Employment Opportunities

Currently we have job openings for male camp counselors. We have filled our female counselor positions for the summer. We will begin accepting applications for the summer of 2027 in December.

Employment dates for the summer of 2026 are from June 1st – August 22nd.

First year staff salary for the summer of 2026 is $685/week = $8,000+ for our full season. In addition, an end of season bonus of $660 is paid to those with current Life Guard Training. We also reimburse for taking and passing a Life Guard Training course. Assistant Counselor salary for the summer of 2026 is $600/week.

Applicants are required to be at least 18 year old and graduated from high school at least one year prior to the start of the summer.

We look for individuals who want to spend their summer working with children in a structured outdoor setting.

All application materials must be returned in a timely manner to be considered for employment. During the application process we look for individuals who take initiative, are able to follow through and show good attention to detail.

Before submitting your application check that the email addresses for your references are correct and current. Applicants who do not have all three references returned to us in a timely manner will not be considered for employment.

Employers, supervisors, teachers and/or coaches are preferred references. Please do not list parents, relatives or friends as references.

Once you submit a completed application, please check and follow up with emails regarding your application. Our expectation is that emails sent to applicants will be read and responded to in a timely manner.

At this time we do not plan to sponsor visas from applicants outside of the United States.

Please do not have parents, relatives or friends request or check on the status of an application.

Immunizations required for CA schools are also required for camp attendance. In addition, COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations are recommended.

If you have any questions about our application process please call or email.

530-274-9577
[email protected]

Job Description

Daily Schedule

Welcome to camp. This is why you should work at walton.

Hi, my name is Byron. I’m a second year counselor here at Waltons. Um, I love working here just because of the scenery. I mean, it’s beautiful every single day.

Hi, i’m Sarah. This is my first year here, and i’m so glad i ended up doing this. My favorite thing about camp is like it’s a place where i can be myself and happy with who i am.

Hello, my name is Jacob. This is my first year at Waltons, and one of the reasons why i really like working here is because i get to help change lives.

Hi.

i’m Sam. It’s my second year working at Walton’s, and my favorite part about working here is how excited i get to wake up and work every day.

I think the best thing about working at Walton’s Grizzly Lodge is the availability to try a ton of new things and challenge yourself in a bunch of different ways.

Hey, i’m Miles. i’m a second year counselor here at Waltons, and i like working here because i like spending my summer outdoors.

Hi, i’m Jade. This is my second year at Walton’s as a counselor, and i love working here because this is the first place i was at where i get to be me.

Hi, i’m Joe, and i love the camp dogs.

Hi, i’m Aspen. This is my first year working at Waltons. My favorite part about working at working here is the kids and the natural beauty.

Hi, i’m Kat. This is my second year at Waltons, and i think that if you can you should work here because you will make lifelong friendships.

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Come work at Walters.