Summer Camp Jobs / Camp Counselor & Trips Staff
Dates of Employment for Summer 2027
- ALL STAFF Training Dates: Sunday, June 13 - Saturday, June 19
- Children’s Camp Dates: Sunday, June 20 - Saturday, August 14
Additional Training Dates based on position:
- Trips Staff Training Dates: Monday, June 7 - Saturday, June 12 (arrivals Sunday, June 6)
- Lifeguard Training: Thursday, June 10 - Saturday, June 6 (arrivals Wednesday, June 9)
- Ropes Course Training: Thursday, June 10 - Saturday, June 6 (arrivals Wednesday, June 9)
Salary Information for all Counselors & Trips Staff
- SALARY: $720/week (plus $500 Satisfactory Completion Bonus for 8 weeks of Camp and 1 Week of Training = $6980 for 9 weeks) (Housing, meals, weekly laundry service, and life long memories all included!)
- Returning Staff receive additional $250 End of Summer Bonus upon Satisfactory Completion. (New for 2027!)
- Trips Staff and Ropes CourseTraining paid additionally per diem for additional training time.
- Trips Staff who hold Wilderness First Responder certifications will receive a $600 bonus upon completion of summer.
- Trips Staff who hold a Wilderness First Aid certification will receive a $200 bonus upon completion of summer. Or Skylake will reimburse for WFA certification if not already obtained. WFR is preferred.
Salary Information for Leadership Staff & Leadership Support:
- Leadership Staff and Leadership Support Roles: Paid on a different scale based on qualifications.
- Leadership Staff Positions include: Girls Camp Head Counselor, Boys Camp Head Counselor, Special Programs Coordinator & CILT Leader, Trips Coordinator, Waterfront Director, Activity Director.
- Leadership Support Positions: Head Lifeguard, Assistant Wrangler.
PLEASE NOTE: All Counselors and Trips staff are required to have Red Cross certifications in First Aid, CPR and Lifeguarding before the summer starts. There will be a limited number of spots available for those counselors who cannot find Lifeguarding courses before Staff Training starts. Dates for lifeguard training are Thursday, June 10 - Saturday, June 12. Those staff members obtaining their lifeguarding certification during this time will be charged $350 for the course which includes training, housing and meals.
**Positions at Skylake build skills that matter beyond camp! Working at Skylake gives you the chance to build the skills employers value most: communication, leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, creativity and initiative. You'll learn how to work with different personalities, handle challenges, make decisions, take responsibility, and contribute to a team-all while making a meaningful difference in the lives of campers and fellow staff.
Following a summer, you will leave with great memories, strong friendships, better workplace skills, and stories and experiences that can help set you apart in future interviews and career opportunities.**