Summer Job Positions Available

We are now hiring summer camp counselors for group and specialty program positions.

Have questions about which position you should apply for? Join us for a Roughing It Virtual Info Session on May 11, 2022 (6:00 PM) to get an overview of working at Roughing It and to ask your questions. Learn More

Group Counselors

Group Counselors are leaders and role models who spend their entire day with a group of 15 campers and are responsible for planning activities as well as supervising campers at all times including the daily bus routes.

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Swim Staff

Put those years of swim team to good use! Roughing It’s swim program is designed to be fun and challenging for all ages and abilities. We hire directors, counselors and lifeguards.

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Waterfront Staff

Spend your days on the water! The Waterfront Staff are Roughing It Summer Camp Counselors that run the waterfront activites including canoeing, fishing, rowing and kayaking.

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Reservoir Staff

The Reservoir Staff are Roughing It Summer Camp Counselors that run traditional summer camp activities at the Lafayette Reservoir. These include arts & crafts, adventure, sports, environment and outdoor activities.

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Admin Staff

Admin staff supervise and manage program areas and staff, and work additional hours at a higher salary. Admin staff attend an administrative training session at the end of May, in addition to staff training.

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Support Staff

Support staff help behind the scenes but are crucial to the success of camp. Positions include maintenance, office support, and media assistant.

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Internships

Roughing It offers many different kinds of internships that can be completed during the summer. We want to work with you to give you great and relevant experience while being on our staff.

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Horse Staff

Horseback riding is one of our most popular activities at camp. We hire directors, counselors, instructors, groomers and feeders for all our horseback riding programs.

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