Camp Watitoh
UPDATES: Hiring for Summer 2026!
Hiring:
General Counselor
General Counselors are the heart of Watitoh. They spend their day overseeing the general care and well-being of 10-12 campers all of whom are the same age or grade. During the typical day, they are responsible for getting their campers to program areas, participating in these activities, and overseeing the emotional & physical well-being of campers (ex: check ins, problem-solving, relationship building) throughout the day. They bring any major problems to their respective Head Counselor. This is the ideal job for someone who is looking to gain skills in working with children, organization, child-development, outdoor education, recreation, social work, and classroom teaching.
All bunk counselors are “OD” (on duty) two to three times a week at night. During these nights counselors are assigned a bunk (sometimes their own) to get campers ready for bed, ensure they are getting to sleep at an age appropriate time, and are safe.
Essential Responsibilities:
Enforce camp rules and uphold safety standards in cabin and around camp.
Support the physical and emotional health of campers with the help of co-counselors and leadership staff.
Build strong relationships with each camper, fostering a positive group dynamic and helping manage individual needs.
Guide campers in developing mutual respect, teamwork, and cooperation within the bunk.
Monitor and model proper hygiene & cleanliness for campers (shower schedules, making beds, brushing teeth, etc.)
Ensure campers are dressed and prepared appropriately for various activities throughout the day.
Be present for On Duty shifts at night to ensure camper safety.
Contribute to camper and cabin assessments.
Assist with set up and shut down of cabins, unpacking campers at the start of the summer and packing at the end.
Be an active participant in camp-wide events and cabin activities.
Support camp with additional duties as assigned.
Office Staff (21+)
Working in the office at Camp Watitoh comes with an array of administrative duties that mirror the responsibilities of a traditional office, but more fun, since it's in a summer camp setting. As the center of camp operations and the heartbeat of camp, our office staff is very much our communication hub and those who work there are an integral part of our camp community. The office staff are responsible for answering incoming calls, keeping parents updated, helping organize mail and working on special camp projects. We are seeking people who are a great mixture of professionalism looking to gain an immersive summer camp experience. The office gets to know every camper and has highlights of seeing them smiling on phone calls or when their face lights up receiving mail from home! Due to the required driving component of this role, applicants must be 21 years of age or older to be on Camp’s Insurance.
The office staff is “OD” (on duty) two to three nights per week, with responsibilities ranging from driving camp vehicles for staff trips off camp to assisting with the care of young children in collaboration with others.
Essential Responsibilities:
Being the 1st line of contact for all communication: answering phone calls from parents/camp families with a warm and welcoming voice.
Assisting in the organization of tours.
Organizing mail both internal and external (letters & emails). This includes driving to the post office to pick up mail.
Drive camp vehicles at night for staff trips.
Acting as the hub of information to make sure campers, staff, and parents have all the up-to-date information that they need.
Organizing camper phone calls home during the phone call periods each day.
General administrative duties: data entry, running reports, word processing, spreadsheets photocopying, filing and storing paperwork..
Making camp program announcements over the camp speakers to maintain the daily schedule.
Working on special projects for evening activities and special event days.
Spending time at our front gate, welcoming and announcing visitors.
Engaging as an active member of the camp community and assisting where needed.
Photographer
Every day Watitoh posts over 100 photos for our camp families to see what their campers are up to. The camp photographers’ main responsibility is to translate the camp experience through photos to those families. All photos are taken on our DSLR cameras, and the photographers will work with leadership staff to select from their photos of the day which should be posted. Additionally, the camp photographers will assist in the production of an end of summer slideshow highlighting all of the campers, staff, and events of the summer.
All bunk counselors are “OD” (on duty) two to three times a week at night. During these nights counselors are assigned a bunk (sometimes their own) to get campers ready for bed, ensure they are getting to sleep at an age appropriate time, and are safe.
Essential Responsibilities:
Proactive in documenting the wide range of activities that happen every day at camp in high quality candid and action photos.
