What are the dates and how much does it pay?
The salary for the 10 week summer is $2300 for first-year counselors. The dates of employment are May 21 – July 28, 2010. There are three pay periods, the first two cover about 20% of your total salary and the third covers the balance. Room & board for the summer is also provided.

How does the travel allowance work?
The travel allowance is a flat rate and based on your distance from camp. It is issued as a reimbursement with your last paycheck for the summer. This only applies to applicants outside of Arizona.

How many campers and staff are at camp?
In a typical session, we have around 210 campers, about 50 counselors, and 40 support staff. Cabin sizes vary between 4 and 8 campers, depending their age.

Isn’t Arizona all desert and really hot in the summer?
Not exactly. Arizona is one of the most geographically diverse states in the country. Friendly Pines  is nestled in the pine trees of the Prescott National Forest. At an elevation of 6300’ , the average high temperature is in the mid to high 80’s F and the average low is 60 F. The air is very dry.

What are the minimum qualifications?
Staff members must be at least 18 years of age, have some college education, and remain a non-user of tobacco and alcohol during the dates of employment.

What if I’ve never been to a camp nor worked at one?
Some of our best counselors have had zero camp experience before Friendly Pines. Responsibility, character, and judgment can be far more valuable than previous experience in camp life.

How do days off work?
Staff members get one day off per week. The day off schedule is dependent on a lot of variables and varies week-to-week. Counselors are off duty from 9:20 am until 10:55 pm. Your day off is yours to enjoy, you’ll have earned it! You are free to leave camp, visit the Grand Canyon, go tubing on the Salt River, watch movies, or whatever. You, however, are still bound to your no drug, tobacco & alcohol commitment.

What if I don’t have a car?
Many of our counselors do not have a vehicle at camp; many of them do. We keep that in mind when determining the day off schedule. Chances are you will choose to spend your day off with other counselors who are off duty. Chances are that many of them will have vehicles. If needed, we will be happy to give you a ride and drop you off in town. Just give us a call when you are ready to get picked up.

Where can I do laundry?
Most counselors will do it in town at one of the laundromats on their day off; however, you have the option to utilize the same laundry service that we use for the campers. It is sent into town and carries a per pound rate. As a courtesy, we cover a portion of laundry costs for our international staff.

Can I access the internet while at camp?
Wireless connection is also available in the staff lounge, and many counselors bring their personal laptops with them. We do have some older computers available for staff use.

Can I use my cell phone at camp?
Cell phone reception, although much improved over recent years, is still limited due to our mountain location. Cell phones, along with any other electronics, are not allowed inside of cabins with children, and can only be used while off duty. Friendly Pines Camp reserves the right to take steps to ensure that this policy is upheld.

What are the cabins like?
Rustic. All of the cabins have electricity, hot water, and a full bathroom (toilet, sink, shower). Most have wooden floors and bunk beds, but size and layout varies.

How big is the camp?
Roughly 120 acres. Most of it is undeveloped pine forest. Most of the cabins sit on 35 acres. The rest is used for camping and hiking. The camp is bordered on two sides by the Prescott National Forest. We are only 6 miles from Prescott, Arizona, but the camp has the feeling of being secluded and remote.