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Summer Camp Counselor and Activity Leader

Independent Lake Camp
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Calling all adventurers, sports gurus, creators, coaches and performers - far and wide! Independent Lake Camp is on a mission to create the best summer ever for their campers and we need you on board!

If you’re looking for a role where you can share your skills, teach and mentor kids, be surrounded by a unique and diverse team of young adults, and live in a paradise of high-energy fun for the summer…. look no further.

About ILC:

Independent Lake Camp is a co-ed, non-traditional, sleep away camp located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. ILC is dedicated to celebrating diversity, promoting creativity and empowering individual growth through camper- chosen individualized scheduling. Independent Lake Camp attracts campers and counselors from all over the USA and internationally, catering to kids aged 6-17 and offering 2 to 8 week sessions. ILC is located 2.5 hours north of New York City and 2.5 hours from Philadelphia in the small town of Orson, PA.

What We’re Looking For:

We are looking for counselors with expertise in any of the following, with a passion to share their talents with our campers -

Circus
Gymnastics
Horseback Riding
Swimming
Sailing
Kayaking
Water-skiing/Wakeboarding
Boat-driving
Lifeguarding
Go-Karting
BMX
Skateboarding
Rollerblading
Music
Guitar
Bass
Drums
Music recording & amp; mixing
Cinematography
Video editing
Basketball
Soccer
Volleyball
Tennis
Pickleball
Golf
Yoga
Fitness
Theatre
Dance
Tech Theatre
Magic
Rocketry
Climbing Wall/High Ropes Course
Nature
Role Playing Games
Acapella Singing
Fine Arts
Ceramics
Photography 
Stained Glass
Archery 
Cooking

and more…!

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Need:

  • A positive outlook and ability to energize those around you
  • Great communication skills with children and colleagues
  • A focus on safety and mental well-being for the campers
  • You will need to be a team player
  • A passion for teaching/coaching/leading
  • You will need Initiative, problem solving skills and be responsible
  • To live and breathe the mission of ILC - Please take a moment to read our mission statement to understand how we operate.

What The Role Involves: 

Day to day, our counselors are responsible for the following key tasks -

  • Teach your specialty activity for 5 periods each day
  • Live in a bunk with 6-12 campers and co counselors
  • Support social and emotional wellbeing of your campers
  • Inspire and empower all campers to be the best version of themselves
  • Supervise and mentor campers during meals, downtime and bunk activities. 
  • Engage and participate in daily group evening activities and camp events ie: bring the fun

What We Will Provide:

Independent Lake Camp will provide you with a summer of exponential professional growth, irreplaceable friendships, lifelong memories, and untold fun within the beauty of our natural mountainous setting. Our staff are the most important aspect of running a quality camp. We offer plenty of time off, one period every day and 4 nights per week. You will also receive one day off per week, not including the first and last week of your contract. This is a live-in position, which includes lodging and food.

For more information check out our website at www.independentlake.com and watch our Video. 

Explore our socials - Vimeo, Facebook, Soundcloud, Instagram and Youtube accounts.

Position Dates: 

June 13th, 2026 - August 1st OR August 17th, 2026, depending on your availability.

Pre and Post camp work available upon request.

Apply online at www.independentlake.com/staff/