‘Camp’ Camp is a great place to share your skills, talents, and knowledge with a community of fun & adventurous LGBTQ folks from all over the country.  Our staff program is our version of a “sliding scale,” allowing those on a limited budget to still be able to attend and enjoy Camp.  Many of our Staff return year after year, as they discover that working at Camp often feels like play and makes their week a fun and highly rewarding experience. 

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required of all 2023 Campers & Staff. Our COVID protocols for Camp 2022 are subject to change/review prior to ‘Camp’ Camp 2023.

work a few & save a lot

Staff members at ‘Camp’ Camp are paid via a “work/play” compensation system.  Just over half of the people who attend Camp each summer do so as part of our Staff, taking advantage of the reduced fee schedule in exchange for working during the week.  The fact that over 75% of our Staff return year after year is probably an excellent indication that you can work at Camp and still have the best time ever!

Staff positions are available in both the Program and Operations areas of Camp.  The Program Staff consists primarily of our Activities Instructors, so those applicants must possess the specific skills and experience required to lead specific activities.  If you don’t have the requisite skills to lead an activity, all you need to be a part of our Operations Staff is a positive attitude, a good work ethic, and the ability to work well as part of a team.  Program Staff are scheduled during specified activity periods each day. (A typical day at Camp is broken into four activity periods, running either 90 minutes or 2 hours in length.)  Most Operations Staff are scheduled to work specific hours throughout the week as necessitated by their particular position.

Each Staff member—from Activity Instructor to Dishwasher— is vital in creating a positive Camp experience for everyone at ‘Camp’ Camp, so we look for team players who can commit to making their individual position their priority the week of Camp, while simultaneously modeling Camp’s culture of community, inclusion, and encouragement. For full details on what we expect of our staff, click here.

staff levels & fee schedule

Please note that all rates noted below are subject to change for ‘Camp’ Camp 2023.

Staff I (Staff member pays $1325*): Operations or Program Staff who work approximately 12 hours during the week and Activity Instructors who lead one (1) activity period per day.

Staff II (Staff member pays $1000*): Operations or Program Staff who work approximately 20 hours during the week and Activity Instructors who lead two (2) activity periods per day.

Staff III (Staff member pays $675*): Operations or Program Staff who work approximately 28 hours during the week or any Staff who works a combination of a Staff I and Staff II level position.

Staff IV (Staff member pays $350*): Operations or Program Staff who work approximately 36 hours during the week, Activity Instructors who lead three to four (3-4) activity periods per day, or any Staff member who works a combination of two (2) Staff II positions.  Staff members in this category are generally given at least 2-3 activity periods off during the week to allow them to enjoy Camp activities.

Staff V (Staff member pays $50-175*, depending on position): Executive Operations or Program Staff who work 40 or more hours during the week, any staff position requiring extensive “On Call” hours, or certain Team Leader positions which involve pre-Camp planning hours.

Staff VI (Paid Staff): Operations or Program Staff who work 45 or more hours during the week, Staff with highly specialized skills, or certain Team Leader positions which involve specialized skills and/or extensive pre-Camp planning hours.

Monthly payment plans are available for all levels of Staff fees. The earlier you apply and are accepted, the lower your monthly payments. (A $25 Payment Plan Administrative Fee applies to all payment plans.)

*All fees include a 9% Maine Use & Lodging tax.

currently available positions

In addition to the positions listed below, we are often looking to add new activities to our Activities Schedule. If you are an enthusiastic, people-person with a unique, fun Arts & Crafts project, specialized skill, or outdoor activity that you would like to share with a group of fun-loving, adventurous LGBTQ adults, send an e-mail to registration@campcamp.com with your proposal.

You may also e-mail us at that e-mail address if you’d like more details on any of the positions listed below. We are also able to combine Staff positions to create a fee level that is in line with your budget (i.e., two Staff II positions can be combined to make an overall Staff IV level position with fees of only $350).

Registration & Staff Application Period for Camp 2023 will open in early 2023. We’ll post available positions then. Check back soon!

apply

To apply for our Staff, simply complete the Online Staff Application Form by clicking on the link below.  The form is easiest to complete from a laptop or desktop computer.  

Be sure to complete the application form in its entirety, as incomplete applications will not be considered.  Please allow at least 2-4 weeks for processing and review of your application.

All Staff must be available for Staff Training beginning at noon on the day prior to the official start of Camp .  Please do not apply if you cannot be in Maine in time for Staff Training.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required for all 2023 Campers & Staff. 

> apply here!

We’ll be accepting applications for Staff for Camp 2023 sometime in early 2023. Stay tuned!