Summer Camp Counselor - Camps Kenwood & Evergreen

General Camp Counselor Location: Camps Kenwood and Evergreen (K&E) in Wilmot, NH Dates: June 14 - August 8, 2026 Starting Salary: $2,800+ $150 travel allowance Time Off: 2-3 hours per day and 1 day per week Perks: We provide housing, meals, and snacks for the whole summer! Laundry is on-site, bathrooms are inside cabins, and our lake is private. We are so excited you found this opportunity at Camps K&E! We believe it’s never too late to go to sleep-away camp, and that there’s no job more fun or fulfilling than caring for and mentoring kids in a beautiful, natural setting. At K&E, you’ll spend your days outside leading, laughing, creating, and being part of a supportive community you won’t experience anywhere else. Camp is hard work: high-energy, long hours, but deeply rewarding. We’re looking for people who like a challenge and are passionate about making a difference. We truly believe this isn’t just a summer job. It’s a chance to grow, unplug, make lifelong friends, and develop durable, real-world skills. We can’t wait to meet you! What You’ll Do: Set the tone. Build and maintain a warm, supportive bunk environment alongside one or two co-counselors for your 6-8 campers. Spend quality time with each camper throughout the day: eat meals together and create meaningful routines and rituals. Make camp safe. Monitor your campers’ physical, mental, and social-emotional health through consistent, active supervision and regular check-ins. Step in early when something feels off and provide first aid when needed. Be a role model. Show your campers how to be a good listener, teammate, and friend. Model how to take healthy risks, try new things, reach out to others, and own your actions. Bring the energy, but read the room. Get hype for all-camp performances and competitions: dress up, blast music, cheer for your kids, and make magic. But also, know when to slow things down, hold space, or just hang out. Take initiative. At K&E, we love the phrase: “How can I help?” As a General Counselor, you might help Specialists run activities or lead one yourself. Ask questions, share ideas, and advocate for your campers. Think your kids would love a 45-minute karate lesson after lunch? Send it! Shape camp’s future. Attend weekly staff meetings to celebrate wins, share feedback, and brainstorm how to make each day better for campers and staff alike. Bonus: We love getting our staff certified in lifeguarding and high ropes (mostly belaying from the ground). If you’re interested, we can train you at camp for free – you’d just arrive at staff training a few days earlier. Additionally, if you’d rather get lifeguard certified at your local pool, we can cover the cost of the course! About K&E: We are a traditional, long-session brother-sister overnight camp situated beside the gorgeous Eagle Pond. We’re two hours from Boston, but our campers (ages 7-15) and staff come from all over the world. Campers and staff also embark on trips to local attractions, mountains, and beaches throughout the summer. Job Types: Full-time, Temporary Pay: $2,800.00 per year Benefits: Relocation assistance Work Location: In person