Summer Camp Jobs at CLN
Who We Are
Camp Little Notch was founded in 1939 as a Girl Scout camp located in Fort Ann NY within the beautiful Adirondack Park. In 2008 the property was closed by the Girl Scout Council and by 2012 the property was acquired and reopened by the Friends of Camp Little Notch (FoCLN) non-profit organization. FoCLN is now the owner of Camp Little Notch and our camp operates as an independent non-profit summer camp for girls where we continue to build upon decades of camp memories. CLN campers participate in a variety of activities such as swimming, boating, arts and crafts, hiking, creek-walking, field games, ropes, fishing, off-camp trips, outdoor cooking, survival skills, and more! Learn more about life at Camp Little Notch here.
If you’ve never been a staff member at CLN and are interested, please complete this form.
What We Look for in Staff
Above anything else, we look for individuals who aspire to make a difference in the lives of our campers. All interested staff should believe strongly in our values of: harmony with nature, harmony with self, and harmony with each other. That means that we’re looking for someone who has the desire to join our camp family, and make meaningful, lasting relationships with the campers and their co-workers, and we’re also looking for individuals who value caring for the environment and find peace and enjoyment in nature.
Other qualities we look for? Good communication skills, patience, sense of humor, flexibility, maturity, self-awareness, strong work ethic, someone who is not afraid to be silly or quirky or put themselves out there, integrity and enthusiasm.
Additionally, at Little Notch we are continually striving to be a place where all feel welcome. We understand that historically people of color have not had access to the camp experience or have not felt welcomed in summer camp spaces. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels the same sense of belonging and support at CLN, and recognize that working toward an equitable camp experience will be an ongoing process. Members of the Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and underserved communities are encouraged to apply and join our community. (Read more about inclusion at CLN on our home page.)
Benefits of a Summer at CLN
All positions at Camp Little Notch include salary, room and board. But the additional benefits of a camp position are endless!
Nearly two weeks of paid training where you’ll develop skills you can take into many different sectors - including American Red Cross First Aid and CPR, effective and assertive communication, handling sensitive issues, healthy self-care and more!
A focus on your own personal and professional development. Every staff member receives 1:1 weekly supervision with their supervisor where they spend intentional time going over strengths and areas for improvement.
All staff have the opportunity to develop and practice their leadership, critical thinking and problem solving, collaborative skills, creativity and public speaking in a safe and supportive environment that allows for trying new things, making mistakes and learning from them.
If applicable, we are happy to collaborate with an applicant to ensure their position meets any college or university internship credit requirements. Ask us about this when you apply!
Because residing on site is a requirement for most positions, we also offer free laundry, transportation to/from a local airport or bus station at the beginning and end of the season, and access to our staff house for time-off which includes WiFi, TV with DVD player, kitchen, and front porch overlooking a peaceful creek.
CLN staff receive most weekends off from Friday evening to Sunday mornings, along with a minimum of two hours off per full day of camp. During time-off, staff can leave camp or enjoy camp activities like swimming, canoeing, kayaking and more.
Friends of Camp Little Notch is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. FoCLN does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.