How Do I Apply
Camp Illahee counselors make a difference giving to others. Camp Illahee is now accepting applications for staff positions. We are seeking enthusiastic, creative, mature individuals who love working with children. We receive a large number of staff applications each year, and we are looking for the very best staff. So, we take the application process a few steps beyond most camps. This includes carefully screening each application, checking all references, doing a background check, and having a thorough interview.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION... PLEASE READ!
Camp Illahee only seeks staff who want to make personal contributions to the children they serve. You cannot be paid enough to compensate for all the effort and energy you will put into working with your campers. Being a counselor is very much like being a parent - the real reward is knowing you have given a big part of yourself to children; they will carry that with them for the rest of their lives. We look forward to reviewing your application if you are at least 19 years of age by the start of our camp season or have completed your freshmen year in college.
DRUGS, ALCOHOL, & TOBACCO HAVE NO PLACE AT CAMP
Consumption of alcoholic beverages by minors (under 21) while employed by Camp Illahee is prohibited and is grounds for dismissal. Absolutely NO alcoholic beverages may be brought into camp and no one may return to camp under the influence. The use of any controlled substance while employed by Camp Illahee is absolutely PROHIBITED. Persons violating this policy will be subject to termination of employment and legal prosecution. These policies apply to staff during the entire contract period: when on duty, on time off, and between sessions. Smoking or the use of other tobacco products is prohibited anywhere on camp property.
Please follow the steps below to apply -
- Staff applicants must be at least 19 years of age at the start of our camp season or have completed freshmen year in college.
- Download our application (PDF)
Downloading the application will lead to faster processing. - Fill out application and send to camp
Please remember to be complete with addresses and phone numbers of references and former employers. All references will be contacted by mail or phone. *Please note: we are only able to receive applications by mail or fax (not email!!). - Interview
Upon receipt of your application, we will call you to set up a time for an interview. Our preference is for you to interview at camp so that you can see first hand where you will be working/living and to give you the opportunity to ask questions. If that is not convenient, we will also arrange to interview you at your college (or residence) or over the phone.
