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:

Rock Climbing - Camp Counselor
Must have experience working on a rock wall, using high/low ropes as well as experience with team building. Candidates are responsible for teaching girls...
Location: Poland, ME
Posted on: Tue, 15 Jan 2013 by Tripp Lake Camp
Ropes & Initiatives Course - Camp Counselor
Must have experience working on high/low ropes and a rock wall as well as experience with team building. Responsible for teaching techniques and precautions...
Location: Poland, ME
Posted on: Tue, 15 Jan 2013 by Tripp Lake Camp
Horseback Riding - Camp Counselor
Responsible for instruction in English style riding, including jumping, grooming, tacking and equine safety. Candidate must have experience jumping or...
Location: Poland, ME
Posted on: Tue, 15 Jan 2013 by Tripp Lake Camp
Photography - Camp Counselor
Responsible for developing, printing and enlarging black and white photography. Must be familiar with a dark room and be able to teach campers how to...
Location: Poland, ME
Posted on: Tue, 15 Jan 2013 by Tripp Lake Camp
Nurse - Camp Counselor
Must be able to administer daily medication, keep detailed medical charts for campers & staff, provide health checks and monitor the everyday health of...
Location: Poland, ME
Posted on: Tue, 15 Jan 2013 by Tripp Lake Camp