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Camp Stella Maris Summer Staff
Benefits
A rewarding experience! Get paid to play as you grow as a person & leader while impacting the lives of children.
Important Dates
Due dates for forms, training requirements dates in addition to 8 weeks of summer camp.
Questions?
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Live out of the area?
(Coming soon)
Check out our information for staff coming in from outside the U.S.
Travel info, packing lists & more
Cabin staff
Kitchen staff
Overnight Camp Dates
B Week: June 28 – July 4
C Week: July 5 – 10
D Week: July 12 – 18
E Week: July 19 – 24
F Week: July 26 – Aug 1
G Week: August 2 – 7
H Week: Aug 9 – 15
I Week: Aug 16 – 21
2026 Important Dates
New Staff Orientation
June 6 – 7
Open House
June 7
Camp Set Up Week
June 15 – 19
Pre-camp Training Week
June 21 – 26
Day Camp Dates
Week 2: June 29 – July 3
Week 3: July 6 – 10
Week 4: July 13 – 17
Week 5: July 20 – 24
Week 6: July 27 – 31
Week 7: August 3 – 7
Week 8: Aug 10 – 14
Week 9: Aug 17 – 21
Live-in Positions
CORE
Adventure Director: Plan and implement Adventure programming utilizing low ropes elements, team building exercises/games, and outdoor adventures. The focus of the Adventure Program is to offer activities that encourage teamwork, personal growth, and outdoor skills while providing a fun and engaging environment for campers. It aims to build confidence and promote collaboration through experiential learning. Oversee program area, including staff management, scheduling, program quality, and maintenance.
CABIN COUNSELOR
Overnight Cabin Counselor: Assist in supervising and mentoring a cabin of 10-14 campers, providing leadership and guidance during activities, meals, and nighttime. Participate in camp programs while maintaining camper supervision and ensure camper safety throughout their stay. Cabin staff are the frontline magic makers.
Replacement Staff
MEDICAL
No positions available at this time
FOOD SERVICE
Live-in kitchen staff: Responsible for the preparation, plating, and serving of 3 meals/day, assisting in overall cleaning and upkeep of the kitchen and dining hall area. Adhere to all health and sanitation guidelines, including food storage and rotation.
MEDIA & MARKETING
Media Specialist: responsible for capturing the spirit and energy of Camp Stella Maris through high-quality photography and videography. This role produces daily photos, a weekly mid-week highlight video, and weekly recap videos to share with families and support year-round marketing efforts.
Marketing Assistant: brings Camp to life by creating content for a variety of camp audiences through photos and videos that will be used all year long in both print and online marketing campaigns. In addition, the Marketing Assistant helps to reinforce Camp’s visual identity and community connection by managing the camp store.
Commuter Positions
DAY CAMP
Day Camp Counselor: Work with a co-counselor to ensure the general safety and well-being of 10-12 campers (ages 5-12) for the week (typically 8 hours/day). Counselors play a vital role in creating a fun and nurturing environment that fosters personal growth and community among campers. Be a positive role model and leader, and provide emotional and social support while guiding campers throughout their day.
FOOD SERVICE
Assistant Cook: Prepare and serve food according to menus planned by the Food Service Director and ensure that the dietary needs of campers and staff are met. Assist in the supervision, support, coaching, and training of kitchen staff. Responsible for safe and proper storage of all food, including daily rotation, organizing and storing of food deliveries, following sanitation codes, and enforcing safety regulations.
Cook: Prepare, cook, and serve food (for approximately 400-450 people/meal) according to menus planned by the Food Service Director, ensuring that the dietary needs of campers and staff are met. Direct supervision, support, coaching, and training of kitchen staff. Responsible for safe and proper storage of all food, including daily rotation, organizing and storing of food deliveries, following sanitation codes, and enforcing safety regulations in accordance with NYSDOH requirements.
Food Service Director: Responsible for overall food service operations. Plan menus, order food, maintain inventories, and cook for approximately 400-450 people/meal. Ensure the dietary needs of campers and staff are met. Direct supervision, support, coaching, and training of kitchen staff. Responsible for safe and proper storage of all food, including daily rotation, organizing, and storing of food deliveries.
CLEANING
All positions have been filled
SPECIALTIES
Night Watchperson: Alert, awake, and moving about the campground, keeping a watchful eye on all property and personnel of CSM between the hours of 11:45 pm and 7:15am. MUST BE TIMELY and available for the entire summer.
OFFICE
Financial Assistant: Performs a variety of financial office support duties, including processing bills, reconciling vendor statements, and entering transactions. You will work closely with the Business Manager to ensure payments are made on time, records are accurate, and the financial operations of the organization run smoothly during the busy summer months.
Office Assistant: Performs a variety of general office support duties including processing documents & payments, phone and email correspondence, organizing and preparing files for upcoming weeks, answering customer questions and providing general information, greet public and clients, and assist other departments as needed.
PART-TIME
Boat Driver: Safely drive campers on motorboats for tubing, boat rides. etc. Boater Safety Course required prior to employment and CSM will provide materials and pay for Public Vessel License exam (a passing grade is required for employment). Assist in overall maintenance and upkeep of boats, equipment, and waterfront areas.
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A day in the life of an overnight cabin counselor
7:15-9:00: Wake-up, Breakfast, Hygiene/Prep for Day (counselors split shift)
9:00-12:30: Area Programming
12:30-2:00: Lunch (2 shifts), Snacks at Store (1/2 of Campers), Downtime, Staff Meeting
AFTERNOON: Open Waterfront (All of the camp at the lake), Mass (Mon & Wed)
5:30-6:30: Dinner (2 shifts) and Snacks at Store (Other 1/2 of Campers)
6:30-7:15: Open Ballfield (All of camp at the ballfield)
7:30-8:30: Evening Program (All camp activities planned by our Program Director)
8:30-10:00: Campers get ready for bed, etc.
10:00-12:00: 1 hour of time off per counselor
12:00: Curfew
What to expect
All summer camp live-in staff are required to arrive at camp by 12:00 on Sundays in preparation for campers to arrive for the week. After campers leave (either Friday or Saturday) staff are responsible for resetting camp for the arrival of the next session of campers. Once this is complete, staff are off until their next report time on Sunday.
More information
Important Application Dates
Nov 1 – Applications open for all positions
Dec 1 – Core applications due
Jan 3 – Returning cabin staff applications due (inc. International staff)
Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
Important Training Dates
June 6 – June 7: New Staff Orientation – Core & New Staff.
June 15 – 19: Camp setup/Management Training (Core staff & International staff arrival).
June 19: International Staff Orientation
June 21 – 26: Pre-Camp Training (all staff)
585-346-2243
Fax- 585-346-6921
info@campstellamaris.org
4395 East Lake Road
Livonia, NY 14487
Camp Stella Maris of Livonia, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3). EIN: 16-0743941