Camp Augusta
Camp Counselor w/ Leadership Advancement
Camp Augusta, Nevada City, California, United States, 95959
Camp Counselor- Leadership Track Opportunity
Location:
Northern California, United States (On-site housing provided) Position Type:
Full-time, seasonal (May 12th-August 8th) Compensation:
$5000 + housing, utilities, organic meals, and professional mobility Make a Difference and Grow Your Skills for the Future Are you passionate about youth development and looking for an impactful summer that doubles as a
launchpad for your career ? Camp Augusta offers a transformative experience where counselors are guides, mentors, and leaders who make a lasting difference in campers' lives; this role integrates especially well with those looking to grow professionally on a path in
youth development, education, therapy, social work, or leadership roles . Beyond just a summer job, we invest deeply in your growth and offer individual training in the summer with the intention that you'd return the following summer in a leadership role. Why Choose Camp Augusta? Camp Augusta isn’t your average summer camp—here’s what makes us different: Unmatched Training:
Begin with over 300 hours of in-depth training covering child development, emotional intelligence, and group dynamics. You’ll gain real tools for working with youth and teams in any future career. Structured Leadership Path:
Counselors who shine have the opportunity to move up through various leadership roles in areas like program management, logistics, and staff support in future summers. Dynamic Programming:
With 150+ activities (from archery to circus arts), no two days are alike. You’ll lead, teach, and innovate, all while building versatile skills. Human-Centered Approach:
Grounded in Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy and Nonviolent Communication, our program empowers campers and staff alike to grow through empathy, self-expression, and resilience. Your Role as a Camp Counselor (This Summer) As a
Camp Counselor , you’ll be responsible for a cabin of 5 campers at a time, creating a safe, fun, and empowering environment that allows them to explore, grow, and make lasting memories. After completing our comprehensive training program, you’ll put your skills to use each day, leading activities, guiding campers, and contributing to the overall camp magic. Your Day at Camp Augusta will look like this : Creating Special Wake-Ups : Create a memorable and intentional Special Wake-Up for your cabin, setting the tone for a fun and meaningful day. Facilitating a Robust Variety of Clinics : Lead four different activity blocks each day from the wide array of activities you’ll choose to focus on during training. From circus arts to archery to crafts—your day is varied, creative, and full of new learning. Designing Cabin Activities : Lead your cabin in daily activities that promote teamwork, creativity, and self-expression, such as art projects, skits, or nature walks. Evening Programs:
Be part of our evening programs, where you’ll play in large-scale games like capture the flag, or take on roles in immersive, creative camp-wide events. You’ll help make these programs unforgettable for campers through skits, songs, and your best character performances. Evening Embers:
End each day with thoughtful, silly, and memorable activities (Embers) to help campers connect, reflect, and prepare for the days ahead. Give back with heart:
Gift your campers two personal gifts each session: a hand-crafted wood cookie and a heartfelt Parent Letter, showing your investment in their growth and journey. Counselors are the heartbeat of camp, and our words are critical to bringing our hearts to theirs. Most counselors spend a session or two outside of the cabin as well, contributing to programming or other areas of interest. Leadership Development - The Augusta Growth Track (This Summer and Beyond!) At
Camp Augusta , we believe in investing in our counselors not just for the summer, but for the future. Our structured Leadership Track allows high-performing counselors to gain hands-on experience in program management, staff support, and logistics, preparing you for future roles within and beyond the camp. Leadership tracks offer in-summer training for the roles of: Master of Fun & Games:
Have a flair for our epic games and activities? Work on logistics, staging, and game oversight, collaborating with our MFG team to run unforgettable camp programs. Village Leadership:
Ready for a ‘cabin’ of young adults for a summer? Support fellow counselors alongside our Village Leaders, gaining experience in team management, parent communication, and more. Area Program Directors:
Take the lead in domains with our Arts Directors, Challenge Course Managers, Equestrian Team, or Masters of Fun and Games. Office & Administration:
Passionate about keeping camp running? Explore camp logistics behind the scenes, with roles in scheduling, holistic management, and programming coordination. More Specialized Areas!:
Check out all of our non-counseling roles and identify the one you're most interested in. If your strengths match the role, we'll get you involved and trained. What You'll Receive: Competitive Compensation:
$5000 for the summer Full Housing & Meals:
Enjoy our on-site lodging and healthy, organic meals Comprehensive Training:
Gain 300+ hours of training plus ongoing mentorship and leadership development An Inspiring Community:
Join a team of dedicated individuals who are as passionate about growth and impact as you are About Camp Augusta: Camp Augusta is a nonprofit residential summer camp in Northern California that offers a truly unique summer camp experience for campers and staff alike. We are focused on counseling skills, creativity, excellent programming, and camper choice. We aim to include and celebrate many facets of human identity – gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, and other aspects that make us unique. We are working to craft an inclusive culture founded on ideals of curiosity, honesty, empathy, and acceptance – a place where people are seen and acknowledged for their shared humanity as well as their unique individuality.
