Camp Summit
Camp Summit
Currently recruiting for the season from May 16th, 2024 to August 9th, 2024.
Camp Summit is a residential or “sleep away” camp for children and adults with disabilities. With weeklong camp sessions, weekend sessions and respite days, campers are offered a wide variety of traditional camp activities in our barrier-free environment.
Camp Summit is located in Paradise, Texas, just north of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex on 460 beautiful acres. We are accredited by the American Camp Association and licensed as a Youth Camp in the State of Texas.
- Location
- Texas
- Season
- Spring, Summer, and Fall
- Staff size
- 50
- Housing
- Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
- Meals
- Provided
- Cell phone service
- Some, ask for details
- Internet access
- Good
About Camp Summit
Camp Summit hires seasonal staff for each fall and summer to fulfill a safe ratio of two campers to every one counselor. Most staff members live in the cabins (your "home away from home") with the campers during their one-week stay. Many of our staff are college students pursuing fields of human interest. We also work with international agencies to recruit personnel from all over the world. Benefits include salary, room and board, laundry facilities, wireless internet, and the experience of a lifetime!
The Employee Experience
Click the link below to see what it's like to work at Camp Summit!
Ideal Candidate
...is caring and compassionate, able to work on a team, open-minded, willing to learn, energetic, enthusiastic, and encouraging.
Room and Board
All staff are provided with a twin-sized bed, a bedside table, and a closet. Most staff live in cabins with campers. 3 meals a day are provided during sessions and on the weekends, food will be provided for the staff to prepare for themselves. All staff have access to free laundry facilities and wireless internet.
Employee Perks
- Build lasting relationships with other staff and campers
- Learn or improve skills that look great on a resume
- Give back to a remarkable group of campers
- Personal growth
Getting Here and Getting Around
Staff will be responsible for their transportation to Texas and to the Dallas/Fort Worth area. A Camp Summit staff member will be available to transport you from an airport, train, or bus station.
During time off, the Staff member on duty will make "town runs" for staff who do not have their own transportation.
For Fun
Staff have many options for entertainment in the area during their designated time off. In addition to the staff lounge (on camp) there are many shops, restaurants, movie theaters, etc. within miles of Camp Summit. During longer breaks, Dallas and Forth Worth are both an easy car or train ride from Paradise.
Current Job Openings
- Assist campers with their personal care
- Engage is daily camp activities
- Transition campers each day through their schedule
- Salary
- Room and board
- Laundry facilities
- Wireless internet
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must be able to commit to 3 month position
- Backgrounds we look for: Counselor, special education, teacher, special needs, personal care etc.
- Oversee health of all campers, staff, and volunteers at camp
- Administer medication for campers
- Perform or assist in routine medical procedures such as respiratory treatments, seizure management, routine care for diabetes, feeding tubes, catheters, urostomies, colostomies, wounds, etc.
- Perform general first aid
- Salary
- Room and board
- Laundry facilities
- Wireless internet
- Designated time off
- Must be licensed in Texas as a Registered Nurse (or actively in a student nursing program)
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must be able to commit to 3 month position
Archery Activity Leader
The activity director must be willing to implement creative and engaging archery activities that are appropriate for each camper’s specific needs. Supervise counselors and be willing to teach and educate them on safety procedures. Assist in the management and care of the equipment and maintain a clean working environment. Certification is not required, but experience is heavily preferred. If no experience or certification, must be willing to obtain one upon hire.
Lifeguard
Lifeguards lead and supervise all aquatic activities at the pool. Perform daily and weekly maintenance and cleaning tasks on pool and equipment. Follow established policies and procedures for pool area and assist with the training of camp staff to assist in aquatic procedures. Be willing to create new engaging ideas that will improve the aquatics program at camp all while providing a safe environment. Previous lifeguarding experience strongly preferred and certification is required upon or before hire. (Summer only)
Ropes Challenge Course Activity Leader
Assist in leading, inspecting, and overall care of the high and low ropes courses and equipment. Must be willing to supervise and adhere to all safety precautions and challenges that may arise with both the course and campers. Certification is not required, but experience is heavily preferred. If no experience or certification, must be willing to obtain a training certificate upon hire.
Camp Counselor
Hiring counselors for a sleep-away camp for children and adults with disabilities in Paradise, Texas. This is a 3-month seasonal position.
Camp Summit is a residential or “sleep away” camp for children and adults with disabilities (ages 6-99). Camp Summit hires seasonal staff each summer and fall to fulfill a safe ratio of two campers to every one staff member. Staff members live in the cabins with the campers during their one-week stay. Many of our staff are college students pursuing fields of human interest, education, special education, special needs, etc.
Camp Counselor Responsibilities
Camp Counselor Benefits
Camp Counselor Qualifications
Camp Summit is looking for candidates with the following qualities: team-player, responsible, ability to think on your feet, willing to pivot when needed, etc.
During weeklong camp sessions, campers are offered a wide variety of traditional camp activities in our barrier-free environment including swimming, archery, ropes course, arts & crafts, sports & games, and more!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $525 per week
COVID-19 considerations:
All campers will be asked to self isolate prior to attending camp. Temperature and health screenings will occur daily. Masks and social distancing will be enforced.
To be considered, you MUST fill out our online application here: https://campsummittx.campbrainstaff.com/
Kitchen Staff
Assists the kitchen manager and head cook in the preparation and service of meals while ensuring a safe and sanitary dining experience for our campers and staff. This position involves all aspects of food service operations including: food preparation, dishwashing, service of food, and general cleaning. Local hires may be 16 yrs. + and are not required to live on camp.
Nurse (RN)
Hiring nurses for a sleep-away camp for children and adults with disabilities in Paradise, Texas. This is a 3-month seasonal position.
Camp Summit is a residential or “sleep away” camp for children and adults with disabilities (ages 6-99). Camp Summit hires RNs and Student Nurses each summer and fall to oversee the health and safety of all campers, staff, and volunteers at camp. Nurses live on site at camp during their employed season.
Camp Nurse Responsibilities
Camp Nurse Benefits
Camp Nurse Qualifications
Camp Summit is looking for candidates with the following qualities: team-player, responsible, ability to think on your feet, willing to pivot when needed, etc.
During weeklong camp sessions, campers are offered a wide variety of traditional camp activities in our barrier-free environment including swimming, archery, ropes course, arts & crafts, sports & games, and more!
Job Type: Full-time
COVID-19 considerations:
All campers will also be asked to self isolate prior to attending their camp session. Temperature and health screenings will occur daily. Masks and social distancing will be enforced.
Please contact g.howell@campsummittx.org for more information!
Nursing Student
Assist with the health of all campers, staff, and volunteers at camp. Responsibilities include medication administration, routine medical procedures, and first aid under RN supervision. Must have completed at least one semester of nursing school.
How to Apply
After you have submitted your application, we will conduct a phone interview, request references, initiate a criminal background check, and request any additional information as necessary.
Contact Info
- Mary Coll
- m.coll@campsummittx.org
- (940) 448-8005
- campsummittx.org