Sorting, editing, organizing, and uploading a large volume of images to designated online platforms.
Maintaining photography equipment and backing up all files regularly.
Work closely with a member of the leadership team at camp to ensure documentation of key events around camp.
Creation of the end-of-year photo slideshow.
Engaging as an active member of the camp community and assisting in additional duties where assigned.
Nature & Science Specialist
The nature and science specialist is responsible, in collaboration with the Nature Director, for planning and executing a safe, fun, and educational nature and science program for campers ranging from seven to sixteen years old. Additionally, the nature and science staff is responsible for the care of camp animals related to the nature program. This is an in-cabin position, and is set up as a half specialist/half general counselor split.
Specialists at Camp Watitoh play a key role in creating fun and engaging experiences for campers, whose typical day revolves around running sessions for campers at their specific program area. Specialists start and end their day with the campers in their cabin, but during program periods, they lead activities in their program area. This dynamic leads to not only building a relationship with the campers in their own bunk, but gives specialists the opportunity to get to know each and every camper throughout the summer. This position is perfect for individuals looking to gain experience in working with children, coaching or teaching, or those seeking internship opportunities in their field.
All bunk counselors are “OD” (on duty) two to three times a week at night. During these nights counselors are assigned a bunk (sometimes their own) to get campers ready for bed, ensure they are getting to sleep at an age appropriate time, and are safe.
Essential Responsibilities:
Preparation of age appropriate lesson plans for the program area in collaboration with the Nature Director
Ensure the safety of all participants in the program area.
Inspect and maintain all equipment in the program area regularly, and communicate any issues with the Nature Director
Enforce camp rules and uphold safety standards in cabin and around camp.
Support the physical and emotional health of campers with the help of co-counselors and leadership staff.
Monitor and model proper hygiene & cleanliness for campers (shower schedules, making beds, brushing teeth, etc.)
Be present for On Duty shifts at night to ensure camper safety.
Contribute to camper and cabin assessments.
Assist with set up and shut down of cabins, unpacking campers at the start of the summer and packing at the end.
Be an active participant in camp-wide events and cabin activities.
Support camp with additional duties as assigned.
Adventure Specialist
The adventure specialist is responsible, in collaboration with the Adventure Director, for planning and executing a safe, fun, and educational Adventure program for campers ranging from seven to sixteen years old. The adventure team runs sessions on the rock wall, challenge course, high ropes course, low ropes elements, giant swing, and zipline and observes all participants for safety.
Specialists at Camp Watitoh play a key role in creating fun and engaging experiences for campers, whose typical day revolves around running sessions for campers at their specific program area. Specialists start and end their day with the campers in their cabin, but during program periods, they lead activities in their program area. This dynamic leads to not only building a relationship with the campers in their own bunk, but gives specialists the opportunity to get to know each and every camper throughout the summer. This position is perfect for individuals looking to gain experience in working with children, coaching or teaching, or those seeking internship opportunities in their field.
All bunk counselors are “OD” (on duty) two to three times a week at night. During these nights counselors are assigned a bunk (sometimes their own) to get campers ready for bed, ensure they are getting to sleep at an age appropriate time, and are safe.
Essential Responsibilities:
Preparation of age appropriate lesson plans for the program area.
Ensure the safety of all participants in the program area.
Inspect and maintain all equipment in the program area regularly, and communicate any issues with the Adventure Director.
Enforce camp rules and uphold safety standards in cabin and around camp.
Support the physical and emotional health of campers with the help of co-counselors and leadership staff.
Monitor and model proper hygiene & cleanliness for campers (shower schedules, making beds, brushing teeth, etc.)
Be present for On Duty shifts at night to ensure camper safety.
Contribute to camper and cabin assessments.
Assist with set up and shut down of cabins, unpacking campers at the start of the summer and packing at the end.
Be an active participant in camp-wide events and cabin activities.
Support camp with additional duties as assigned.