Read our full Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Statement here. Do you have any questions? Send any questions you have to applications@campaugusta.org, and we will get back to you by the end of the day. Feeling ready to apply? 1. Take 5 minutes to fill out our interest form. 2. Someone from our hiring team will reach out to you within 24 hours. 3. Schedule an Intro Chat with us, and complete a full application! Who We’re Looking For: We seek energetic, passionate individuals eager to work with kids and committed to personal growth. You don’t need all the answers from day one; we’re here to mentor and support you. Minimum Requirements: Must be 19 or older
by June 1st, 2026. Available for full summer : May 12th to August 8th, 2026 (includes 3.5 weeks of training and 9 weeks of summer camp). Ability to commit to
~5 hours/week
of pre-camp onboarding from the date you're hired till you arrive (depending on hire date) A strong desire to
grow into a leadership position , with a commitment to returning for subsequent summers. AND MUST have two of the following: At least one summer of experience at a summer camp Over 100 hours of direct professional (paid) mentorship work with youth A major or background directly related to working with youth, with the intention of working with youth in your future career Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with children in a meaningful way (e.g., previous camp, childcare, or mentorship experience) A passion for
personal development
and the ability to apply your learning to your work with campers.
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Northern California, United States (On-site housing provided) Position Type:
Full-time, seasonal (May 12th-August 8th) Compensation:
$5000 + housing, utilities, organic meals, and professional mobility Make a Difference and Grow Your Skills for the Future Are you passionate about youth development and looking for an impactful summer that doubles as a
launchpad for your career ? Camp Augusta offers a transformative experience where counselors are guides, mentors, and leaders who make a lasting difference in campers' lives; this role integrates especially well with those looking to grow professionally on a path in
youth development, education, therapy, social work, or leadership roles . Beyond just a summer job, we invest deeply in your growth and offer individual training in the summer with the intention that you'd return the following summer in a leadership role. Why Choose Camp Augusta? Camp Augusta isn’t your average summer camp—here’s what makes us different: Unmatched Training:
Begin with over 300 hours of in-depth training covering child development, emotional intelligence, and group dynamics. You’ll gain real tools for working with youth and teams in any future career. Structured Leadership Path:
Counselors who shine have the opportunity to move up through various leadership roles in areas like program management, logistics, and staff support in future summers. Dynamic Programming:
With 150+ activities (from archery to circus arts), no two days are alike. You’ll lead, teach, and innovate, all while building versatile skills. Human-Centered Approach:
Grounded in Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy and Nonviolent Communication, our program empowers campers and staff alike to grow through empathy, self-expression, and resilience. Your Role as a Camp Counselor (This Summer) As a
Camp Counselor , you’ll be responsible for a cabin of 5 campers at a time, creating a safe, fun, and empowering environment that allows them to explore, grow, and make lasting memories. After completing our comprehensive training program, you’ll put your skills to use each day, leading activities, guiding campers, and contributing to the overall camp magic. Your Day at Camp Augusta will look like this : Creating Special Wake-Ups : Create a memorable and intentional Special Wake-Up for your cabin, setting the tone for a fun and meaningful day. Facilitating a Robust Variety of Clinics : Lead four different activity blocks each day from the wide array of activities you’ll choose to focus on during training. From circus arts to archery to crafts—your day is varied, creative, and full of new learning. Designing Cabin Activities : Lead your cabin in daily activities that promote teamwork, creativity, and self-expression, such as art projects, skits, or nature walks. Evening Programs:
Be part of our evening programs, where you’ll play in large-scale games like capture the flag, or take on roles in immersive, creative camp-wide events. You’ll help make these programs unforgettable for campers through skits, songs, and your best character performances. Evening Embers:
