2025 Summer Camp Jobs

Come work with us at camp! Are you…

• Looking for summer employment?
• Retired and seeking adventure?
• Between jobs or in a transitional period in life or employment?
• Generally looking to spend some quality time surrounded by music, dance, and song?

If you answered yes to any of the above, then we have several positions open at our dance, music and song camps that are ideal for you! Each year we need help running our summer dance and music camps at our four facilities: Pinewoods Camp in Plymouth, MA; Camp Cavell in Lexington, MI; Camp Kweebec in Schwenksville, PA; and Agassiz Village in Poland, ME.

Compensation ranges from full scholarship to paid staff, depending on the job, and responsibilities may be divided differently depending on the session. If one of the jobs below appeals to you, write to camp@cdss.org. Please note that review of applicants for some roles may not happen until after January 1. Compensation rates currently marked TBD will be listed soon.

• Pinewoods Operations Manager

  Dates:	July 12-August 23
  Commitment:	6 camp weeks, plus some additional work on either end
  Location:	Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, MA
  Compensation:	$6,600
  Primary duties:	Manage the CDSS office at Pinewoods, including setting up and packing up; build a welcoming camp culture; support Program Directors; provide logistical help for all program activities; orient and support campers; manage housing and jobs for each session; act as a liaison to the Pinewoods office and crew; and supervise support staff.

• Office Assistant (Pinewoods)

  Dates:	July 12-August 23
  Commitment:	6 camp weeks, plus some additional work on either end
  Location:	Pinewoods Camp in Plymouth, MA
  Compensation:	varies
  Primary duties:	Assist the Operations Manager with administrative and logistical tasks, including creating camper packets, answering camper questions, and other tasks as assigned.

• Bookstore/Auction Manager (Pinewoods, Cavell, Agassiz Village, Cascade)

  Dates:	See locations
  Commitment:	1-6 weeks
  Location:	Pinewoods Camp in Plymouth, MA (July 12-August 23) Camp Cavell in Lexington, MI (June 14-21) Agassiz Village in Poland, ME (August 11-17) Camp Kweebec in Schwenksville, PA (August 11-17)
  Compensation:	TBD
  Primary duties:	Manage bookstore and/or auction processes as well as other logistical tasks.

• Sound System Operators (all weeks)

  Dates:	July 12-August 23
  Commitment:	1 week
  Location:	Pinewoods Camp in Plymouth, MA (July 12-August 19) Agassiz Village in Poland, ME (August 11-17) Camp Kweebec in Schwenksville, PA (August 11-17)
  Compensation:	TBD
  Primary duties:	Set up and manage sound systems for program spaces at evening events and during the day for classes that require amplification; work with program staff to provide optimal auditory experience for campers and staff.

• Lifeguards with CPR/First Aid Certificates (all weeks)

  Dates:	See locations
  Commitment:	1 week
  Location:	Camp Cavell in Lexington, MI (June 17-24) Pinewoods Camp in Plymouth, MA (July 15-August 26, 1 week commitment) Agassiz Village in Poland, ME (August 13-19) Camp Kweebec in Schwenksville, PA (August 11-17)
  Compensation:	Program tuition and room/board
  Primary duties:	Be first point of contact for campers experiencing health concerns (for adult sessions only); inform campers of swim area rules and safe behavior; be on duty during officially scheduled swim sessions. Lifeguard certification required.

• Doctor or Nurse (family weeks)

  Dates:	See locations
  Commitment:	1 week
  Location:	Pinewoods Camp in Plymouth, MA (July 12-19 and August 16-23) Agassiz Village in Poland, ME (August 11-17) Camp Kweebec in Schwenksville, PA (August 11-17)
  Compensation:	Program tuition and room/board
  Primary duties:	Be first point of contact for campers experiencing health concerns.

• Party/Snack Coordinator (Pinewoods, Agassiz, Cascade)

  Dates:	See locations
  Commitment:	1-6 weeks
  Location:	Pinewoods Camp in Plymouth, MA (July 12-August 23) Agassiz Village in Poland, ME (August 11-17) Camp Kweebec in Schwenksville, PA (August 11-17)
  Compensation:	Program tuition and room/board
  Primary duties:	Prepare, set-up, and clean-up for all-camp parties and snacks throughout the week. Supervise camper assistants.

In addition to these jobs, we will have scholarship and work exchange opportunities for each camp session. Full details will be available when camp registration opens in mid-January. Click here for a full listing of camp programs, dates, and program directors.