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Camp High Rocks for boys - in the North Carolina Mountains
Camp High Rocks
summer camp for boys


Camp High Rocks

Located: Cedar Mountain, NC
Type: Residential boys' adventure camp

E-mail Address: mail@highrocks.com
Position Available: Hiking / Backpacking Program Director
Salary Range: $3,500+, depending on experience
  • Camp High Rocks, a private summer camp for boys in Western North Carolina, has one opening for a Hiking / Backpacking Program Director for its nine week summer program. We have three sessions, each with 140 campers ages 8 to 16.
  • Applicant must be at least 21 years of age. Wilderness First Responder training needed- for applicants that do not yet have WFR, the training is available in mid-May.
  • Room, board, and laundry are included. Training courses available in late May. Internships available.
  • Website: www.highrocks.com

Keystone Camp

Located: Brevard, NC
Type: Residential girls' summer camp

E-mail Address: staff@keystonecamp.com
Position Available: Adventure Trip Staff
  • Rock climbers! We need climbers to run our on site rock wall with multiple weekly trips to Pisgah National Forest and one highly qualified climber to help set up climbs in Pisgah National Forest. Awesome opportunity to be outdoors, doing what you love, with kids... All summer!
  • Hikers! We need some outdoor-loving folk that have camping and hiking experience. Motivate campers to explore the mountains with you!
  • Qualifications: Must be 19 or have finished your freshman year of college, plus all the other necessities in your specific skill.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary; room, board, and laundry included; Opportunities to be sent to certification courses!
  • Website: www.keystonecamp.com

Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing

Located: West Virginia, North Carolina, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Panama, Vietnam, Virginia
Type: Wilderness adventure program

E-mail Address: info@wilderness-adventure.com
Position Available: Wilderness Trip Leaders
Salary Range: $225-$250 week
  • 1, 2, and 4 week Wilderness Trips that include climbing, biking, caving, ropes course, climbing wall, canoeing, rafting, hiking, camping, etc.
  • Room & Board, 30% Discount on Outdoor Gear, Trip Leading Experience, and more.
  • Spend your summer doing what you love!
  • Website: www.wilderness-adventure.com

Camp High Rocks

Located: Cedar Mountain, NC
Type: Residential boys' adventure camp

E-mail Address: mail@highrocks.com
Position Available: Camp Counselors
Salary Range: $2130- $3000+, plus training opportunities
  • Camp High Rocks, a private summer camp for boys in Western North Carolina, has openings for male and female counselors for its nine week summer program. We have three sessions, each with 130 campers ages 8 to 16. Each counselor teaches one or more activities during the day. The primary function and obligation of a male counselor is to campers in his cabin group. Applicants for counselor positions must have completed at least one year of college.
  • Instructor Positions available in: Archery, Crafts, Canoeing, Kayaking, English Riding, Hiking and Backpacking, Mountain Biking, Riflery, Rock Climbing, Swimming, Sailing, Tennis, and Soccer
  • Room, board, and laundry are included. Training courses available in late May. Internships available.
  • Website: www.highrocks.com

Mountain Adventure Guides

Located: Erwin, TN
Type: Wilderness adventure program

E-mail Address: guide@mtnadventureguides.com
Position Available: Trip Leader
Salary Range: $400/wk
  • Trip leaders for 12 and 18 day adventure programs in NC with backpacking, rafting, rock climbing, and mountain biking.
  • WFR, 21+ year old, clean driving record and extensive personal and professional outdoor leadership experience required.
  • Previous camp experience preferred
  • Website: www.mtnadventureguides.com/teen_adventures.htm

Mountain Adventure Guides

Located: Erwin, TN
Type: Wilderness adventure program

E-mail Address: guide@mtnadventureguides.com
Position Available: Assistant Adventure Camp Guides
Salary Range: $200-300/wk
  • Assistant trip leaders for 12 and 16 day adventure programs in NC with backpacking, rafting, rock climbing, and mountain biking.
  • Completed freshman year in college, 19+ year old, extensive outdoor experience (camp experience preferred).
  • Website: www.mtnadventureguides.com/teen_adventures.htm

Cheerio Adventures

Located: Mouth of Wilson, VA
Type: Wilderness adventure program

E-mail Address: info@cheerioadventures.com
Position Available: Trip Leader
Salary Range: $200--225/week
  • Co-lead small groups of participants ages 10-16 on overnight wilderness adventure programs, including climbing, rafting, canoeing, caving, and backpacking.
  • Christian based program takes place in VA, NC, TN, WV, and PA.
  • Room/ board, laundry, obtainable certifications, use of camp equipment.
  • Website: www.cheerioadventures.com

