A summer of starry nights and s'mores.
Camping instructor summer jobs.
What's involved with being a camping instructor?
You’ll be responsible for organising trips for the campers that could last anywhere between 1 night and 2 weeks. You'll head out on a hike or a canoe trip towards your campsite. Camping site jobs involve setting up tents, lighting a campfire, and cooking dinner. You’ll be able to teach campers the basics of camping such as pitching a tent and roasting some delicious s'mores.
Why should I be a camping instructor?
Bonus Qualifications
Applications are now open for 2025!
Your ultimate summer job.
Build your CV.
Summer camp jobs are a great CV-builder, for whatever career you may pursue.
Teaching children activities at camp is a great alternative to a traditional summer job at home. You will develop your leadership skills, which will make you a great candidate for future job opportunities.
Develop your skills.
Summer camp is the ultimate skills builder.
Not only will you learn hard skills related to your activity, but you'll develop a range of soft skills thanks to what you'll be doing in your day-to-day.
You'll build your team work, communication, problem-solving, creativity and resilience skills, all whilst having the summer of a lifetime.
Make an impact.
It's no exaggeration to say you'll change lives.
Summer camp is a place where magic happens. Whether it's campers overcoming fears, or finding a new activity that takes them down a new path in life, moments happen on a near hourly basis. And you'll be front and centre of it.
Become a leader and experience a summer of a lifetime.
FAQs
If you don't have copious amounts of experience in your activity, there’s no need to worry. You’ll be teaching kids who are just there to have fun - most will even be complete beginners. You’ll also be fully trained before your campers arrive, and you’ll be supported by the other counsellors at your camp throughout the summer.
Of course! Everyone needs time to recharge their batteries after an exciting but hectic week at camp. You'll have days off, as well as the opportunity to explore the local area and further afield. Most camps will give you a 24 hour block of free time every week, whilst some others provide 2-4 days off in a row every few weeks.
Summer camps should provide most equipment and deliver it to the campsite, so no need to pack a bag full of tents! You will be expected to wear appropriate clothing and footwear, but your camp will let you know the finer details before you go.
