Summer Staff and Interns 2027

Are you looking to spend your summer outdoors, build professional leadership skills, and make a lasting impact on young people? 

Camp High Rocks—a premier boys’ sleepaway camp set across 1,000 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina—is officially hiring for our 2026 co-ed summer staff team!

We bring together 85 staff members each season to create a close-knit, supportive, and adventurous community for campers aged 7–16.

OPEN POSITIONS & ACTIVITY AREAS:

Most counselors serve as both Cabin Counselors and Activity Instructors in one of the following areas:

• Outdoor Adventure: Whitewater Paddling (Kayak/Canoe), Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Challenge Course, Backpacking & Hiking

• Waterfront: Swimming & Lifeguarding, Sailing, Fishing (11-acre lake)

• Classic Camp & Arts: Pottery, Crafts, Archery, Riflery, Horseback Riding

• Athletics: Tennis, Soccer, Disc Golf

• Operations & Media: Camp Photographers/Videographers, Nurses, Kitchen Team, Groundskeeping

🌟 WHAT WE PROVIDE:

✅ Competitive weekly salary ($325 – $440 /week depending on experience & position)

✅ Full room and board included (free meals and mountain housing)

✅ Free on-site laundry facilities

✅ Professional outdoor gear discounts (Pro Deals)

✅ Certification & training opportunities (CPR/First Aid, Wilderness First Aid/WFR, Paddling/Climbing skills)

✅ Internship credit assistance for college programs

📋 WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Completed at least one year of college or age 18

• Passion for outdoor recreation and mentoring youth

• High energy, collaborative team mindset, and strong communication skills

📍 Location: Brevard, NC (near Pisgah and DuPont State Forests)

📅 Season: Summer 2027

Ready to trade a desk job for 1,000 acres of wilderness?

👉 Submit a 30-second quick application or learn more at: https://staff.highrocks.com

✉️ Questions? Reach out to staffinfo@highrocks.com or DM us here!

Responsibilities

Camp High Rocks expects a lot. We want all staff members to make being with campers their top priority. As campers mature and grow, they will look to us for guidance, both directly given and subtly implied. With this in mind, we want staff that offer themselves as natural, caring people, willing to listen to campers and to each other, willing to take time and to care for another individual. It is a great experience to become a part of the High Rocks family.

Our program offers instruction that caters to each camper’s level. Campers choose their activities and progress at their own pace. Counselors provide basic to advanced instruction in one or two of our activity areas. 

Qualifications

At a minimum, our staff have completed their first year of college and/or are at least 18 years of age, typically finishing your first year of college. All of our staff are required to have a minimum of First Aid and CPR certification. Our backcountry staff are required to have at least Wilderness First Aid, but Wilderness First Responder is preferred and required for the trip leader. These wilderness medicine courses are typically available through camp before the season at a free or discounted rate. Many of the specialized activities may require certifications or previously demonstrated skills including teaching or mastery of certain levels.

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