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Camp Lakota

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Approximate Start Date

Start: 20 Jun 2025

Approximate End Date

End: 25 Aug 2025

Camp Type

Privately Owned

Location

56 Park Rd, Wurtsboro New York 12790

Staff

Total: 140-160 (50-65 international staff) aged 18+

Campers

Total: 350 (co-ed camp)

Camp Overview 

Camp Lakota, located just 90 miles from New York City, sits high atop the Wurtsboro Hills in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains. We are situated on 200 of the most beautiful acres of land. Our Masten Lake with its sandy beaches and diverse waterfront sports has helped make Lakota a family tradition for 90 years.

We offer a full range of land and water sports and a wide range of specialty activities, including horseback riding on campus, 150 ft zip line, 50 ft climbing wall, low ropes course, and waterskiing. 

Our tennis courts, beach volleyball courts, basketball courts, and hockey rinks are well lit for night activities. Two terrific heated swimming pools, also with lighting, allow campers to enjoy swimming both day and night.We also offer a comprehensive Theater and Music program at camp.

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Do you have the skills they're looking for?

We asked the camp what positions they are looking to fill. Look out for the big thumbs up!

Are you looking to hire counsellors with Sports skills?

Are you looking to hire Waterfront staff and Lifeguards?

Are you looking to hire counsellors with Outdoor Adventure & Nature skills?

Are you looking to hire counsellors with Creative & Performing Arts skills?

Meet the Camp!

Come and meet us at your nearest job fair for the opportunity to get hired on the spot! Get ready for a summer you'll never forget.

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9th Dec 2024 Virtual Fair Israel

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9th Dec 2024 Virtual Fair Slovakia

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9th Dec 2024 Virtual Fair Croatia

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Counsellor Roles:

Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!

Animal/Farm Care
Archery
Arts & Crafts
Athletics
Baseball
Basketball
Canoeing
Ceramics & Pottery
Climbing/Wall Tower
Cooking
Cycling
Fishing
Gardening
Go-Karts
Golf
Gymnastics
High/Low Ropes Course
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Jewelry
Kayaking
Kiln or Wheel
Lacrosse
Lifeguarding
Martial Arts
Motorboat Driving
Mountain Biking
Music
Orienteering
Overnight Camping
Painting
Photography
Rock Climbing
Rowing
Sailing
Skateboarding
Soccer/Football
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Wakeboarding
Waterskiing
Yoga/Pilates
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Hmm... What's your role?

Staff Time Off

1 day off a week, not including the first and last weeks of camp. Staff nights work out to be 3-4- nights on, 3-4 nights off each week.

Staff Qualities

General Counselor
A counselor is responsible for the health, hygiene, and safety of the campers in his/her bunk. Cleanliness and neatness are the responsibility of the counselor. Through your example and leadership, the campers must share in the care of every bunk. A counselor should be able to guide and supervise, and must be enthusiastic, patient, and self-controlled. A sense of humor is essential.

Activity Specialist
A specialty counselor is responsible for teaching a particular activity or skill, at least some of the time. You are to be with the campers in your bunk the remainder of the day. Each counselor is responsible for the health, hygiene, and safety of each camper in his/her bunk. A counselor should be able to guide and supervise, and must be enthusiastic, patient, and self controlled. A sense of humor is essential.