Summer Camp Counselor
About Camp Augusta:
Camp Augusta is a nonprofit residential summer camp in northern California that offers a truly unique summer camp experience for campers and staff alike. We are focused on counseling skills, creativity, excellent programming, and camper choice - see more about the vision of our camp here.
Living and working for Camp Augusta for a summer can be a great opportunity for anyone who wants to work with children in the future or those who are currently studying education, psychology, sociology, outdoor recreation, or environmental education. We are also happy to co-design an internship (for credit) based on the skills and development you seek.
In addition to a summer salary of $4,000, staff also have all of their housing, utilities, and food provided for during their entire stay, as well as receiving other perks and benefits!
About Being a Counselor:
Discover the wish, wonder, and surprise of living with and supporting five campers in a cabin in the woods for the summer. Learn more than you ever thought you could about relating to children in a manner that empowers their growth and independence. Counselors will also serve as activity instructors and take the lead on maintenance for a few activity areas upon gaining experience. All counselors teach activities, but you tell us which ones you’re most passionate about — there are over 150 choices, plus your creative additions. See our ACTIVITIES page to get a taste of what we have to offer!
We can teach you the activities that most spark your excitement and creativity. And you can teach us if there are new activities that you would like to create here! Counselors are the heartbeat of camp. Most counselors spend a session or two outside of the cabin as well, contributing to programming or other areas of interest.