Working at Camp

We are looking for fantastic summer staff for the summer of 2023!

Hoping to be a part of our team?

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The primary goal for our camp is to hire individuals who love the camp experience, thoroughly enjoy working with children, are reliable, and are outgoing. If you hope to join our team in 2023, please see below to learn more about our seasonal positions.

Current seasonal positions

Hoping to join our camp team? Learn some facts about the upcoming camp season. Available positions within each of our camps will be posted to this page in the new year.

Dexter Southfield is fortunate to have a 90% return rate on summer staff. Positions listed below are limited.
All applicants should be 16 years of age or older.
Staff are expected on campus between 7:30 a.m. until the last camper leaves (typically 3:45 p.m.).
All positions are seasonal. Preference is given to candidates who are able to work the full camp season between June 20 and August 11.
If selected, all staff and volunteers must undergo a background check and attend our staff training in the week before camp begins.
Hired staff in our various camps will be required to work a minimum number of days.
- Junior Camp, Day Camp, Senior Camp, Sci-Tech Camp, and Girls in Science, operating under a 7-week schedule, will be required to work 30 days.
- Hockey Camp and Soccer Camp, operating under an 8-week schedule, will be required to work 35 days.

Day Camp (works with 6-10 year olds)

Junior Counselor
Day Camp seeks junior counselors who are 16 and older to enthusiastically interact with 6-10 year old children as they cycle through six or more daily activities.

Counselor
Day Camp seeks counselors who are 17 and older to enthusiastically interact with 6-10 year old children as they cycle through six or more daily activities.

Group Leader
Day Camp seeks 21+ individuals to provide leadership for counselors and children 6 to 10 years old. Will work with Camp Director to record daily attendance, promote active and engaged play during activities, and ensure safety of campers and counselors alike. Previous camp counselor experience a plus.

Activity Specialist
Day Camp seeks an individual 21 or older with excellent attention to detail to provide leadership for counselors and children 6 to 10 years old. Works directly with Camp Director and Assistant Director to plan activities for the campers. Will work with counselors to ensure that activities run smoothly and are appropriate for each age group. Day Camp seeks specialists in art, dance, sports, water sports, and woodshop.

Program Director
Day Camp seeks a 21+ individual with excellent attention to detail to provide leadership for counselors and children 6 to 10 years old. Works directly with Camp Director and Assistant Director to plan activities for the campers. Will work with counselors to ensure that activities run smoothly and are appropriate for each age group.

Girls in Science (works with 8-12 year olds)

Junior Counselor
Girls in Science Camp seeks junior counselors 16 years old and older to enthusiastically interact with and encourage a love of STEM in 8-12 year old female campers as they navigate their way through themed science and technology-based curriculum.

Counselor
Girls in Science Camp seeks counselors 17 years old and older to enthusiastically interact with and encourage a love of STEM in 8-12 year old female campers as they navigate their way through themed science and technology-based curriculum.

Instructor
Girls in Science seeks instructors who are 21+ to instruct one or more sessions of science and/or technology-based classes for children 8-12 years old. Will create lesson plan, suggest supplies, and lead classes throughout the summer. Instructors will often join Girls in Science activities after classes end.

Hockey Camp (works with 6-12 year olds)

Junior Coach
Hockey Camp seeks junior coach candidates who are 16 and older to assist with the coaching of children 6-12 years old. Will work with the children on the ice and in off-ice activities that may include soccer, baseball, and lectures.

Coach
Hockey Camp seeks candidates who are 17 and older to coach children 6-12 years old. Will work with the children on the ice and in off-ice activities that may include soccer, baseball, and lectures.

Junior Camp (works with 3.5-5 year olds)

Junior Counselor
Junior Camp seeks junior counselors 16 year old and up to enthusiastically interact with 3.5-5 year old children as they cycle through six or more daily activities.

Counselor
Junior Camp seeks counselors 17 year old and up to enthusiastically interact with 3.5-5 year old children as they cycle through six or more daily activities.

Activity Specialist
Junior Camp seeks individuals who are 21 and older to provide leadership for counselors and children 3.5 to 5 years old. Group leaders will be assigned to lead a group. Will work with Camp Director to record daily attendance, promote active and engaged play during activities, and ensure safety of campers and counselors alike. Junior Camp seeks specialists for create & build, creation station, music, woodshop, and yoga.

