Tripp Lake Camp

Tripp Lake Camp is located in Poland, Maine. We are a traditional 7 week residential summer camp for girls ages 8 to 16. Established in 1911, Tripp Lake Camp is accredited by the American Camping Association. Our program offers a wide range of activities. We are situated on 260 acres, with a mile of shorefront.

Tripp Lake Camp is a residential program, with one seven and a half session per summer. There are approximately 330 girls, ranging in age from 7 to 16. Tripp Lake Camp maintains a 1 to 3 counselor to camper ratio.

Tripp Lake employs 135 counselors to work directly with campers each season. If you love children, the outdoors and are warm and compassionate, please apply to teach one of the following activities.

Positions are available in the following areas:

WATERFRONT
(Lifeguard required)

  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Swimming (WSI required)
  • Water Skiing

ARTS

  • Arts & Crafts
  • Camp Newsletter
  • Dance
  • Enameling
  • Fine Arts
  • Nature Arts & Crafts
  • Photography
  • Pottery
  • Silver Jewelry
  • Video

LAND SPORTS

  • Archery
  • Basketball Field Hockey
  • Golf
  • GymnasticsAerobicsFitness
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

THEATRE

  • Artistic Director
  • Music
  • DirectorAccompanist
  • Costuming Director
  • Technical Director

OUTDOOR LIVING

  • TrippingCampcraftHiking
  • Rock Climbing
  • Ropes & Initiatives Course
  • Horseback Riding

OTHER

  • Advisors and Assistant Advisors
    (Age group leaders)
  • Nanny
  • Office / Secretarial

Job Application Instructions:

Over 100 counselor positions available.
Call 1-800-997-4347 today
(Canada & U.S. only)

SUMMER 2013 CAMP DATES: June 14th through August 11th

ONLINE STAFF APPLICATION

If you are interested in joining our staff, please complete our on-line application. We will contact you if we have a position that matches your expertise. We will arrange a personal interview or extended telephone conversation with a thorough discussion of your responsibilities as a counselor at Tripp Lake Camp.

Eligibility Requirements
  • US applicants must have completed their freshman year of college by June 2013.

Contact Information:

Contact: Nancy McCann
Assistant Director
Tripp Lake
PO Box 99
Poland, ME, United States 04274-0099
Phone: 207-998-4347
Fax: 207-998-2073
Email: nancy@tripplakecamp.com
WWW: http://www.tripplakecamp.com

Jobs:

Kayaking - Camp Counselor
Must have experience kayaking in lakes and rivers. Responsible for teaching campers various paddle strokes, boat and water safety as well as ensuring safety...
Location: Poland, ME
Posted on: Thu, 24 Jan 2013 by Tripp Lake Camp
Video - Camp Counselor
Responsible for teaching campers how to use digital video cameras, editing video content and documenting the contents of all videos. Candidate must also...
Location: Poland, ME
Posted on: Thu, 24 Jan 2013 by Tripp Lake Camp
Silver Jewelry - Camp Counselor
Must be able to teach how to make silver jewelry (earrings, necklaces, rings, beads, etc.) and how to safely use a torch. Candidate must be able to demonstrate...
Location: Poland, ME
Posted on: Tue, 15 Jan 2013 by Tripp Lake Camp
Canoeing - Camp Counselor
Must have experience canoeing in lakes and rivers. Responsible for teaching campers various canoe strokes, boat and water safety as well as ensuring safety...
Location: Poland, ME
Posted on: Tue, 15 Jan 2013 by Tripp Lake Camp
Sailing - Camp Counselor
Must have experience sailing in lakes/open water. Responsible for teaching campers how to rig a sail boat, sail and steer the boat. Candidate must also...
Location: Poland, ME
Posted on: Tue, 15 Jan 2013 by Tripp Lake Camp
Swimming - Camp Counselor
Must have experience teaching swim lessons. Responsible for teaching basic strokes, improving swimming skills and ensuring safety at the waterfront. Lifeguard/WSI,...
Location: Poland, ME
Posted on: Tue, 15 Jan 2013 by Tripp Lake Camp
Water Skiing - Camp Counselor
Must have experience driving a speed boat and pulling skiers/wakeboarders/kneeboarders. Also responsible for ensuring safety at the waterfront. Lifeguard/WSI,...
Location: Poland, ME
Posted on: Tue, 15 Jan 2013 by Tripp Lake Camp
Archery - Camp Counselor
Must be able to teach basic to advanced archery skills and techniques. Candidate must also be able to demonstrate skills and make corrections to form.
Location: Poland, ME
Posted on: Tue, 15 Jan 2013 by Tripp Lake Camp