Calling all adventurers, sports gurus, creators, coaches and performers far and wide! Independent Lake Camp is on a mission to create the best summer ever for their campers and we need you on board!

If you’re looking for a role where you can share your skills, teach kids, be surrounded by a unique and diverse team of young adults and live in a paradise of high-energy fun for the summer…. look no further.

 About ILC:

Independent Lake Camp is a co-ed, non-traditional, sleep away camp located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. ILC is dedicated to celebrating diversity, promoting creativity and empowering individual growth through camper- chosen individualized scheduling. Independent Lake Camp attracts campers and counselors from all over the USA and abroad, catering to kids aged 6-17 and offering 2 to 8 week sessions. ILC is located 2.5 hours north of New York City and 2.5 hours from Philadelphia in the small town of Orson, PA.

 What We’re Looking For:

We are looking for counselors with expertise in any of the following, with a passion to share their talents with our campers –

  Circus
  Horseback riding 
  Go-Karting
  Nature
​  Skateboarding
  Rollerblading
  BMX
  Archery 
  Music
  Bass
  Drums
  Music recording & mixing
  Cinematography. 
  Video editing
  Tech Theater 

  Acapella Singing

  Basketball
  Soccer
  Volleyball
  Tennis
  Golf
  Yoga

  Fitness

  Role Playing Games
  Theater
  Dance
  Magic
​  Rocketry
  Waterfront
  Swimming
  Sailing

  Water-skiing/Wakeboarding

  Lifeguard
  Boat-driving 
  Kayaking
  Climbing Wall/High Ropes Course. 
  Fine Arts
  Ceramics
  Photography  
  Stained Glass

and More……

 To Be Successful In This Role You Will Need:

• A positive outlook and ability to energize those around you

• Great communication skills with children and colleagues

• A focus on safety and mental wellbeing for the campers

• You will need to be a team player 

• A passion for teaching

• You will need Initiative, problem solving skills and responsibility 

• To live and breathe the mission of ILC – Please take a moment to read our mission statement to understand how we operate.

What The Role Involves: 

Day to day, our counselors are responsible for the following key tasks –

• Teach your specialty activity for 5 periods each day

•  Live in a bunk with 6-12 campers and co counselor  

•  Support the wellbeing of your campers

• Inspire and empower all campers to be the best version of themselves

• Supervise and mentor campers during meals, downtime and bunk activities. 

• Engage and participate in daily group evening activities and camp events ie bring the fun

What We Will Provide:

Independent Lake Camp will provide you with a summer of exponential professional growth, irreplaceable friendships, lifelong memories, and untold fun within the beauty of our natural setting. Our staff are the most important aspect of running a quality camp. We offer plenty of time off, one period every day and 4 nights per week. You will also receive one day off per week, not including the first and last week of your contract. This is a live in position which includes lodging and food.

 For more information check out our website at www.independentlake.com and watch our Video. 

Check out our socials – Vimeo, facebook, soundcloud, instagram, youtube 

 Position Dates: June 17th, 2023- August 21st, 2023. Pre and Post camp work available on request.

 Apply online at www.independentlake.com/staff/