Seasonal Camp Jobs

At Camp Robbinswold, Camp River Ranch, and Camp St. Albans, we are looking for staff who are passionate about guiding youth in their outdoor adventures! Join our welcoming community for a summer of memories, friendships and personal growth. Staff will be selected based on their desire to work with youth and families, strong interpersonal skills, and experience working with a variety of backgrounds of people.

Find current job openings, view full job descriptions, and apply for your position of interest through Paylocity by clicking the Apply Today button below.

Note: Overnight staff will work a spilt summer at Camp Robbinswold and Camp St. Albans for Summer 2026. All overnight staff positions are listed at Camp St. Albans.

Our Camps

Staff-Led Overnight Camps:

At these camps, campers typically attend for one week, with some variability based on their program session, and are grouped by age and program into a “unit.” Each unit has two to three unit counselors who supervise campers and guide them to their activities, which are facilitated by program specialists. This is your traditional summer camp experience.

Camp Robbinswold: Lilliwaup, WA. Located on the Hood Canal, Camp Robbinswold’s 570 acres include a mile of saltwater beachfront, six miles of trails, and a freshwater lake. Our programs at this property primarily focus on trip and travel opportunities including but not limited to sea kayaking, sailing, canoeing, backpacking, hiking, and watersports. Our waterfront is the hub of activity during the summer season, and it is the location of our swim area, boat ramp, and marine biology center. Camp Robbinswold is geared toward older campers (grades 6–12).
Camp St. Albans: Allyn, WA. Camp St. Albans covers 414 wooded acres with over five miles of trails, all surrounding beautiful Lake Devereaux. The property is known for its unique Viking Boats and the gnomes that inhabit the camp. This property primarily focuses on traditional camp activities such as arts and crafts, archery, swimming, and boating. Campers can choose from a variety of creative programs including outdoor survival skills, space discovery, and construction.

Day Camp

We are excited for the return of Day Camp to Camp River Ranch! Day Camp will run Monday through Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM with staff hours starting as early as 7:00 AM and ending no later than 6:00 PM. Staff will be scheduled for a 40 hour work week and receive breaks throughout the day. Staff will have the opportunity to ride camp buses to and from camp and support the check-in and check-out processes at bus stops.

Camp River Ranch: Carnation, WA. Located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, Camp River Ranch spreads across 486 diverse acres with miles of trails to explore. The camp offers many traditional camp activities including swimming, canoeing, kayaking, archery, challenge course and a climbing wall. This camp is known for its iconic red barn located in the property’s central meadow.

In addition to employment, we also offer opportunities to volunteer at our camps. Learn more on our Ways to Volunteer with Camp webpage.

Staff Benefits

Come develop the life skill’s today’s employers demand, in addition to these benefits and transferable skills that will help prepare you for any career:

Competitive salaries, starting at $95/day
Room and board is provided (Camp St. Albans and Camp Robbinswold)
Widespread and in-depth staff training, in addition to certifications in: archery, lifeguard, First Aid/CPR, and Youth Mental Health First Aid
Opportunity to live, play, and work in the outdoors
Become a child's hero and make new friends
Create a network of relationships and contacts that will last a lifetime
Skills learned will help prepare you for any career!

Camp St. Albans and Camp Robbinswold Staff FAQs:

View answers to frequently asked questions about Camp St. Albans and Camp Robbinswold staffing below!

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We serve over 1,000 participants in our camp programs each summer in grades 2–12. Our campers include everyone who identifies with the Girl Scout experience, which includes cisgender girls, gender-expansive youth, transgender youth, non-binary youth, gender nonconforming youth, genderqueer youth, and any girl-identifying human. Our staff community is a reflection of the campers we serve!

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Staff start the second or third week of June (dependent on position) and end the third week of August. Exact start/end dates are available on Paylocity.

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Employment begins with 2–3 weeks of paid staff training. Each camp offers seven sessions / weeks of campers, with sessions starting on Sunday afternoons and ending Friday afternoons. At the end of the summer, two days are allotted for “post-camp” in which we clean camp and have an end-of-season staff party.

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Daily Breaks: You will receive two hours off for each full work day, Monday–Thursday. During that time, you are free from activities with campers and may do your laundry (free for staff), connect with family, or nap.

Weekend Breaks: Staff typically finish up on Fridays around 6:00 PM and start up again on Sunday mornings. Multi-week programs may have their weekend breaks scheduled at a different time than other staff to ensure campers have adequate supervision.

On time off, staff are free to stay at camp and use the staff lounge (equipped with a full kitchen, showers, and WiFi), do laundry (free for staff), head into town, or go home as long as they relax and use their time wisely.