End each day with thoughtful, silly, and memorable activities (Embers) to help campers connect, reflect, and prepare for the days ahead. Give back with heart:
Gift your campers two personal gifts each session: a hand-crafted wood cookie and a heartfelt Parent Letter, showing your investment in their growth and journey. Counselors are the heartbeat of camp, and our words are critical to bringing our hearts to theirs. Most counselors spend a session or two outside of the cabin as well, contributing to programming or other areas of interest. Leadership Development - The Augusta Growth Track (This Summer and Beyond!) At
Camp Augusta , we believe in investing in our counselors not just for the summer, but for the future. Our structured Leadership Track allows high-performing counselors to gain hands-on experience in program management, staff support, and logistics, preparing you for future roles within and beyond the camp. Leadership tracks offer in-summer training for the roles of: Master of Fun & Games:
Have a flair for our epic games and activities? Work on logistics, staging, and game oversight, collaborating with our MFG team to run unforgettable camp programs. Village Leadership:
Ready for a ‘cabin’ of young adults for a summer? Support fellow counselors alongside our Village Leaders, gaining experience in team management, parent communication, and more. Area Program Directors:
Take the lead in domains with our Arts Directors, Challenge Course Managers, Equestrian Team, or Masters of Fun and Games. Office & Administration:
Passionate about keeping camp running? Explore camp logistics behind the scenes, with roles in scheduling, holistic management, and programming coordination. More Specialized Areas!:
Check out all of our non-counseling roles and identify the one you're most interested in. If your strengths match the role, we'll get you involved and trained. What You'll Receive: Competitive Compensation:
$5000 for the summer Full Housing & Meals:
Enjoy our on-site lodging and healthy, organic meals Comprehensive Training:
Gain 300+ hours of training plus ongoing mentorship and leadership development An Inspiring Community:
Join a team of dedicated individuals who are as passionate about growth and impact as you are About Camp Augusta: Camp Augusta is a nonprofit residential summer camp in Northern California that offers a truly unique summer camp experience for campers and staff alike. We are focused on counseling skills, creativity, excellent programming, and camper choice. We aim to include and celebrate many facets of human identity – gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, and other aspects that make us unique. We are working to craft an inclusive culture founded on ideals of curiosity, honesty, empathy, and acceptance – a place where people are seen and acknowledged for their shared humanity as well as their unique individuality.
Read our full Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Statement here. Do you have any questions? Send any questions you have to applications@campaugusta.org, and we will get back to you by the end of the day. Feeling ready to apply? 1. Take 5 minutes to fill out our interest form. 2. Someone from our hiring team will reach out to you within 24 hours. 3. Schedule an Intro Chat with us, and complete a full application! Who We’re Looking For: We seek energetic, passionate individuals eager to work with kids and committed to personal growth. You don’t need all the answers from day one; we’re here to mentor and support you. Minimum Requirements: Must be 19 or older
by June 1st, 2026. Available for full summer : May 12th to August 8th, 2026 (includes 3.5 weeks of training and 9 weeks of summer camp). Ability to commit to
~5 hours/week
of pre-camp onboarding from the date you're hired till you arrive (depending on hire date) A strong desire to
grow into a leadership position , with a commitment to returning for subsequent summers. AND MUST have two of the following: At least one summer of experience at a summer camp Over 100 hours of direct professional (paid) mentorship work with youth A major or background directly related to working with youth, with the intention of working with youth in your future career Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with children in a meaningful way (e.g., previous camp, childcare, or mentorship experience) A passion for
personal development
and the ability to apply your learning to your work with campers.
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