Dates of Employment
Regular Season: 9 Weeks » June 2, 2026 – August 8, 2026
Plus Specialty/Mini Camp Week: 10 Weeks » June 2, 2026 – August 15, 2026
Plus Mini Camp Week 2: 11 Weeks » June 2, 2026 – August 22, 2026
All first-year staff are required to attend Staff Training. Our camp program lasts 8 weeks, with the first two-week campers arriving on June 15, 2026. Depending on qualifications and availability of positions, some staff work beyond the regular camp season during Specialty Week/Mini Camps. Dates of employment will be determined during the interview and hiring process. To qualify for a counseling position, you must be available to work for at least 9 weeks (June 2 through August 8, 2026).
Staff Training Arrival Dates
Rocks & Ropes Activity Counselors: June 2, 2026
Backpacking Activity Counselors (needing WFA certification): June 2, 2026
Any staff needing/wanting Lifeguard Certification: June 2, 2026
All other counselors: June 4, 2026
Salary Information
| Base Salary for 2026: | $575 per week |
| ($5175 for June 04 -August 8) |
Salary Additions
| Completion Bonus | |
| Summer Completion Bonus | $200 |
| Specialty/Mini Camp Bonus | $100 |
| Certifications per week (terms) | |
| Lifeguard | $40 |
| Wilderness First Aid | $40 |
| Wilderness First Responder | $60 |
| Wilderness EMT | $60 |
| Travel Stipend (terms) | $50-500 |
Additional benefits to salary provided by camp for camp counselors and staff are weekly laundry service and room and board.
Salary for other positions (supervisor, kitchen, maintenance, office, etc.) are calculated on a different scale. Please email staff@goldarrowcamp.com for details.