Camps for Under-Served Communities
YMCA Camp Foss
Approximate Start Date
Start: 14 Jun 2025
Approximate End Date
End: 25 Aug 2025
Camp Type
Under-Served
Location
242 Willey Pond Road, Strafford, New Hampshire 03884
Staff
Total: 65 (12 international staff) aged 18+
Campers
Total: 200 (all-girls camp)
Camp Overview
Camp Foss is an overnight summer camp in Strafford, NH for girls ages 8 – 15. Located on 275 acres of woods between Parker and Evans Mountains, Camp Foss provides a setting that promotes exploration and personal development. Camp sessions include 1 week or 2 week camper sessions from late June to early August. Campers participate in activities like kayaking, swim lessons, archery, arts & crafts and many more. Our activity schedule starts with a 7:20am wake up and the campers are busy all the way until lights out at 9:30pm. Join us for a summer of fun you will never forget!
Do you have the skills they're looking for?
We asked the camp what positions they are looking to fill at the recruitment fair. Look out for the big thumbs up!
Are you looking to hire counselors with Creative & Performing Arts skills at the fair?
Are you looking to hire general counselors at the fair?
Are you looking to hire support staff at the fair?
Are you looking to hire counselors with Sports skills at the fair?
Counsellor Roles:
Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!
Acting/Drama
Archery
Athletics
Basketball
Canoeing
Dance
Directing
General Counsellors
Horseback Riding
Lacrosse
Lifeguarding
Nature
Outdoor Adventure
Paddle Boarding
Paintball
Softball
Stage Management
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Waterfront Staff
Yoga/Pilates
Campower Roles:
Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!
Assistant Cook/Food Prep
Dining Hall Service
Dishwashing/Kitchen Cleaning
Groundskeeping
Housekeeping
Laundry
Hmm... What's your role?
Staff Time Off
1 day (24 hours) during the week, 1 night (10 hours) in between sessions (every 2 weeks) except staff week. Evenings off on camp when not on nights duty; periods off during the day as assigned.
Staff Qualities
Hard worker, great with children, outgoing and team player.