Summer Camp Counselor Job at Easterseals PORT Health, New Castle, VA

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  • Easterseals PORT Health
  • New Castle, VA

Job Description

A re you ready to make this summer unforgettable? Camp Easterseals Virginia (ESVA) is the place for you! We’re hiring passionate and energetic Camp Counselors to join us in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of New Castle, VA. At Camp ESVA, you’ll build meaningful connections, spark joy, and play a key role in providing life-changing experiences for children and adults of all abilities.

This is more than a job — it’s a summer that will stay with you forever.

Your Role in Our Mission:

As a Camp Counselor , you’ll help create a positive, inclusive environment for our campers. You’ll work closely with assigned camper(s) to support them in a variety of daily activities -everything from arts and crafts and adapted sports to swimming and campfires. You’ll also assist with personal care tasks like transfers, feeding, dressing, and other needs, ensuring that every camper has a safe, enjoyable experience.

Why You’ll Love This Job? 

Working at Camp ESVA is so much more than a summer job—it’s about making a real difference while having fun and growing personally and professionally. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Competitive Pay : The pay rate for the full summer camp (11.5 weeks) ranges from $3,450 to $4,025 depending on experience. 
  • Room & Board : All meals, including s’mores, and accommodations are provided.
  • Climate-Controlled Cabins
  • Biweekly Salary
    • Bonuses for referrals and returning staff!
  • Team Atmosphere : Work alongside passionate people from around the world.
  • Professional Development : Gain invaluable experience working with individuals with disabilities—a great addition to resumes for those pursuing careers in education, healthcare, social work, and more.
  • Days Off : Enjoy two full days off between each camp session to relax, recharge, and explore the surrounding area.
  • Beautiful Location : Work in a serene, wooded environment with activities like zip-lining, canoeing, and horseback riding just steps away.


What We’re Looking For: 

  • Education: High school diploma or GED required (some college coursework preferred)
  • Skills: Compassion, dedication, and a heart for helping others
  • A valid driver’s license and clean driving record
  • Physically able to lift and assist with transfers (up to 45 lbs) and assist with other personal care tasks. Must be comfortable with bending and kneeling.
  • Be able to commit to a minimum of 4 weeks at our camp!


If you are kind, caring, with a sense of humor, and seeking a rewarding opportunity where you will impact the lives of others, please apply directly at:

About Camp Easterseals: 

Camp Easterseals Virginia operates as part of Easterseals PORT Health. For 65 years, Camp Easterseals has provided quality recreational and therapeutic camp programming in the beautiful countryside of New Castle, Virginia. Children and adults with disabilities are able to experience all the outdoors has to offer including horseback riding, canoeing, swimming, arts and crafts, ziplining and campfires thanks to an amazing group of dedicated team members just like you.

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Language, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Tags

Full time, Summer work,

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