Located less than two hours from New York City, Camps KenMont and KenWood are ACA-accredited brother/sister camps for youngsters aged 7-15. Both camps have many positions available to international candidates looking to spend their summer 2027 working at summer camps in America. So if you are a hard-working individual passionate about working with kids of all ages, these camps could have the perfect role for you
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Camp Kenmont for Boys and KenWood for Girls is a premium sleepaway brother/sister camp which opened to campers in 1924. Meaning that the camp, which is nestled amongst the stunning landscape of the Berkshire Mountains in Connecticut, has been welcoming youngsters through its doors for over 100 years.
The campground is set on an enormous 200+ acre plot of land that is surrounded by woodlands and mountain views. This huge campground features two stunning campsites, both with incredible state-of-the-art facilities and endless room for fun and activities. The grounds also feature a stunning springwater lake which is home to countless exciting waterfront activities.
KenMont and KenWood is a brother/sister camp. This means that the camps share the same grounds, but have different facilities for boys and girls. Both of the camps also have their own staff members, own programme’s, own culture, and own identity.
Nestled on a stunning plot of land amongst the stunning Berkshire mountains of Kent, Connecticut, the campground features stunning 360-degree mountain views. This location is not only beautiful but features a huge amount of shaded areas where campers and staff can enjoy a rest from the summer sun.
The huge 200+ acre campground features a number of state-of-the-art facilities that are home to the many classes, activities, and workshops the camps offer. These facilities include several sports fields, art studios, climbing walls, adventure courses, archery ranges and so much more.
The camp is located just 90 minutes from the iconic New York City. This means that you can easily explore one of the world’s most popular and interesting cities in the 30 days you have to travel the country after your camp contract.
Camp KenMont and KenWood is a brother/sister camp which means that the grounds feature a girl’s camp and a boys’ camp. However, both camps have their own staff, programmes, activities and cultures. This means that there are a huge number of job openings for both camps.
The vast campgrounds of Camp KenMont and KenWood are home to a huge amount of incredible activities for both camps. Many of the activities that the camps offer are very unique such as boating, wakeboarding, and watersports.
With so many amazing activities and classes available to campers, the camps have a huge amount of job positions that need to be filled every summer. Therefore, if you are looking for an adventure role, sports role, arts role, waterfront role, or just a general camp counsellor role, Camps KenMont and KenWood have the perfect position for you.
Every summer, Camp KenMont and Kenwood look to hire individuals who have a passion for working with children and enjoy being part of a team. The camp strongly believes that mutual respect and positive values are vital and can have a hugely positive impact on the development of a child.
As a member of staff, you will have many roles and responsibilities. These responsibilities will include helping the children to develop good habits, make good decisions, and embrace relationships as well as teamwork. In addition to this, You will be expected to play with, cheer for, care for, and teach your campers while ensuring that they are having the summer of a lifetime.
Here at Wild Packs, for over 16 years we have been helping young Brits embark on summers working at camps in America. During this time, we have helped thousands of individuals travel and work at locations all across the United States. We have also been able to gain unrivalled experience and build incredible relationships with ACA-accredited summer camps.
In addition to this, every member of the Wild Packs team has embarked on one or multiple summers working at camps in the USA. They can therefore answer any questions or queries that you may have and also offer exceptional advice on the application process, visa interview, and life at camp.
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