Camp roles for the adventurers
Got a sense of adventure? Turn it into your dream summer job!
Thrill seekers, daredevils, and nature lovers will find camp roles that seem like they were designed just for them! Whether you have a head for heights, love working with animals, or simply enjoy a hike through the great outdoors, you’ll discover unforgettable experiences with a camp in America.
Transform your interests into skills as a summer camp counsellor with complete on-site staff training plus accommodation, food, and a wage (starting at $2,000) included with every role. Want to share the experience? Apply with a friend and if your interests are shared, we’ll try our best to find you a place together!
Whether you’re coming along solo or with a friend, just apply with us and we’ll find a camp that’s right for you from over 300 that we’re connected to. So, what are you waiting for?

Types of adventure roles

Mountaineering and Outdoor Climbing
Do you have SPA experience or another certification? Be fearless and apply for a camp with an outdoor climbing and mountaineering programme.

Teaching Survival Skills
Spend the summer in the great outdoors in the most beautiful parts of the USA! All while developing important skills for yourself as you teach children rafting, canoeing, mountain biking and more - all with on-site training included.

Working with Animals
Do you love animals? You could work at a camp with amazing creatures such as cows, sheep, goats, and chickens. Develop your very own nature program at a camp in America!

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Why choose outdoor adventure camp jobs with Wild Packs?
At Wild Packs, we have over 15 years of experience helping people like you find their dream summer camp job in America. We have a supportive team who’ll guide you through the process and match you to the perfect camp for your interests, whether that’s with a day camp or one through the whole summer!
- No registration or interview fees
- Work and travel with salaries starting from $2,000
- Change kids’ lives
- Learn new skills
- Amazing career development
- Travel across the USA
- Visa, four-month medical insurance and support

Faq's
We’ve written a whole page about the summer camp counsellor process, but we’ll give you the short answer, too. It was previously complicated, but it has now been made infinitely easier by our team who will help you through every step of the process!