Working at Camp
We are looking for fantastic summer staff for the summer of 2023!
Hoping to be a part of our team?
Start your staff application today!
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 15 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 Camp (works with 3.5-5 year olds)
- Pool (works with all campers)
- Sci-Tech Camp (works with 8-12 year olds)
- Senior Camp (works with 11-13 year olds)
- Additional Opportunities