Details

Posted: 09-Dec-24

Location: Peru, Massachusetts

Type: Seasonal

Salary: $2400-2600

Categories:

Coaching

Sector:

Outdoor Recreation/Experiential Education

Preferred Education:

Some College

Additional Information:

20 openings available. Come spend the Summer of a Lifetime in The Berkshires! 6/16/2025 - 8/10/2025

Camp Danbee is currently hiring passionate, skilled individuals to be great role models for our campers! Our camp counselors spend their summers in various roles at camp, instructing our campers in athletics, waterfront, outdoor adventure, creative arts, and more!

The Role: You will serve a dual role as a counselor at Camp Danbee. Those roles include being a cabin counselor and activity instructor in your skilled activity area. As a cabin counselor, you and one to three other co-counselors will live in a cabin with 10-12 campers you supervise for the summer. As an activity instructor, you will help prepare and lead instructional lessons for all levels in your dedicated activity area.

Working at camp is an opportunity to develop skills that can be used in a career outside of camp. You will enhance your leadership, collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills. Camp Danbee has a large leadership team to learn from, from multiple college Head Coaches to experienced professionals across the education, outdoor recreation, and sports industries.

We will work with your college/university to earn paid internship credits.

The Perks: Salary starts at $2400 for a Freshman in college and increases from there

Travel allowance in addition to salary

Room, board, and staff t-shirts

Internship credit*

Experience The Berkshires, meet people from all over the US and the world, and have the summer of a lifetime!

*Some educational institutions require prior approval before the start of an internship. It is the responsibility of the student to check with their institution to be sure they meet any requirements before they accept a position.

Experience working with children or adolescents Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to collaborate effectively with co-counselors and program staff Passion for teaching and mentoring Knowledge and expertise in the dedicated program area

Create a Job Alert for Similar Jobs About Camp Danbee Camp Danbee is more than a camp—it’s a summer home for girls ages 7-15 in the beautiful Berkshires. Since 1950, we’ve been blending tradition with empowerment, creating a place where girls build confidence, make lifelong friends, and create unforgettable memories. As a Danbee counselor, you’re part of a team dedicated to guiding campers through every new experience, from lake swims and sports to art projects and campfire nights. You’ll inspire resilience, teamwork, and laughter in a safe, inclusive community that feels like family. If you’re ready to bring your energy and passion to a summer that truly makes a difference, Camp Danbee might be the perfect place for you. Connections working at Camp Danbee https://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs/20877760/athletics-instructor-and-camp-counselor Return to Search Results