Medical Team (works with campers and staff)

Camp Nurse
Candidate must hold current license in Massachusetts. Will provide care for campers and staff, review camper and staff health paperwork, monitor and order medical supplies, and work with camp directors to ensure safety and health of campers and staff alike. Preference given to candidate who is able to work the full camp season between June 20 and August 11, 2023.

EMT/Program Assistant
Must be EMT certified. Will assist with medical care and emergencies at camp. Will work with camp nurse, camp directors, and office staff to ensure that camper and staff health paperwork is up-to-date. May be asked to help with event tasks and setup.

Musical Theater Camp (works with 10-13 year olds)

Counselor
Musical Theater Camp seeks counselors who are 17 and older to enthusiastically interact with and encourage a love of theatre in 10-13 year old campers as they prepare for a short performance at the end of the two-week session. Will provide guidance in acting, singing, and behind-the-scenes activities as well as supervision for non-theatre programming. These two-week sessions will run between weeks 3 and 6.

Music Director
Musical Theater Camp seeks a music director aged 21+ to help 11-13 year old campers feel confident with music selections for two performances over the summer. Will create lesson plans, suggest supplies, work directly with the Camp Director to select music for performances, rehearse pieces with campers, and be directly involved with all camp activities.

Pool (works with all campers)

Lifeguard
The pool staff seeks lifeguards ages 16+ to help provide a safe and organized atmosphere to our camp's daily swim operations. Candidates must have current lifeguard and CPR/AED certifications. Applicants with current WSI certification preferred. Will ensure safety of campers in the pool, lead swim lessons, and maintain safe environment on the pool deck.

Swim Lesson Coordinator
The camp seeks a Water Safety Coordinator who is 21 years or older to assist pool director and camp leadership in the creation and implementation of swim lessons for as young as 3.5 and as old as ten. Will assist with the day-to-day operations of the pool and provide mentorship to lifeguards tasked with teaching swim lessons. In afternoons, will join the lifeguarding staff to oversee free swim. Must hold current WSI certification.

Sci-Tech Camp (works with 8-12 year olds)

Junior Counselor
Sci-Tech Camp seeks counselors who are 16 and older to enthusiastically interact with 8-12 year old children as they navigate their way through science and technology-based morning classes and a variety of afternoon activities.

Counselor
Sci-Tech Camp seeks counselors who are 17 and older to enthusiastically interact with 8-12 year old children as they navigate their way through science and technology-based morning classes and a variety of afternoon activities.

Instructor
Sci-Tech Camp seeks instructors 21+ to instruct one or more sessions of science and/or technology-based classes for children 8-12 years old. Will create lesson plan, suggest supplies, and lead classes throughout the summer. Instructors will often join Sci-Tech Camp activities after classes end.

Senior Camp (works with 11-13 year olds)

Counselor
Senior Camp seeks counselors who are 17 and older to enthusiastically interact with 11-13 year old campers. This camp will cycle through age-appropriate activities throughout the day. Counselors will provide careful supervision during off-site field trips.

Activity Specialist
Our Camps seek individuals who are 21 and older to oversee special programming throughout the day. Each position will ensure safety of campers and staff, create lesson plans, monitor supplies, and ensure proper upkeep of program areas. Some activity specialists, like those instructing archery and small watercraft, must hold current instructor certifications. Senior Camp seeks specialists for archery, art, community impact, cooking, drama, maker space, mindfulness, sports, and STEM.

Additional Opportunities

Bus Monitor
The transportation department seeks staff who are 16+ able to assist with taking morning attendance, ensuring safe afternoon bus stop departure, managing behavior, and collecting parent feedback at bus stops on each of our summer buses. Please note that not all buses return to campus at the end of their routes.

Club A.C. (extended day) Counselor
Our extended day program seeks counselors who are 16+ to enthusiastically interact with 3.5-13 year old children in our after hours program ending at 5:30 p.m. Counselors interested in this program will work with the camp they have been hired for (Junior Camp, Day Camp, Sci-Tech Camp, Hockey Camp, etc.) starting at 9:30 a.m. and ending their day at the extended day program at 5:30 p.m. Please also apply for counselor position in preferred camp(s) in this application. These later hour positions are limited. Please note that no bus transportation is available for staff members working in this position.

Photography and Social Media Intern
Working under the direction of the camp office and collaborating with our camp leadership staff, the intern will be responsible for taking photos daily and managing our social media content on Facebook and Instagram.