Working as a summer camp counselor is almost a rite of passage. Everyone should do it at least once in their lives.
Many people have the impression being a camp counselor is strictly for college students. While working at camp is certainly ideal for college kids, you can have a rewarding experience working at camp at any age.
When to Apply
Many Los Angeles summer camps have already begun hiring for 2015. Since most camp directors prefer to fill their positions sooner rather than later, it's in your best apply for a job now while it's still early in the year and camps have positions available.
Day Camp or Resident Camp
You will need to decide whether you want to work at a summer day camp or a resident camp.
If you work at a day camp, you will spend your entire day at camp but sleep at home and have your weekends off.
If you work at a resident camp, you will essentially live at camp while sleeping in bunks, tents or cabins.
Here is a website to help you find a job working at an L.A. summer day camp.
If you are looking for a resident camp job, you can try a Google search on "Los Angeles sleepaway camp jobs 2015" (or some variation) as your starting point.
Good luck!
