Counselors lead engaging daily activities, ensure camper safety, and foster a positive, inclusive community in their bunk. They support campers’ health and well-being, model constructive behavior, assist with camp programming and clean-up, and help create a fun, memorable summer experience for every camper.

Staff applying for performing or visual arts roles should have significant experience and training in their art form.

Salary: $2400 + paid travel
Dates: June 18-August 8, 2027

Open Counselor Roles include:

• Dance

• Theater

• Visual Arts

• Jewelry

• Digital Arts

• Ceramics

• Landsports

• Waterfront Counselor*

*Free lifeguard training is provided on-site.

Help tell the story of summer at Berkshire Lake Arts Camp by capturing the moments, activities, and experiences that make camp special. You’ll photograph and/or film daily camp life, arts programming, special events, and the friendships that make BLAC unique, creating engaging content for our website and social media. You’ll also help manage our social media presence by selecting, editing, and sharing content that gives families a glimpse into the magic of camp. This is a creative, hands-on opportunity for someone who loves visual storytelling, has an eye for capturing authentic moments, and enjoys bringing a community’s personality to life through photography and video.

Dates: June 18–August 8, 2027
Compensation: Salary, room and board + paid travel

The Head Cook plays an important role in keeping the heart of camp running smoothly by preparing daily meals, helping coordinate kitchen operations, and supporting the Food Service Director in leading the culinary team. You’ll take an active role in cooking and meal preparation, help organize daily kitchen tasks, and step into a leadership role when the Food Service Director is away. This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen, takes pride in preparing great food, and thrives in a collaborative team environment. It’s a rewarding opportunity to share your culinary skills while helping create a welcoming and nourishing summer experience for our campers and staff.

Dates: June 12–August 22, 2027

Compensation: Salary starting at $700 per week, room and board + paid travel

This position supports the heart of camp life by helping prepare daily meals, keeping the kitchen running smoothly, and contributing to an encouraging and collaborative culinary environment. You’ll assist with cooking, cleaning, and organization while learning from our Food Service Director and gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced, joy-filled setting. It’s a fun and rewarding way to build real-world kitchen skills while being part of a creative summer community.

Dates: June 12–August 22, 2027
Compensation: Salary, room and board + paid travel

The Head Housekeeper helps keep camp running smoothly by coordinating the daily schedule and tasks of the housekeeping department and ensuring bunks, staff areas, and shared spaces are clean, comfortable, and welcoming for everyone. You’ll help organize priorities, keep track of completed work, and make sure housekeeping needs are being met throughout camp, while also working alongside the housekeeping team. No formal supervisory experience is required, but strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to take initiative are important. Your work plays an essential role in making camp feel like a fresh, comfortable, and happy home for every camper and staff member.

Dates: June 9-August 29, 2027, , with option to extend for a longer season into September
Compensation: Salary, room and board + paid travel

This position helps keep camp running smoothly by ensuring cabins, staff areas, and shared spaces are clean, comfortable, and welcoming for everyone. You’ll work with a small, supportive team to tidy, sanitize, organize, and assist with laundry so that camp always feels like a fresh and happy home. No housekeeping experience is required — just a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a willingness to jump in wherever help is needed. Your work truly shapes the daily experience of every camper and staff member.

Dates: June 9 - August 22, 2026, with option to extend for a longer season into September

Compensation: Salary, room and board + paid travel

This position is the heart of our camp’s wellness team, providing compassionate, skilled medical care to keep campers and staff healthy, safe, and thriving. As a camp nurse, you’ll oversee daily triage, manage medications, maintain health records, and support the overall well-being of our community. You’ll work closely with camp leadership while also exercising independent clinical judgment, creating a warm, reassuring presence for campers who need care. It’s a meaningful and rewarding way to use your nursing expertise in a joyful, close-knit summer environment.

Salary: Starting at $1000 per week, plus travel reimbursement
Dates: June 15–August 8, 2027