Cabin & Activities Counselor

Camp Fern Legacy – Seasonal Staff Positions

Camp Fern Legacy offers a range of seasonal positions for counselors, kitchen staff, maintenance, stable hands, and more. Roles involve leading activities, teaching classes, preparing meals, maintaining camp infrastructure, and caring for horses.

• Campus Counselor / Cabin & Activity Counselor
  • Lead and teach activities such as swimming, horseback riding, crafts, sports, and classroom instruction.
  • Manage cabin operations and develop relationships with campers.
  • Coordinate with program directors and department heads to ensure safety compliance and quality programming.
• Kitchen Staff
  • Prep and cook meals for up to 150 campers and staff each meal.
  • Maintain kitchen operations and dining hall flow.
  • Operate in an outdoor environment; may require a Texas Food Handler or Food Manager license.
• Grounds & Maintenance Team
  • Perform plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, preventive maintenance, groundskeeping, and vehicle service.
  • Operate camp vehicles; must have a valid driver’s license and be 21+ years old.
• Stable Hand
  • Assist with grooming, feeding, stabling, and exercising horses.
  • Support horse program operations and maintain stables cleanliness.

• Minimum 18 years old.
• Mentally and physically ready for a busy, active summer with early mornings and weekend shifts.
• Team player with a can‑do attitude.
• Comfortable working outdoors in summer heat.
• Kitchen position: require or be willing to obtain a Texas Food Handler or Food Manager license.
• Maintenance position: prefer 2+ years of experience; must lift 50 lbs and operate camp vehicles.
• Stable hand: genuine interest in horse care and ability to perform physically demanding work.

• Room and board included.
• Generous off‑time and laundry service.
• Training in transferable skills: lifeguarding, challenge course, WSI, leadership, outdoor education.
• Paid specialized training and potential college credit.
• Opportunities for internships and college credit during the summer session.

All seasonal staff participate in comprehensive pre‑camp training that covers safety protocols, activity instruction, camper care, team building, and, depending on the role, specialized certifications such as lifeguard, water safety instructor, ropes course, and food handler licenses.