Camps for Under-Served Communities
YMCA Camp Oakes
Approximate Start Date
Start: 28 May 2025
Approximate End Date
End: 25 Aug 2025
Camp Type
Under-Served
Location
47400 Monte Vista Dr, Big Bear, CA 92314, USA
Staff
Total: 26 (10 international staff) aged 18+
Campers
Total: 350 (co-ed camp)
Camp Overview
YMCA Camp Oakes is a residential summer camp sitting at 7,400 feet in the San Bernardino Mountains of southern California. We serve as a rental facility for camps from all over southern California and serve a widely diverse population. Camp Oakes summer staff serve as program leaders and instructors for our visiting groups, but do not live with the campers.
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 Waterfront staff and Lifeguards?
Are you looking to hire counsellors with Outdoor Adventure & Nature Skills?
Are you looking to hire Support Staff (Campower)?
Counsellor Roles:
Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!
Climbing/Wall Tower
High/Low Ropes Course
Hiking
Lifeguarding
Orienteering
Outdoor Adventure
Waterfront Staff
Youth Work
Campower Roles:
Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!
General Maintenance
Groundskeeping
Housekeeping
Hmm... What's your role?
Staff Time Off
Staff get 1 day off and two nights off a week.
Staff Qualities
A desire to experience summer as a tight-knit community of friends you haven't met and A willingness to invest your talents and experience in all of camp's opportunities.