Launch Your Career in Camp Leadership
A 4-month immersive, paid fellowship for future camp leaders. Travel. Learn from the best. Build your path into full-time camp leadership.
Remote start in April.
Summer placements in New Hampshire, Texas, New Jersey, and more.
$4,500 stipend + housing provided.
What This Is
Business school meets AmeriCorps — at camp.
Do you want to wake up every day thinking about how to make camp better? The Camp Career Accelerator is a highly selective, immersive fellowship designed for aspiring camp professionals who want to lead.
You will:
Learn directly from some of the best operators in the industry
Travel to premier camps across the country
Gain hands-on operational experience
Contribute meaningfully to real camp teams
It is going to be hard.
It will be rewarding.
And it will launch your career.
Program Timeline
Overview
April - Remote Foundations
Leadership training, camp operations fundamentals, and industry deep dives.
May 16 – June 13
Champions
June 15 – July 18
Camps Kenwood & Evergreen
Transition Week
Skywild
July 27 – August 21
Liberty Lake Day Camp
Throughout the summer you will rotate through high-performing camps and experience different operational styles.
What You Will Gain
Hands-On Operational Experience
You will live inside daily camp operations. Lead activities. Solve real problems. Support directors. Learn what actually makes camps successful.
Director-Level Mentorship
Work directly with Erec Hillis, Jack Schott, and Justin Pritikin. Receive feedback, responsibility, and high-level mentorship throughout the program.
Industry Access
Build real relationships across premier camps nationwide.
Career Launch
By the end of the program, you will:
Understand elite summer camp operations deeply
Have proven yourself in multiple environments
Earn a strong professional recommendation
Be positioned for full-time leadership roles in camp
Expert Advisors
You’ll learn directly from three seasoned leaders:
Owner at Camp Champions
Owner & Director at Camps Kenwood & Evergreen
Director of Staff at Everwood Day Camp
These leaders provide direct mentorship, feedback, and career guidance throughout the fellowship.
Compensation & Logistics
Who Should Apply
Transform passion into leadership—gain hands-on camp experience, mentorship, and a paycheck.