Private Camps
Camp Pontiac
Approximate Start Date
Start: 13 Jun 2025
Approximate End Date
End: 25 Aug 2025
Camp Type
Privately Owned
Location
2044 county Road #7, Copake NY 12516
Staff
Total: 300 (75 international staff) aged 18+
Campers
Total: 530 (co-ed camp)
Camp Overview
Camp Pontiac is a premier co-ed overnight camp located in New York State. We are situated in the foothills of the Berkshire mountains midway between New York City and Boston. The camp accommodates approximately 250 boys and 250 girls, ranging in age from 7 to 16. We offer a structured yet relaxed program in a safe, spirited and fun filled environment where the campers and staff members are part of a family. We promote kindness, inclusion, the development of independence and self-confidence and a sense of self-worth.
Do you have the skills they're looking for?
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Are you looking to hire staff with Outdoor Adventure & Nature skills?
Are you looking to hire staff with Sports & Horse Riding skills?
Are you looking to hire Waterfront & Lifeguard staff?
Are you looking to hire staff with Creative & Performing Arts skills?
Counsellor Roles:
Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!
Acting/Drama
Archery
Arts & Crafts
Climbing/Wall Tower
Digital Photography
Fishing
Golf
Gymnastics
High/Low Ropes Course
Kiln or Wheel
Lacrosse
Lifeguarding
Model Making
Motorboat Driving
Photography
Rock Climbing
Sailing
Soccer/Football
Tennis
Tye Dying
Volleyball
Waterskiing
Woodwork
Zumba
Hmm... What's your role?
Staff Time Off
On a typical day you will get one period off (out of five). During your off periods, you will have use of all courts and fields (when available), waterfront (but only if lifeguards are available and on-duty), Canteen, counselor lounge, ice cream parlor (when open) and on-camp movie theater (when available). Staff are on duty and are responsible for campers four nights per week; the other three nights, staff are free to enjoy their evening on or off camp. There is a camp curfew each evening.
Each staff member gets one day off per week during weeks 2 through 6; your day off will be determined during Staff Orientation. Places to visit on days off include:
- New York City: Approx. 2 hours north of NYC and we can arrange transportation to the nearest train station which will take you to Grand Central Station in Midtown Manhattan.
- Boston, MA: Approx. 2.5 hours from Boston and we have frequent scheduled bus trips for staff at a nominal fee.
- Great Barrington: A small boutique town in Massachusetts where you'll find good eats and Berkshire charm 30 mins from camp.
- Hudson, NY: Our closest city is just a 30 minute drive from camp. Here you'll find good food and art galleries along with our closest grocery stores & Walmart.
- Albany, NY: The capital city of New York State is just an hour’s drive from camp. It offers a large shopping mall.
Staff Qualities
We employ a staff of mature, fun and enthusiastic individuals who are patient, caring and nurturing. Our staff have a love for children and a desire to connect with them in a warm and positive manner.