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:

Enameling - Camp Counselor
Must be able to teach the skill of copper enameling (fusing powdered glass to copper) and how to use an electric kiln. Also responsible for ensuring camper...
Location: Poland, ME
Posted on: Tue, 15 Jan 2013 by Tripp Lake Camp
Fine Arts - Camp Counselor
Must be able to teach painting, drawing and pastels. Candidate must be able to explain/demonstrate the use of textures, shapes, and colors and how they...
Location: Poland, ME
Posted on: Tue, 15 Jan 2013 by Tripp Lake Camp
Nature Arts & Crafts - Camp Counselor
Must be able to teach and create projects from nature and natural materials (i.e. basket weaving, gardening, etc.).
Location: Poland, ME
Posted on: Tue, 15 Jan 2013 by Tripp Lake Camp
Pottery - Camp Counselor
Must have experience using an electric wheel and kiln. Also responsible for teaching about glazing, sculpting and hand building. Art skill and education...
Location: Poland, ME
Posted on: Tue, 15 Jan 2013 by Tripp Lake Camp
Head Chef
This is a seasonal full-time position, 12 weeks from May 30 to August 22. Six days a week, room and board are provided. Tripp Lake Camp is seeking an...
Location: Poland, ME
Posted on: Tue, 15 Jan 2013 by Tripp Lake Camp
Theatre - Camp Counselor
Responsible for organizing 8 plays, 2 talent shows and various other performances within the 7 weeks of camp. Experience in costuming, directing and music...
Location: Poland, ME
Posted on: Tue, 15 Jan 2013 by Tripp Lake Camp
Golf - Camp Counselor
Must be able to teach basic to advanced golf skills including techniques and form. Candidate must also be able to demonstrate skills and make corrections...
Location: Poland, ME
Posted on: Tue, 15 Jan 2013 by Tripp Lake Camp
Tennis - Camp Counselor
Must be able to teach basic to advanced tennis skills, drills, games and strategies. Candidate must also be able to accurately feed balls, demonstrate...
Location: Poland, ME
Posted on: Tue, 15 Jan 2013 by Tripp Lake Camp