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WHY WORK AT CAMP WAUKEELA?
Working at Camp Waukeela isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to grow, make lasting memories, and have a real impact.
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Lead and Grow with real mentorship and team-building experience.
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Create Unforgettable Memories with an amazing group of campers and staff.
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Get Certified with training in CPR, lifeguarding, and more.
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Join a Passionate Crew dedicated to fun, growth, and creating something truly special.
Working at Waukeela means joining a community of people, highly motivated to create a safe environment for the development of young people.
You will be joining a team of very caring, loving and hardworking people.
Here are a few important points to consider:
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For the summer of 2025, you must be available from at least the 8th of June until the 15th of August. These dates will not necessarily be your specific contract dates but just a vague idea of our calendar.
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You will get to experience life in a more simple way. You will be working and living in a very rustic place. Our cabins are simple structures made of wood. Our bathrooms are communal. We offer wifi but you will not be allowed to have your phone on you while you work.
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While these job descriptions try to be as thorough as possible, they do not represent all the work that your job will entail. We work as a community in which we all help each other out.
"If you are someone who is interested in joining our lovely little community, I one hundred percent recommend it. It is the best job I’ve ever had. It is the best place that I’ve ever been."
MEET CLAIRE
Life as a Counselor: Stories from Our Team
Get an inside look at the rewarding and transformative experience of being a counselor at Waukeela, from those who know it best.
MEET PAIGE
SENIOR STAFF
Joining the Senior Staff team is an opportunity to take on a high level of responsibility and leadership. This tight-knit group plays a key role in guiding the camp through the dynamic challenges and surprises that each summer brings. While Graham and Gill are the final decision-makers, the Senior Staff operates collaboratively, working together to craft creative solutions to any obstacles we encounter. Few organizations offer young people the kind of leadership and management experience that Waukeela does. As a Senior Staff member, you'll develop valuable skills in leadership, teamwork, communication, resourcefulness, creativity, and problem-solving—abilities that will serve you well in any future management role, across a wide range of fields.
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Majo Orozco
Life at Waukeela: Support Staff Stories
Hear from our dedicated team member, Areli, who keeps Waukeela running smoothly and makes the magic happen every day.
COUNSELORS
Being a camp counselor provides a safe environment for developing a wide range of essential skills. Leadership is honed as counselors guide and mentor younger campers, taking charge of activities and group dynamics. Independence grows as you manage their own responsibilities and time, often away from home for the first time. The role demands a high level of responsibility and reliability, as counselors are entrusted with the safety and well-being of the campers. Meeting the high standards we set fosters a strong work ethic and attention to detail. Self-awareness and self-confidence are built through constant self-evaluation and the need to act decisively in various situations.
And finally, counselors become experts at problem-solving, finding creative solutions to everyday challenges and emergencies alike. This unique combination of skills equips staff not only for future employment but also for navigating adult life with confidence and competence.
*all Department Head positions require at least one year of experience in the department
SUPPORT STAFF
At Waukeela, our support staff are the unsung heroes who make everything possible. From the kitchen to housekeeping, maintenance to social media, these roles are crucial in ensuring the camp runs effortlessly. Whether you're preparing nourishing meals, ensuring our facilities are safe and welcoming, or helping us share our story with the world, you'll be an essential part of the team that makes everything run smoothly, creating a space where campers can thrive, and the magic of Waukeela can come to life. Join us and enjoy the benefits of working in a fun, rewarding environment where your contributions truly matter.
FAQS
Staff arrives between June 1st-13th and departs August 13th-15th. Depending on your position you will have different dates, but these are a general idea.
All staff works 6 days a week and has one day off. Every day, you will get 1 hour off as well as most evenings. Days are long and tiring, and are also filled with magical, fun, and crazy moments that will make you feel connected with nature, other people and yourself! If you are a counselor, you will be teaching 5 hours a day and supervising kids in different areas for the rest. If you are a part of our support staff crew you will be working in your area throughout the day doing different projects and with time off assigned by your area heads who will work with you.
After you fill out the application, our Senior Staff team will review it and reach back out to you to set up an interview. If you are successful in the process, we will offer you a position!
Waukeela is set in one of the most beautiful locations in the world (at least we think so). Next to Crystal lake and near New Hampshire’s White Mountains we are in a really special little corner. Camp is rustic, our cabins are simple wooden structures covered in signatures going back to the 1950s. All our meals are eaten as an entire community in our dinning hall where singing and dancing are abundant. We pride ourselves in creating a culture of love and acceptance and we embrace everyone for who they are. Camp is a place where kids are free to express themselves and where we all work together to create unforgettable summers for everyone!
We offer pick ups from Boston Logan Airport, as well as from the North Conway and Conway bus stops at specific times. You can also drive to camp. You can keep your car in our parking lot throughout the summer, or you can get dropped off and picked up on your arrival and departure dates.
As we said before, camp is very rustic and all about connecting with nature, with others and with yourself. We strive to be a completely accepting and encouraging community and we work really hard to help kids and young people develop into loving, caring, confident, compassionate and empowered versions of themselves. If this sounds like the type of work you want to do then no matter who you are, Waukeela is the right place for you!
In the weeks before camp starts there will be different role specific trainings where you will learn all about the job you will be doing. On June 13th, all staff will gather for 8 days of what we call Staff Education Week. During this week, we hold workshops, courses and games that prepare us for the summer ahead.
Campers are between 7 and 17 years old.
There are around 70 staff members and around 120 campers per session. By the end of the summer, you will know everyone’s name at least!
Everyone at camp lives in cabins. If you are a counselor, you will be in one with 4-6 kids and if you are support staff, you will be in one with other staff members.
Yes, and no. All electronic devices must be kept in the staff room throughout the day while camp is in session. In the staff room there is wifi and during your free time you are free to connect!