Friendly Pines Camp

Summer 2026 dates & salary

Summer 2026 Season:

Monday, May 25 - Saturday, July 26

2026 Counselor Starting Salary:

for 9 weeks minimum employment
$ 0

Additional Dates to Consider

Additional sessions, weeks, and/or trainings will be paid pro-rata in addition to the base season salary
PRE-SEASON DATES

SPRING FAMILY CAMP

Friday, April 3 - Sunday, April 5, 2026

Help with our Spring Family Camp: run activities, lead tours, serve food, etc.

OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Help with our annual Open House event for new & prospective families: run activities, lead tours, serve food, etc.

EQUESTRIAN STAFF TRAINING

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 - SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026

*mandatory attendance for Equestrian Staff applicants; no exceptions

CHALLENGE STAFF TRAINING

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 - SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026

*mandatory attendance for Challenge Staff applicants; no exceptions

ADVENTURE STAFF TRAINING

Friday, MAY 22 - SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026

*mandatory attendance for Adventure Staff applicants; no exceptions

TARGET SPORTS STAFF TRAINING

Saturday, May 23, 2026

*mandatory attendance for Target Sports Staff applicants; no exceptions

WATERFRONT STAFF TRAINING

Saturday, May 23, 2026

*mandatory attendance for Waterfront Staff applicants; no exceptions

(This training is NOT a Lifeguard certification course! All Waterfront staff must arrive to camp life guard certified.)

WORK CREW

Wednesday, May 20 - Saturday, May 23, 2026

Come early and help get camp ready for the summer!
POST-SEASON DATES

SUMMER FAMILY CAMP

Tuesday, July 28 - Sunday, August 2, 2026

Some activity positions may be required to stay for this last week of camp

All medical staff receive two (2) camperships for the equivalent session t hey work. These camperships can be used on your own children, friend, or relative. There is also the option of having your campers be day campers and live with you in your living quarters, but most Medical Staff campers usually live in overnight camper cabins.

In addition to these camperships, Medical Staff will receive a stipend of $450 for one week and $550 for each additional week.

Medical Staff are provided with individual living quarters; all food is also provided, and Medical Staff can join meals on their day off if they wish.

When not actively treating campers or performing one of the essential job duties, Medical Staff have free-time to spend in the Infirmary.

Medical Staff will be allowed one day off per week. Medical Staff cannot be off on the same days as each other, and at least two staff need to be on each day. 

For available sessions & dates, check out our Job Openings webpage.

Our dates and salary for non-counselor jobs are dependent on a number of factors, including position and length of employment. Email jobs@friendlypines.com for specific inquiries about jobs at Friendly Pines.