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Find Your Summer Camp Job
Use this page to explore 2026-27 Summer Camp Jobs and opportunities by state. Discover camps that may be hiring or accepting applications for counselors, staff, activity specialists, leadership candidates, CITs, LITs, and related summer opportunities. Start with a state, then look for camps that match your interests, skills, experience, preferred setting, and the kind of summer you hope to have.
Explore the Possibilities of Summer Camp Work
Summer Camp Jobs can include much more than traditional counselor positions. Camps may look for activity staff, specialists, instructors, waterfront staff, outdoor leaders, arts and music staff, technology and science instructors, sports staff, support staff, leadership candidates, and other people who can bring useful skills, interests, and experience to a summer program.
College students and recent graduates may also find opportunities that connect directly with what they are studying. Science, technology, engineering, art, music, theater, education, social work, business, communications, sports, and many other academic or professional interests can be useful at specialty camps. Some programs are also held on major college and university campuses, giving staff the opportunity to experience a different campus environment while gaining practical work experience.
As you explore our Summer Camp Jobs state pages, think about the kind of camp, responsibilities, setting, age group, activity area, and summer experience that might be the best fit. Useful terms and ideas to look for may include:
- Camp counselor, cabin counselor, and general staff opportunities
- Science, STEM, technology, coding, robotics, and engineering programs
- Music, theater, dance, art, filmmaking, and creative programs
- Sports, swimming, waterfront, fitness, and coaching opportunities
- Outdoor adventure, hiking, climbing, paddling, and wilderness programs
- Day camps, overnight camps, college-campus programs, and specialty camps
- Leadership, program staff, support staff, and activity specialist opportunities
- CIT, LIT, junior counselor, and other leadership-training programs
Remember: CIT, LIT, junior counselor, and similar leadership programs are not necessarily paid employment. Camps vary in age requirements, responsibilities, training, tuition or fees, stipends, compensation, and whether participation is considered employment, so always review the camp's current information carefully.
How to Search Our Summer Camp Jobs Pages
- Choose a state from the list below to explore camps with 2026-27 job, staff, leadership, CIT/LIT, and related opportunity information.
- On any state page, use your browser's built-in find feature — Command-F on a Mac or Control-F on a PC — to search for words that match your interests or experience. Examples might include counselor, science, technology, music, theater, sports, waterfront, leadership, CIT, or another specialty.
- Look beyond the job title. A camp may be seeking counselors, instructors, activity specialists, support staff, leadership candidates, or applicants with particular skills rather than advertising one specific position.
- Compare several camps and settings. Opportunities may be available at traditional overnight camps, day camps, college and university programs, city-based camps, specialty camps, and other summer programs.
- When you find a camp that interests you, use the contact information and links in its listing to visit the camp directly and confirm current openings, application dates, qualifications, compensation, age requirements, and other details.
CIT, LIT, junior counselor, and similar leadership programs are not necessarily paid employment. Requirements, responsibilities, training, costs, stipends, and compensation can vary considerably, so review each camp's current information carefully.
Want more help preparing before you apply? Visit our Guide to Finding the Best Summer Camp Jobs for information about what camps may look for in staff, strengthening an application, researching camps, preparing for interviews, and deciding whether a particular opportunity is the right fit.
Good luck exploring 2026-27 Summer Camp Jobs and finding the camp experience that fits you best!
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