IT’S TIME
TO LEAD
DIFFERENTLY.

Please only fill out this application if you have verified that you meet our eligibility requirements below. If you are unsure, check your eligibility first - it only takes 2 minutes.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • You are at least 18 years old by May 1st.

  • You are available to work more than 9 weeks at camp from your arrival date in the US.

  • You can speak fluent English.

  • You have a clean criminal background.

Available Dates
**To participate in the J-1 visa program, participants must work at least 9 weeks. Summer camps often require participants to work up to 11 weeks. Please provide a rough estimate of the dates you are available if you do not specific dates at this time.**

There are several positions available to apply for. See below for a brief description:

  • Cabin Counselor
    • Cabin counselors have the opportunity to work with, play with, and develop relationships with campers. They live in cabins with the campers and are a central to the camper experience. A counselor’s responsibility primary focus is on having a positive lasting impact on the lives of campers and being a role model.
  • Activity Specialist
    • The Activity Specialist position is great for participants with proficiency in a unique skill who are interested in teaching or instructing that skill to campers. Specialist positions are available in the following activity areas: Sports & Adventure, Creative & Culinary Arts, Boating & Watersports, Equestrian & Horsemanship.
  • Media Production Specialist
    • Media Production Specialists should have specific technical skills photography, videography, or graphic design and will be involved in both production and post-production of various media assets and projects from start to finish.
  • Operations Specialist
    • Operations Specialists work in logistical or technical roles that have some interaction with campers and families and have a direct impact on the camper program. These roles are crucial to the smooth operation of camp and include roles related to Audio/Visual Production, Information Technology, Office Administration, and Retail Services.
  • Support Staff
    • Support Staff work in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles that ensure that camp is able to operate effectively. The following Support Staff positions are available: Cleaning Crew / Housekeeping, Work Crew / Facilities Team, Cook / Kitchen Crew.

Example:
- Work experience #1
- Company Name
- Dates of employment
- Position
- Description of role
- Reason for leaving

Please select 5 skills from the following list, rate your proficiency from 1-5, and provide an explanation of experience in these areas:
Archery / Riflery
Athletic Training / Fitness
Basketball
Boating
Camping / Outdoor Education
Canoeing / Kayaking
Cooking / Culinary Arts
Crafts / Creative Arts
Dance
Fishing / Fly Fishing
General Counselor
Graphic Design
Guitar
Gymnastics
Hiking
Horsemanship / Equestrian
Lifeguarding
Mountain Biking
Paintball
Photography
Pottery / Ceramics
Rock Climbing / Ropes Course
Skateboarding / Inline Skating
Soccer (Football)
Swimming
Tennis
Videography / Video Production
Volleyball
Wakeboarding / Waterskiing
Weightlifting
Woodworking
Other

Onward Leadership Exchange takes the safety of campers and staff at its partner camps very seriously and has a zero tolerance policy for abuse of any kind.

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Operations Specialist

Operations Specialists work in logistical or technical roles that have some interaction with campers and families and have a direct impact on the camper program. These roles are crucial to the smooth operation of camp and include roles related to Audio/Visual Production, Information Technology, Office Administration, and Retail Services.

Media Production Specialist

Media Production Specialists should have specific technical skills photography, videography, or graphic design and will be involved in both production and post-production of various media assets and projects from start to finish.

Support Staff

Support Staff work in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles that ensure that camp is able to operate effectively. The following Support Staff positions are available: Cleaning Crew / Housekeeping, Work Crew / Facilities Team, Cook / Kitchen Crew.

Activity Specialist

The Activity Specialist position is great for participants with proficiency in a unique skill who are interested in teaching or instructing that skill to campers. Specialist positions are available in the following activity areas: Sports & Adventure, Creative & Culinary Arts, Boating & Watersports, Equestrian & Horsemanship

Cabin Counselor

Cabin counselors have the opportunity to work with, play with, and develop relationships with campers. They live in cabins with the campers and are a central to the camper experience. A counselor’s responsibility primary focus is on having a positive lasting impact on the lives of campers and being a role model.