Camp Broadstone /
Appalachian State University / Summer Enrichment Program for Gifted & Talented Youth

Located: Valle Crucis, NC
Type: Residential coed summer camp for gifted youth

E-mail Address: bevanjk@appstate.edu
Position Available: Trip Leader
Salary Range: $1050 plus meals / limited housing available
  • May 23-29, June 8- July 29 (2 staff trainings plus three 2 week sessions)
  • 1 of a team of 3 responsible for taking 36 older campers (7th, 8th, 9th graders) and 6 camp counselors on a 4 day off-camp camping venture.
  • Minimum age 20, at least 2 years of college and at least one-two seasons experience. Leading groups in camping program and outdoor educational programs, current drivers license with a good driving record and ability to drive 15 passenger vans, current WFA and adult CPR certifications.
  • Website: www.campbroadstone.com

Talisman Summer Camp

Located: Black Mountain, NC
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: summer@stonemountainschool.com
Position Available: Wilderness Staff
Salary Range: $220-$350 per week
  • Staff needed to lead backpacking trips or tandem canoe trips on flat water and white water while working with teenagers with mild behavior issues. Help teens to increase self esteem, communication skills, life skills, and leadership skills.
  • Website: www.stonemountainschool.com

Camp Timberlake

Located: Black Mountain, NC
Type: Residential boys' camp

E-mail Address: email@camptimberlake.com
Position Available: Wilderness Staff
Salary Range: $1450-2000
  • Canoeing, Kayaking, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Backpacking
  • Outstanding Christian Staff
  • High up in the Blue Ridge Mountains
  • Website: www.camptimberlake.com

Camp Highland

Located: Ellijay/ Alpharetta, GA
Type: Residential Wilderness/Travel coed camp

E-mail Address: info@camphighland.com
Position Available: Residential Camp Counselor
Salary Range: $2500/summer, mission support
  • Spend the summer (10 weeks) leading in deep discipleship and adventure with youth ages 10-17.
  • Activities: Bible study, ropes course, rafting, rock climbing, bouldering, water sports (skiing, tubing, etc.), mountain biking, hiking and more
  • Email us at serving@camphighland.com or call our office at (678) 393-0300 for more details.
  • Website: www.camphighland.com

Rockbrook Camp

Located: Brevard, NC
Type: Residential girls' camp

E-mail Address: office@rockbrookcamp.com
Position Available: Outdoor Adventure Specialist
Salary Range: $1800-2700
  • Rockbrook Camp, a private camp for girls is seeking caring staff that enjoys working with young people in a camp environment.
  • Outdoor staff are responsible for planning, leading and instructing outdoor adventure activities such as whitewater paddling, rock climbing, climbing tower, mountain biking and backpacking. Experience in specific field is necessary.
  • Salary is based on experience. Room, board and laundry are provided. Additional pay for trainig and/or certification in camp related fields.
  • Website: www.rockbrookcamp.com

Gwynn Valley Camp

Located: Brevard, NC
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: mail@gwynnvalley.com
Position Available: Adventure Leaders/Mt Bike Instructor-Mechanic
Salary Range: $190-230/wk
  • Mountainside/Riverside program
  • Create and participate with campers, an adventure program that includes backpacking, rock climbing, white water canoeing, & mountain biking.
  • Work with children ages 11-14.
  • Website: www.gwynnvalley.com

Broadreach

Located: Raleigh, NC
Type: Wilderness adventure program

E-mail Address: broadreach@gobroadreach.com
Position Available: Wilderness Lead
Salary Range: Depends on Course Length and Experience
  • Must have extensive experience leading groups in the field - at least 60 days of accumulated course time
  • Should be conversational or fluent in Spanish
  • Should have strong experience hiking, climbing, and sea kayaking. Time spent as whitewater rafting guide a plus.
  • Website: www.gobroadreach.com

Camp Kanuga

Located: Hendersonville, NC
Type: Residential coed camp

E-mail Address: info@kanuga.org
Position Available: Cabin Counselors and Activity Leaders
Salary Range: $1800-1900
  • Camp Kanuga is a traditional Christian summer camp for boys and girls, ages 7-15. Activities include backpacking, hiking, canoeing, swimming, adventure course, climbing tower, rock climbing, creative dramatics, art, music and much more!
  • Counselors must be 18 years old and Junior Counselors must be 17. Experience working with children and in the outdoors preferred.
  • Salary; room/board; bonus upon completion
  • Website: www.kanuga.org/camp.htm

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