Merrie-Woode currently has counselor positions available for summer 2010!
Orientation: Sun. 5/30/2010 - Thurs. 6/3/2010; June Session: Fri. 6/4/2010 - Thurs. 6/24/2010;
Main Session: Sat. 6/26/2010 - Fri. 7/30/2010; August Session: Sun. 8/1/2010 - Wed. 8/11/2010

applicants must have completed a year of college or the equivalent. For application information, read further or e-mail betsy@merriewoode.com for specific job information.

Betsy Reese Helms
Staff Recruiter/Head Counselor
Camp Merrie-Woode
Sapphire, NC
(828) 743-3300

Priority is given to applicants who are available to interview in person by traveling to Camp Merrie-Woode® or meeting with a senior staff member on their campus.

Being a camp counselor is one of the most demanding jobs you can choose, as it requires long hours and self-sacrifice. Still, working at a summer camp is a wonderful experience allowing the opportunity to grow and gain leadership experience. The camp staff is a team of individuals who all work together to benefit the campers. Caring for children is a huge responsibility, which allows you to gain valuable experience and self-confidence.

Counselor Forms (For Contracted Counselors)
Health Form (same as campers)
Travel Form
What To Bring
Driving Permission

“I had a wonderful time this summer with both campers and counselors…Nothing made me happier than driving down the camp road…the senior staff makes a difference. Thank you so much for keeping Merrie-Woode wonderful."
Katherine Gibson,The University of Virginia

“Thank you for an absolutely wonderful summer. I'm glad I was able to experience a little piece of heaven tucked away from the rest of the world. Merrie-Woode is a special place…I loved working there."
Lindsey Clark, Clemson University

“I have had the best summer of my life. I learned more about myself and others in those three months than I ever imagined possible."
Rebecca Strickland, The University of Georgia

“I was very impressed by how organized and well run the camp is."
Debbie Bird, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

“I learned more than I can express right now- about teaching, about people, about positive influence and of course, about the Backstreet Boys!"
Jennifer Hammaker, graduate of Southern Methodist University

So, Why Apply to Merrie-Woode?
The Merrie-Woode staff forms lasting friendships and the senior staff cares about and supports individuals throughout the summer so that they can have the best summer of their lives.

Merrie-Woode's pay is competitive and includes the orientation week.
There are no day-to-day living expenses so that you can save most of your summer salary. There is the opportunity for training and certification. Camp will pay half of the expenses for approved courses such as CPR, WFR, WSI and lifeguard training. Merrie-Woode encourages staff to enjoy time off with a 32-hour leave period each week.

Often counselors can earn college credit by incorporating their camp work into internships which can include a wide variety of fields from education and outdoor recreation to specific disciplines such as environmental studies, biology, drama, studio arts, or psychology.

The senior staff is happy to support you and your institution by helping to design and monitor your internship.

While Camp Merrie-Woode® is rustic, it is well maintained with up to date facilities. Activities are stocked with the supplies and equipment needed to offer an excellent program. Camp's setting is beautiful as it is on a private lake surrounded by hardwood forests and a sheer rock face mountain.

Merrie-Woode campers are a great group of kids! They love camp and are enthusiastic and eager to learn.

For application information, e-mail Betsy@merriewoode.com

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