Lourdes Camp staff members are essential to creating a safe, meaningful, and unforgettable experience for our campers. The memories you help create — and the lessons you learn — will last a lifetime. Working at Lourdes Camp provides valuable leadership experience, personal growth, and professional skills that support your future goals.
Spend your summer on beautiful Skaneateles Lake filled with fun, excitement, friendship, and new experiences.
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Lourdes Camp staff members are essential to creating a safe, meaningful, and unforgettable experience for our campers. The memories you help create — and the lessons you learn — will last a lifetime. Working at Lourdes Camp provides valuable leadership experience, personal growth, and professional skills that support your future goals.
Spend your summer on beautiful Skaneateles Lake filled with fun, excitement, friendship, and new experiences.
Enjoy a summer filled with
purpose, growth, and unforgettable memories.
Gain hands-on leadership and youth development experience.
Build lifelong friendships.
Develop teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Spend your summer in a beautiful lakeside setting.
Make a lasting impact in the lives of young people.
CAMP SESSIONS
Our summer season includes seven one-week sessions, running from Sunday afternoon through Friday evening. Staff members arrive one week before campers for training and orientation to prepare for the summer ahead. Training week begins in late June, and camper sessions continue through mid-August.
DAYS OFF
Staff members enjoy weekends off during the camp season. Each week concludes on Friday evening, and staff return to camp on Sunday afternoon to welcome the next group of campers. Additional time off may be granted at the director’s discretion.
ROOM & BOARD
All residential staff are provided with lodging and three meals per day throughout the camp season, at no cost. Please note that lodging is not available on weekends (Friday and Saturday nights). Day Camp staff are not required to stay overnight on camp property.
SALARY
All staff members receive a bi-weekly salary. Pay ranges are based on the experience you bring to camp and any relevant certifications you hold.
COUNSELOR POSITIONS
Cabin Counselors provide direct supervision, leadership, and mentorship to campers while guiding them through daily camp activities. Counselors serve as positive role models and are responsible for camper safety, engagement, and overall well-being.
Staff are employed for eight weeks, including:
1 week of staff training/orientation
7 one-week camper sessions
OVERNIGHT CAMP COUNSELOR
Supervise campers assigned to a cabin.
Provide leadership in all phases of the camp program.
Live onsite for the duration of employment. (Sunday-Friday)
Work collaboratively with staff to lead activities throughout the summer.
DAY CAMP COUNSELOR
Perform same responsibilities as Overnight Camp Counselors.
Ride the bus to and from camp daily.
Day Camp operates Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Required to be present every Sunday during camper registration.
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