Camp Augusta Counselor

Overview

Overnight Camp Counselor at Camp Augusta!

Location: Northern California (onsite housing provided)

Position Type: Full-time, seasonal

Pay & Dates: From $5000 for May 12th-August 8th (required dates)

Optional shoulder work available April 1st-September 20th.

Benefits: Fresh organic food, housing, utilities, training, and numerous perks!

Ready to lead by example, grow as a leader, and create unforgettable memories this summer? Camp Augusta is hiring Residential Summer Camp Counselors for an overnight, live-in summer camp in Northern California. This is a full-time seasonal role with housing, food, utilities, training, and certifications included.

This position is ideal for education majors, psychology majors, child development students, gap-year students, and aspiring teachers, therapists, and youth workers who want deep, hands-on experience in experiential education and youth development — and who may want to return for future summers.

We run nine weeks of camp serving 100 campers ages 8–16, supported by a 75-person co-ed staff community that values growth, challenge, play, and meaningful connections.

• Nonviolent Communication & conflict resolution
• Emotional intelligence & humanistic behavior management
• Flat hierarchy & sociocratic decision-making
• Group facilitation and experiential education
• Supporting children through meaningful emotional experiences
• 9 weeks of closely supported, real-world application

After extensive training, you’ll live onsite and support a cabin of five campers, guiding them throughout their session.

A typical day includes:

• Leading playful, themed and wacky Special Wake-Ups
• Teaching clinics you choose from 150+ options
• Designing a daily Cabin Activity
• Participating in immersive Evening Programs
• Facilitating childlike play during “Playstation”
• Ending each day with Evening Embers — reflection and connection
• Creating heartfelt gifts for campers and letters for parents

Learn more about the counselor role and schedule here:
Counselor Job Page

We are seeking passionate, energetic, and committed male role models who are:

• Dedicated to compassionately empowering youth: You ll guide and counsel five campers at a time, fostering their growth in social, emotional, and leadership skills while modeling positive character traits.
• Emotionally and physically resilient: Working long hours (7:00 AM to 10:00 PM) for nine weeks, this role requires your full engagement in a dynamic camp environment, offering rewarding challenges that help you develop resilience, leadership, and adaptability.
• Creative and playful: Whether you re building magical worlds with your campers or coming up with exciting new activities, you thrive in a dynamic, fun, and imaginative environment.
• Community-oriented: Build lifelong friendships within a team that feels more like a family, sharing experiences that push you to grow together.

Why This Role Is a Great Fit

Camp Augusta is a 90-acre, solar-powered nonprofit residential summer camp nestled in Northern California. We take 100 campers aged 8-16 at a time in cabins of 5. Our mission is to create a transformative and inclusive space where campers and staff alike can grow, explore, and experience the magic of the outdoors. We’re committed to fostering a culture of curiosity, empathy, and acceptance where everyone is celebrated for their unique identity.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Statement:
Read more at Diversity at Augusta

Send us a message on Indeed or email applications if you have any questions!

• At least 19 years of age by June 1, 2026
• Availability for at least May 12 – August 8
• Completion of 5–8 hours/week of pre-camp onboarding prior to arrival (Equivalent to a free university-level course in facilitation & communication)
• Experience working with children or youth:
  At least 3 months in a comparable setting with kids, or 100+ hours of youth mentorship

• Background or interest in education, psychology, counseling, social work, or child development
• A wide range of hobbies, passions, or skills you re excited to share
• Interest in returning for future summers and leadership growth