Cabin and Activity Counselor

Seeds of Peace Camp; Windham (ME); On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salaries starting at $2600

Professional development support

Free lifeguarding course

Job summary

A traditional summer camp is seeking counselors for the upcoming summer season. As a cabin counselor or activity instructor, you will support and engage campers aged 6-15 in various activities. Ideal candidates are young women over 18 who have a genuine passion for working with children and being part of a collaborative team. This role includes living in cabins, leading activities, and fostering an inclusive environment. The position starts at $2600, with additional bonuses for lifeguard certifications.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be 18 years or older.
• No previous teaching experience needed.
• Candidates should enjoy outdoor activities and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Live in cabins with campers during the camp session.
• Assist or direct activities such as swimming, sailing, and more.
• Support campers in creating a positive environment.

Skills

Love for working with children

Team collaboration

Role modeling

Job description

Located on beautiful Sebago Lake, Wohelo is one of New England's oldest girls' traditional summer camps. Family owned and run since 1907, the staff at Wohelo are dedicated to creating a fun and nurturing learning environment. Currently seeking women 18 and over to spend eight weeks living in cabins with campers and assisting or directing activities such as swimming, sailing, canoeing, waterskiing, tennis, crafts, drama, dance, archery, and nature/ecology. Campers range in age from 6-15. Counselor group consists of around 30 women from the US and overseas. Average age is 19-20 years old. No previous teaching experience needed but a genuine love of working with children is required.

Current staffing needs for the summer of 2026 - General activity and cabin counselors, swim instructors, tennis instructors. Please refer to our staff opportunities page for specific information about camp counseling at Wohelo Staff Page.

Dates for 2026 are ~ June 16th August 14th, which includes staff training and a staff lobster dinner at the end of the camp session. Salaries start at $2600 for a college freshman, bonus for lifeguards, WSI, and possible other certifications. We support professional development before the season begins. We also offer a free lifeguarding course.

18+ years old

Young women need to be great role models for our campers and genuinely love being part of a team that works together to create an environment where campers are encouraged to be their best selves.