Work with Us

Join Our Mission To Change Lives Summer Camp Jobs Across the USA

Share The Joy of the Great Outdoors

From the very beginning, our vision has been to build the world’s best place to work. The summer camp business is a people-first business, and we’re deeply committed to our team’s growth and wellbeing. We bring passion, integrity, and joy in everything we do, and invite you to join a dynamic team that delivers excellence.

Within Canyonlands, you’ll find a variety of rewarding full-time or seasonal career options, where you can enjoy nature and make a lasting impact on the next generation. This isn’t just a job, it’s a mission-driven career where you’ll be supported and inspired every day.

Iain McClements, Camp Director at Camp Twin Creeks in West Virginia, smiles wearing a backwards baseball cap as he talks to campers

professional development

Grow With Us

We continually invest in the professional development of both full-time and seasonal staff, including extensive training, meaningful opportunities for growth, operational excellence, and a culture of joy.

Certifications and Professional Development

All staff complete pre-season, in-person, and on-the-job training focused on safety, programming, camper care, and leadership. We provide stipends to pursue additional professional certifications and development opportunities for year round teammates.

To ensure the highest level of safety standards, functional leaders hold a range of applicable certifications including:

Our Commitment to Continuous Improvement

To strengthen our community and support the team, we hold two annual offsite meetings to focus on improving the strategy, vision, planning, and execution for the upcoming season. We also facilitate monthly or quarterly development sessions to continuously strengthen skills.

So whether you’re leading a hike, managing camp programs, or working behind the scenes, you’ll have access to ongoing mentorship, training, certifications, and other resources to help you develop and thrive. We don’t want you to just work here – we want you to grow here.

Open Year-Round Positions

Join our team of 20+ professionals who work all year round to create the next summer’s magic. If you’re interested in a meaningful career in youth development, check out our open jobs and help build a world-class company and shape the future of summer camp youth development.

Position: Office Administrator
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
Location: Hybrid (Remote from September to late April/early May; on-site in West Virginia from late April/early May – August)

The Office Administrator is responsible for managing and coordinating the administrative needs of Canyonlands Camps entities. This role requires strong planning and organizational skills to ensure smooth operations throughout the year. The role reports directly to the Canyonlands Accounting Team.

Open Seasonal Positions

We offer over 550 summer job opportunities across our programs, each designed to help you build valuable leadership skills through ongoing training and support. Explore our wide range of open positions and be part of something meaningful this summer.

This could be the best summer job you’ve ever had.

Alpenguides are leaders and educators with a wide range of experience in the outdoors, a love of the wilderness, and a passion for creating safe and fun ways to share it all!

Alpengirl begins hiring for the next season in November. Visit the Alpengirl Website for more information about this hiring season.

Camp Hidden Meadows is accepting applications for all 2026 seasonal camp positions – Cabin Counselors, Activity Instructors, Junior Counselors, and Support Staff.

Complete an online Staff Application today to take the first step toward a summer at Camp Hidden Meadows!

Camp Runoia begins accepting applications for all 2026 seasonal camp positions on November 1, 2025 – Open positions will range from Cabin Counselors, Activity Instructors, Junior Counselors, and Support Staff.

Visit the Camp Runoia website for open Seasonal Summer Camp Jobs in Belgrade, Maine.

Camp Jeanne D’Arc is accepting applications for 2026 seasonal camp positions – Junior Counselors (Ages 17-19), Counselors (Ages 18+), and Directors (Ages 21+). 

Visit the Camp Jeanne D’arc Website for more information about camp staff roles and responsibilities.

Camp Twin Creeks is accepting applications for 2026 seasonal camp positions – Junior Counselors (Ages 17-19), Counselors (Ages 18+), and Directors (Ages 21+). 

Visit the Camp Twin Creeks website for more information about camp staff roles and responsibilities.

Oasis Day Camps has seasonal roles available across our three locations:

Central Park –
Upper West Side

Central Park,
New York, New York

Dobbs Ferry
Mercy University Campus
Dobbs Ferry, New York

LIU-Post
Long Island University – Post Campus
Greenvale, New York

Follow the links below to learn more about available summer jobs at each location.