Internship - Activity Instructor/Counselor

With over 240 hours of hands on teaching experience (curriculum planning, classroom management, hands on lessons) acquired over the summer, this position is also offered as a paid internship. Below is the job description for our activity instructors and cabin counselors. We have the unique ability to custom tailor an internship to your needs for school - if you are intrigued, let's chat more on how to make that happen! 

Camp Counselor

Camp Counselor – Camp Timberlake for Boys

Camp Timberlake for Boys is a Christian summer camp in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Marion, North Carolina, for boys ages 6–16. For over 60 years, Timberlake has been a place where boys grow through adventure, friendship, and faith. Campers come to have fun, and we believe the happiest environment is one where the love of God is demonstrated by the staff and felt by all.

What makes Timberlake so special? We think it comes down to the details — and to building a community where boys grow through friends and adventure. We are a traditional, family-run, Christian camp. That means we offer a wide range of activities, operate as a close-knit community, and hire staff who live out their faith in a winsome, grace-filled way. Timberlake is not a church camp or a sports camp, and we love welcoming campers from many different backgrounds. We also carefully balance competition and cooperation through our unique tribal system and both in-camp and out-of-camp adventures.

Counselors at Timberlake stand in positions of Christian leadership. Each must demonstrate a serious Christian commitment, a high view of scripture, and a clear understanding of grace. Our best counselors are joyful, servant-hearted, and able to care well for boys from diverse backgrounds.

Job Responsibilities

• Live in a cabin with campers and 2–3 other staff members, with a counselor’s section for rest and privacy.
• Lead or assist in a camp activity that matches your skills and passions, teaching at least four hours per day.
• Mentor and invest in your campers, modeling servant leadership and building deep, lasting relationships.
• Contribute to daily camp life, evening tribal games, and special events with energy and enthusiasm.

Compensation & Dates

• Staff arrive May 26, 2026 and depart August 7, 2026.
• Paid position includes lodging, meals, laundry, and weekly time off (1 day + 1 evening).
• Summer salaries begin at $2,800, with increases based on skill, role, and certifications.
• Counselors gain 240+ hours of hands-on teaching experience, making this role eligible as a paid internship.

Contact

For more information on positions this summer, contact:

Winston Horn

Assistant Director, Camp Timberlake for Boys

📧 winston@camptimberlake.com

📞 (662) 313-8547