Employment Opportunities
Download Application for Program Staff (Counselors, Program Directors, Activity Leaders)
Download Application for Facility Staff
PLEASE NOTE: If you have previously worked at Camp Wright and
would like to return, please use the
Returning Staff Application.
TO APPLY: Please download the
Application for Employment and three Reference Forms. Complete the
Application and have each of your references complete a Reference Form.
Have all forms mailed to: Julia Connelly, Associate Director, Camp Wright, 400
Camp Wright Lane, Stevensville, MD 21666.
Staff positions include: Resident, Day and Middle School Adventure camp Counselors, kitchen, maintenance and custodial
help for the summer season.
Most positions run from
early June to mid-August. Resident Camp and
Middle School Adventure applicants must have graduated from high school by the
beginning of camp. The minimum age of applicants for Day
Camp is 16. All staff must be certified in CPR. A certification class
is provided. Information
for Counselors in Training is available here.
Staff Skills and Experience:
We are seeking a variety of individuals with experience working with children and a desire to serve young people in an outdoor environment. Work at Camp Wright allows you to use your creativity, skills and experiences. Below are some positions we offer. Internships can be coordinated. Please contact Julia Connelly with any questions.
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Program Leaders & Facilitators: Archery, Arts & Crafts, Basketball, Creative Arts, Canoeing, Drama, Group & Cooperative Games, Lacrosse, Kayaking, Nature, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swim Instruction, Tennis, Volleyball
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Lifeguards
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Cooks & Kitchen Staff
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Nurses and EMTs
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Song Leaders
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Christian Education Leader and Instructors
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Specialty Trip Leaders: Whitewater rafting, backpacking and hiking experience
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Maintenance Workers
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Custodians
What kind of experience is
needed?
We are looking for people who enjoy working with children in an outdoor
environment. Experience working or volunteering with children is
important. Baby-sitting, coaching, teaching, tutoring, Sunday school or
youth group leadership are good experiences to prepare for camp work.
Working at Camp Wright requires teamwork, flexibility and a sense of humor.
What if I need special training or
certifications?
Camp Wright will assist staff in obtaining specific training or
certifications as activity instructors or lifeguards. Prior to the start
of camp, all staff members participate in a week of orientation and training to
prepare for their duties. Participation is mandatory.
What is Camp Wright life like for resident camp staff?
Most sessions run for seven days. Resident Camp staff live
in cabins with 6 - 10 campers. Staff facilitate and lead small group
activity blocks and large
group events. Counselors have 2 hours off each day and 1 - 3 days off
between sessions. Staff can stay on site or leave camp on their days
off. Laundry, internet, phone and lounge facilities are available on site.
What is the Day Camp schedule like?
Each session runs fromMonday
to Friday, 9am - 4pm. Staff are assigned to before and after care
responsibilities on a rotating basis: 7:30am - 9pm/4-5:30pm. Day Camp
counselors lead and facilitate large and small group activities throughout the
day.
What is Middle School
Adventure?
Each session runs from 9am-4pm Monday thru Friday.
Each week there are several off campus adventures: rock climbing, outdoor
education facilities, ropes courses and visits to Assateague and other coastal
areas. Middle School Adventure hosts between 12 and 15 sixth through eighth
graders each session. MSA staff must have valid driver's licenses and clean
driving records.
Do I have to be Episcopalian to work at Camp Wright?
No. We welcome staff of all faiths and backgrounds. Our program is oriented toward
providing Christian education and a nurturing environment to our campers and
staff. Applicants should be comfortable living and working in a Christian setting. We value those
who are working to grow in their spiritual life and can help us share God's
love for each person.
Camp Wright Advantages
- Salaries for counselors: $1,152-$3,300/summer; Administrative Staff: $2,500-$4,500/summer
- Opportunities to develop skills in leadership, problem solving, team building and supervision
- Opportunity to offer something important to young people
- Opportunity to grow in faith and be part of a community focused on serving and nurturing children
- Active and challenging work in a Chesapeake Bay outdoor setting
- International staff members provide global links to other cultures
- American Camping Association Accredited Camp
- Internship opportunities available