Outdoor Adventure Instructor/ Counselor (Pioneering)

Camp Modin has summer job openings on our Pioneering Team. Camp Modin is looking for motivated, energetic, positive, and caring individuals to join our staff for this summer! Many of our staff, from a variety of majors, have been able to get internship credit through their schools. We provide great salaries, as well as housing, laundry, and meals for the summer. Come to Camp Modin to have the best summer of your life! A little bit about the job: As a counselor, you would be working and living in a cabin with a group of children (our kids range from 7-16 years) and participating in activities, sports, field trips, etc. What sets Modin apart is the magnificent waterfront nestled on the shores of Salmon Lake and unparalleled access to Maine's pristine wilderness. Our Pioneering Specialists are responsible for our Outdoor Pursuits and Adventures program. This program includes our Climbing Wall, our new High and Low Ropes courses, our Zipline, our Canoeing, Kayaking, and Stand-Up Paddleboarding program, and our overnight camping trips. As a Pioneering Specialist, you would be responsible for running overnight camping trips at our pioneering village, as well as leading hikes and other adventures (examples include boating trips, repelling trips, etc). You would also get involved with the campers in the bunks at meal times, in the evenings, and on trips.

Some activity areas include:

Sports:

Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Football, Floor Hockey, Lacrosse, Tennis, Pickleball, Gymnastics Water Activities:

Swim Instruction, Waterski, Wakeboarding, Tubing, Kneeboarding, Paddleboarding, Canoe/Kayaking, Sailing Creative Arts:

Arts & Crafts, Ceramics, Guitar, Drums, Theater, Nature, Dance Adventure:

High Ropes Course, Climbing Tower, Camping, Outdoor Adventure

DESIRED SKILLS

Experience or knowledge in one (or more) of these areas: camping, hiking, rock climbing, high ropes courses, archery, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding A passion for the outdoors Motivated, Hardworking, Dedicated Positive Individuals Want to make a difference in the lives of kids Experience working with kids is a plus

BENEFITS

Housing in dormitory style cabins, with some private housing available Regular days and nights off throughout summer. All meals and laundry service included Salaries start at $3,000 for the summer $500 completion bonus Got skills? We pay more! Extra pay for specialized skills starting at $500-$1000+ Up to $500 travel stipend (for distances greater than 450 miles) $100 "refer-a-friend" bonuses (for hired individuals who arrive to work at camp) Free room and board Modin welcomes individuals of all faiths and backgrounds.

Dates:

June 8th, 2026 - August 9th, 2026 If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to harrison@modin.com. We look forward to speaking with you in the near future, and hopefully welcoming you into the Modin family.

Website:

www.modin.com/our-staff

Pay:

$3,000.00 - $5,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Relocation assistance

Work Location:

In person