Camp Chanco provides an opportunity for young, college aged students to serve as mentors in counselor and instructor positions. These staff positions are the foundation for the entire camping program. A positive and enthusiastic camp staff is essential for a fun and rewarding camper experience. The Camp Director will review all staff applications, check all references, and extend offers to only the most qualified, experienced, and mature applicants.  Virginia is an at will employment State.

All staff positions will meet American Camp Association (ACA) standards and will include a full professional background check. The safety of the campers is THE number one priority of Camp Chanco and this goal depends on a diligent and competent staff. Some of the schools that the summer counseling and program staff have attended are; UVA, UNC, Radford University, University of Richmond, VCU, JMU, Randolph Macon, ECU, Virginia Tech, VMI, and many more. Some of the countries our staff has come from are Britain, Ireland, Germany, South America.

The summer camp is in session from mid-June to mid-August. There is a staff training week in mid-June. Most staff will be contracted to work from June 22nd - August 21st. Applicants should return the application to Camp Chanco by April 15th. 

Positions Available:

• Counselors: Ages 18 and older - 8 male, 8 female
• Waterfront Director: 21 years or older with appropriate lifeguard certification
• Waterfront Pool Personnel: WSI, Lifeguards, Canoe Instructors,
• Sailing Instructors - Certified in appropriate areas
• Arts & Crafts Personnel
• Environmental (Nature) Instructor: First Aid Certification & CPR
• Archery Instructor: First Aid Certification/CPR
• Ropes Course Personnel: 21 years or older - appropriate certifications and/or 2 years or more documented experience. First Aid Certification/CPR
• Program Director: 21 years or older-First Aid certified/CPR
• Out-trip Personnel: Biking, Rappelling, Canoeing, Sailing, Climbing, - appropriate documented experience  21 years of age or older. First Aid certified/CPR
• CIT: (Counselor In Training) 15 - 17 years old.

Salary ranges for 10 weeks: Counselor salary ranges - $900.00 - $1,500.00 depending on experience and certifications. Program staff (i.e.. waterfront, ropes, archery, arts & crafts) Salary ranges - $1,000.00 - $2,500.00 depending upon position, experience and certifications. All positions include room, board, and staff shirt. 

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