Working at Camp
We're looking forward to our 2024 season, and hope you will consider joining us.
The staff application for those hoping to join our team for the first time will open on January 17!
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 2024, 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. More 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 17 and August 9.
- 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.