter office at 800.786.8373 / 914.764.1500, or in our summer office at 315.354.4382.
Contact Info
- David Rafferty
- david@raquettelake.com
- (914) 764-1500
- www.raquettelake.com
