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.
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.
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.
Junior Counselors
(High School Students)
Roughing It relies on junior counselors to help out in camper groups and other areas of camp! It is a volunteer position for teens entering 11th or 12 grade and provides great experience as well as community service hours perfect for graduation or college applications!
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.