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We strive to be flexible as we understand that life continues outside of work. We do ask for as much notice as possible when it comes to requesting time off so that we may have adequate time to help find coverage for your absence.

We do have a preference that staff are able to work the entire season but understand that this may not be possible. We will work with applicants on their availability as it relates to the position they have applied to. Please indicate your availability during the interview process. If more time off needs to be requested following the interview, please bring it to the attention of the Camp Director as soon as possible.

Please note that time off is unpaid. Staff are provided with three paid sick days for the season as needed.

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Unit Counselors and Program Specialists: Staff live in separate cabins or rooms within hearing distance of campers. You will be responsible for supervising your camper group, but will have a separate living space with adults only. Staff will move cabins and their gear weekly based on their unit assignments.

Administrative Staff and Kitchen Staff: Staff live in cabins in central camp with one to four roommates.

Cabins: Camp is rustic! Cabins range from platform tents to open-air cabins. The majority of cabins have no electricity. Cabins have twin-sized bed frames with mattresses and bathrooms nearby with running water and non-flush toilets (latrines). Flush toilets and showers are available at camp near the dining hall and in the staff lounge.

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Staff will be provided the same meals and snacks that campers are provided, as well as a lunch before campers arrive on each check-in day. Meals are kid and adult friendly.
Our kitchen is able to accommodate most dietary restrictions and/or food allergies (gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, dairy free, etc.).
On days off, kitchen staff may have leftovers set aside for staff to access but expect to provide your own meals during those times. You will have access to a fully functional kitchen shared amongst other staff. For those without their own cars, we provide transportation to town weekly for staff to shop at the grocery store and stock up.

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We have an unplugged environment at camp for our campers. Staff cell phones are to be kept away on silent in backpacks when you are working, available only for emergencies. Phones may be used on your break in our staff lounge, which has Wifi access.

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A typical day’s schedule is jam packed so campers get the most out of their experience. A lot happens! Here is a sample day:

7:00 Camper wake-up

7:45 Flag Ceremony

8:00 Breakfast

9:00 Morning Activities

12:30 Lunch

1:30 Me Time (rest hour)

2:30 Afternoon Activities

5:45 Flag Ceremony

6:00 Dinner

7:00 All Camp Activity

9:00 In cabins getting ready for bedtime

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We like to be realistic about what’s it like to work at camp. It is a hard job that can be physically and emotionally demanding—you’re on your feet and looking after the needs of children all day. You have limited time off, a lack of privacy in living quarters, and work with others for six days straight

That being said, working at camp can be an extremely rewarding job! Many staff members return year after year to create special memories and make lasting impressions for our campers. You learn amazing skills you can take to any future jobs, and make the best of friends. Staff tend to get out of camp what they put into it—so if you lean into the experience, you’ll find community and make an impact.

Summer Camp Goals

As a member of our seasonal summer camp staff team, you’ll help us work with campers to achieve these outcomes:

Goal 1: Connect with others and develop healthy relationships.

Campers learn to form meaningful friendships. They learn to communicate effectively and work with others—and understand when and how to seek help from others.

Goal 2: Strengthen positive values.

Campers learn to foster an awareness, appreciation, and commitment to the preservation of our natural world. They learn to respect and value diverse backgrounds, viewpoints, and life experiences, and how to demonstrate helpful and caring behavior. They recognize and accept the consequences of their actions and decisions.

Goal 3: Develop constructive conflict resolution and prevention skills.

Campers learn to recognize conflict situations. They can resolve differences in a positive manner (i.e. through discussion).

Goal 4: Learn and build upon practical life and outdoor living skills.

Campers demonstrate appropriate outdoor living skills and seek opportunities to expand their knowledge. They become more independent and develop self-sufficiency.

Goal 5: Develop leadership skills and educate and inspire others to act.

Campers gain confidence in themselves and their abilities. They assist peers and seek help from them. Campers encourage others and assist in teaching others new skills.

Goal 6: Provide opportunities for campers to feel empowered to make a difference in the world.

Campers will learn and practice environmental stewardship (i.e. minimum impact/leave no trace). They will seek to expand their knowledge and set challenging goals for themselves. They will feel they have important roles and responsibilities in their groups/communities. They will also understand the importance of volunteering in community activities to help the environment and others.

Girl Scouts of Western Washington values diversity, equity, inclusion, racial justice, and belonging, and we foster a welcoming, inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, veteran status, sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, and gender expression of identity), marital status, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability, or any other protected classification under applicable laws.

Girl Scouts of Western Washington uses the term girl inclusively to speak to everyone who identifies with the Girl Scout experience, which includes cisgender girls, gender-expansive youth, transgender youth, non-binary youth, gender nonconforming youth, genderqueer youth, and any girl-identifying human. 