Accelerate Your Camp Career
A 4–9 month immersive experience preparing future camp leaders.
Are you passionate about making a difference in young lives and ready to transform your enthusiasm for summer camp into a thriving career? Look no further than our Camp Career Accelerator Program, a unique opportunity designed to help you gain real-world experience, develop expert leadership skills, and establish your path forward in the summer camp industry.
Are you passionate about making a difference in young lives and ready to transform your enthusiasm for summer camp into a thriving career? Look no further than our Camp Career Accelerator Program, a unique opportunity designed to help you gain real-world experience, develop expert leadership skills, and establish your path forward in the summer camp industry.
Program Overview
Dates
Start: January or May 2026
End: August 2026
Camp Placements
Stipend & Support
You’ll receive a $1,500 monthly stipend, plus housing and most meals, so you can focus fully on your growth and career development.
Key Program Features
Hands-On Experience
This program is all about doing. You’ll dive into daily camp operations—leading activities, supervising staff, and connecting with campers—while building leadership skills and tackling new challenges every day.
Curated Speaker Series
Engage with top camp owners and directors through interactive sessions on:
Camp leadership
Financial management
Staff recruitment & retention
Marketing & community building
Program Overview
Dates
Start: January or May 2026
End: August 2026
Camp Placements
Stipend & Support
You’ll receive a $1,500 monthly stipend, plus housing and most meals, so you can focus fully on your growth and career development.
Key Program Features
Hands-On Experience
This program is all about doing. You’ll dive into daily camp operations—leading activities, supervising staff, and connecting with campers—while building leadership skills and tackling new challenges every day.
Curated Speaker Series
Engage with top camp owners and directors through interactive sessions on:
Camp leadership
Financial management
Staff recruitment & retention
Marketing & community building
Expert Advisors
You’ll learn directly from three seasoned leaders:
Owner at Camp Champions
Director of Camps Kenwood & Evergreen
Director of Staff at Everwood Day Camp
They’ll provide mentorship, feedback, and career guidance, sharing decades of expertise in youth development.
Who Should Apply
Ambitious leaders eager to:
Step into camp leadership
Explore diverse camp types
Gain youth development and operational skills
Thrive in a fast-paced environment
Build powerful mentorship networks
Take the Leap
Ready to launch your future in camping? The Camp Career Accelerator is your pathway to a lasting career—where you’ll learn, lead, and make a difference while developing the leadership and management skills camps need most.
Ready to Join In?
Transform passion into leadership—gain hands-on camp experience, mentorship, and a paycheck.
Who Should Apply
Ambitious leaders eager to:
Step into camp leadership
Explore diverse camp types
Gain youth development and operational skills
Thrive in a fast-paced environment
Build powerful mentorship networks
Take the Leap
Ready to launch your future in camping? The Camp Career Accelerator is your pathway to a lasting career—where you’ll learn, lead, and make a difference while developing the leadership and management skills camps need most.
Ready to Join In?
Transform passion into leadership—gain hands-on camp experience, mentorship, and a paycheck.