Baseball Specialist
The baseball specialist is responsible for planning and executing a safe, fun, and educational baseball program for campers ranging from seven to sixteen years old. The baseball specialist will teach participants the basics of rules, fielding, throwing, batting, and pitching as well as oversee games and scrimmages. This is an in-cabin position.
Specialists at Camp Watitoh play a key role in creating fun and engaging experiences for campers, whose typical day revolves around running sessions for campers at their specific program area. Specialists start and end their day with the campers in their cabin, but during program periods, they lead activities in their program area. This dynamic leads to not only building a relationship with the campers in their own bunk, but gives specialists the opportunity to get to know each and every camper throughout the summer. This position is perfect for individuals looking to gain experience in working with children, coaching or teaching, or those seeking internship opportunities in their field.
All bunk counselors are “OD” (on duty) two to three times a week at night. During these nights counselors are assigned a bunk (sometimes their own) to get campers ready for bed, ensure they are getting to sleep at an age appropriate time, and are safe.
Essential Responsibilities:
Preparation of age appropriate lesson plans for the program area.
Ensure the safety of all participants in the program area.
Inspect and maintain all equipment in the program area regularly, and communicate any issues with the Athletic Director
Enforce camp rules and uphold safety standards in cabin and around camp.
Support the physical and emotional health of campers with the help of co-counselors and leadership staff.
Monitor and model proper hygiene & cleanliness for campers (shower schedules, making beds, brushing teeth, etc.)
Be present for On Duty shifts at night to ensure camper safety.
Contribute to camper and cabin assessments.
Assist with set up and shut down of cabins, unpacking campers at the start of the summer and packing at the end.
Be an active participant in camp-wide events and cabin activities.
Support camp with additional duties as assigned.
Basketball Specialist
The basketball specialist is responsible for planning and executing a safe, fun, and educational baseball program for campers ranging from seven to sixteen years old. The baseball specialist will teach participants the basics of rules, dribbling, passing, and shooting as well as oversee games and scrimmages. This is an in-cabin position.
Specialists at Camp Watitoh play a key role in creating fun and engaging experiences for campers, whose typical day revolves around running sessions for campers at their specific program area. Specialists start and end their day with the campers in their cabin, but during program periods, they lead activities in their program area. This dynamic leads to not only building a relationship with the campers in their own bunk, but gives specialists the opportunity to get to know each and every camper throughout the summer. This position is perfect for individuals looking to gain experience in working with children, coaching or teaching, or those seeking internship opportunities in their field.
All bunk counselors are “OD” (on duty) two to three times a week at night. During these nights counselors are assigned a bunk (sometimes their own) to get campers ready for bed, ensure they are getting to sleep at an age appropriate time, and are safe.
Essential Responsibilities:
Preparation of age appropriate lesson plans for the program area.
Ensure the safety of all participants in the program area.
Inspect and maintain all equipment in the program area regularly, and communicate any issues with the Athletic Director
Enforce camp rules and uphold safety standards in cabin and around camp.
Support the physical and emotional health of campers with the help of co-counselors and leadership staff.
Monitor and model proper hygiene & cleanliness for campers (shower schedules, making beds, brushing teeth, etc.)
Be present for On Duty shifts at night to ensure camper safety.
Contribute to camper and cabin assessments.
Assist with set up and shut down of cabins, unpacking campers at the start of the summer and packing at the end.
Be an active participant in camp-wide events and cabin activities.
Support camp with additional duties as assigned.
Additional Information About Camp Watitoh
Camp Watitoh is a seven-week, co-ed, sleepaway camp in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts. All staff at Watitoh, in addition to their salary, receive a travel stipend that scales with distance travelled to camp as well as room and board for the duration of their contract. Additionally, we have worked with universities across the country to provide our staff with internship opportunities in a wide range of fields. Some educational institutions require prior approval before starting internships. It is the student's responsibility to check with their institution to be sure their position meets any requirements before they accept a position.