Join our Camp Comstock Staff for Summer 2024!

Every summer our year-round staff is joined by an amazing group of summer camp staff! We take pride in having staff that are responsible and courageous, and who love to have fun and to serve as positive role-models for our campers. Many of our staff members return year after year to give our campers the best camp experience. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply! Please email a cover letter and resume to our camp director Peyton at pdennis@gsnypenn.org

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Camp Comstock is located in Ithaca, NY. We have been proudly providing camping and outdoor experiences since 1927. Many of our campers are Girl Scouts, but we welcome non-Girl Scouts, too!

What we are looking for in our staff:

  • Interest in working with children

  • Loves the outdoors

  • Loves to have fun, be silly, and not take yourself too seriously!

Employment Dates: June 23- August 23

Open Positions:

  • Few environments are as special as camp, where kids become a community as they learn both how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group as they engage in physical, social and educational activities. Camping teaches self-reliance, a love for nature and the outdoors, and the development of attitudes and practices that build character and leadership—all amidst the fun of campfires, canoeing, archery, talent shows, and meaningful relationships. Counselors are dedicated to making sure camp is an amazing experience for every camper. Minimum age: 18.

  • Opportunities show a skill in one area and work with all children. Art, Theater, Nature, etc.

  • Camp Comstock offers certifications is Waterfront Lifeguard when hired.

  • Love to cook? Working in the kitchen will give you the practical skills needed.

FAQs:

  • Comstock is located on Cayuga Lake in Ithaca, NY. We are a Girl Scout camp that has been proudly serving Girl Scouts and the community since 1927.

  • Girl Scout and camping experience are a plus, but not required! We are looking for staff that are kind, caring, and will serve as positive role-models for our campers. If you have a positive attitude and love to have fun, we encourage you to apply!

  • All staff will attend our staff training, where you will learn everything you need to know to be an effective staff member. If there are any activities you are not comfortable being trained in, that is okay - just be sure to indicate that on your application. Staff training is also an important time to get to know and bond with your fellow staff members. We become a close-knit family during the summer, and it all starts at training. We love to have fun with everything we do at camp, and staff training is no exception!

  • Counselors will sleep in staff cabins near their campers’ cabins. Staff do not sleep in the same cabin as campers. The staff cabins have electrical outlets and lights. Each cabin unit also has a pavilion, fire pit, and access to a latrine. There are two shower houses at camp with flush toilets and showers. Laundry facilities are also available for staff use.

  • YES! We have positions available for the day. You will not need to sleep at camp when working day camp. Lunch is available for day camp staff.

  • Room and board is included as part of your summer salary. Staff will eat in the dining hall alongside their campers. We serve a variety of kid-friendly foods. Staff are welcome to bring their own snacks to eat on their breaks and on days off. Lunch only for day camp staff not living on the property.

  • We strive to provide our campers with a jam-packed session of fun, where they can make new friends, gain confidence, and develop independence. We provide a girl-led environment, where our campers are encouraged to design their own camp experience. We offer many activities, including swimming, boating, archery, crafts, games, outdoor cooking, campfires, songs, and more! Many of our campers return year after year and look forward to making new friends and trying new things.

    • A positive attitude

    • Responsible

    • Willing to try new things and have fun

    While prior experience is always a plus, we value a positive attitude over experience. We will train you in anything you need to know!

  • Reach out to the Camp Director, Peyton Dennis @ pdennis@gsnypenn.org

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Hanging at the waterfront
Parachute game