Camp Gallagher

UPDATES:  Updates: We’re currently hiring for Waterfront Specialists, Craft Specialists, Lodge Leaders, and Assistant Cooks for Summer 2026—apply on our website today!

Hiring:

The Lodge Leader is a full-time, seasonal member of the Camp Gallagher summer staff and serves as the primary caregiver and overnight leader for their campers. This role is responsible for planning, and leading daily programming as well as multi-day, overnight boat expeditions on human-powered watercraft around the South Puget Sound. Lodge Leaders guide campers through physically and mentally challenging experiences that build resilience, teamwork, and confidence. This position requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and a commitment to safety while fostering a supportive environment where campers are challenged, cared for, and encouraged to grow.

Required: At least 21 years old 

Compensation: $109 a day

The Waterfront Specialist is a full-time, seasonal member of the Camp Gallagher summer staff and leads campers in paddling, swimming, and water-based adventures with safety, skill, and fun at the forefront. This role plans and runs waterfront activities tailored to camper ages, abilities, and interests, from canoeing and kayaking to swimming challenges and games. 

Required: At least 21 years old 

Compensation: $109 a day

The Crafts Specialist is a full-time, seasonal member of the Camp Gallagher summer staff and leads creative projects that let campers explore, imagine, and make. This role plans and runs craft activities tailored to camper ages, abilities, and interests, sparking creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration. Crafts Specialists model curiosity, patience, and a can-do attitude, helping campers build skills, confidence, and pride in their creations while adding color and fun to everyday camp life.

Required: At least 21 years old 

Compensation: $109 a day

The Assistant Cook is a full-time, seasonal member of the Camp Gallagher summer staff and supports the Head Cook in keeping the camp fueled for adventure. This role helps prepare and serve nutritious, well-timed meals for campers, staff, and guests, with close attention to dietary needs, food safety, and sanitation. Assistant Cooks work hard behind the scenes in a fast-paced kitchen, bringing teamwork, reliability, and grit to the heart of camp operations. Assistant cooks also serve as caretakers for campers when not in the kitchen!

Required: At least 21 years old 

Compensation: $109 a day

Additional Information About Camp Gallagher

Situated on the sunny shores of Case Inlet in the South Puget Sound, Camp Gallagher is one of the most stunning summer camps in the world. Here, middle and high schoolers unplug from screens and schedules to dive into nature, friendship, adventure, and stewardship.

The Gallagher community celebrates diversity—campers of all genders, races, abilities, and sexual orientations are welcomed and supported.

Gallagher Expeditions is our roaming, high-adventure program for campers who can’t sit still. Using Camp Gallagher as a base, these teens set out by land and sea, exploring the Puget Sound, camping in a new spot each night, paddling, singing, laughing, and testing their limits as they work together. Expeditions are challenging but accessible, designed to push beginners while still leaving time to relax and soak in the outdoors.

All staff are responsible for leading overnight boat trips on the Puget Sound and fully participating in the adventurous culture of camp. As a staff, we strive to be hardcore adventurists—pushing ourselves and our campers out of comfort zones in a supportive community to foster growth, confidence, and resilience.

Our summer season runs mid-June through late August, with some opportunities in the shoulder season. Staff participate in a 10-day training, then lead sessions of varying lengths with 2½-day breaks in between. Staff are based on camp property for the duration of each session, fully immersed in camp life and operations--and because we run a small, tight-knit program, availability for the full summer is strongly preferred.