SUMMER STAFF 2026
We are looking for people who are passionate. Whether it’s about the environment, music, or helping to make a positive change in the world to join our team. We value staff who are curious about the world around them and are always learning. For people who are empathetic and patient, goofy, and a little weird. We encourage all individuals, whether you have grown up at camp or you have never been, to apply to camp. Diversity is a priority in our community; people of all races, colors, religious beliefs, national origins, genders, experiences, and abilities are encouraged to apply.
“ At the end of the summer, I felt more confident. In all ways possible. I realized I can do ‘hard things’ ” - Summer Staff
Quick Facts
Summer 2026 Dates:
Lifeguard Training: May 29th - May 31st, 2026
Leadership Staff: June 1st - August 8th, 2026
Counselor Staff: June 5th - August 8th, 2026
Questions? Contact Nicole (Strawberry): nicole@campoceanpines.org
“We accept every kid (and staff!) for who they are and help them grow into who they want to be.”
Staff Roles and Descriptions:
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We are looking for a healthcare professional to join us this summer at camp! As the healthcare supervisor, you oversee the health and wellness of campers and staff. Our Healthcare Supervisor oversees our healthcare management at camp. From band-aids, ice packs or a nap on a couch, you help everyone feel better!
$32 - $34/hour
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Every week you will lead a group of 8-9 campers with a co-counselor, or on your own. You create a warm, safe environment where kids feel welcome and accepted. As a counselor, you will lead camp activities every day and all the stuff in between. This could range from walking around camp like a dinosaur, cleaning your cabin, being covered in whipped cream, or coaching a kid through homesickness. At camp, no day will look the same.
Pay range $575-$615/ week
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You love working with kids, and being near the water. As a counselor, you’ll have a small group of campers you’ll mentor, and as a lifeguard, you’ll spend about 50% of your activity time at the ocean! As we are on the California Coast, we run daily activities at the ocean, including sea kayaking and beach trips.
Pay range: $605-$640/week
*Must be able to complete or have an active American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate (offered by camp)
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You are a skilled photographer and also great with kids of all ages. In this role, you will work as a cabin counselor each week of camp, providing a wonderful experience for all kids. You will also spend part of your day taking photos of the magic happening all over camp!
Pay range $575 - $6635/ week.
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As the Lead Counselor, you will provide leadership support directly to the counselor team. You will bounce between cabins, working with all campers to provide extra support whether it’s resolving a conflict or covering a counselor for their break. Lead Counselors will gain leadership experience working with the Teen Leaders, and behind-the-scenes logistical support.
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You know that the world needs leaders who are kind and brave. Our Teen Leader Program is all about creating future leaders for camp and beyond. As the Teen Leader Coordinator, you will oversee our Teen Leaders by leading workshops on child development, the best ways to lead groups, how to be an effective leader, and more!
Pay range: $610-650/week
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You believe every kid belongs at camp, and you’ll work hard to help make camp accessible to them. Whether that’s setting up a calming space for campers to decompress, playing teambuilding games with a cabin, or leading restorative justice circles to mediate conflict, you have a positive attitude about helping campers of all abilities. You will work directly with the staff and camper director to make sure all needs are being met, and communicate with parents and caregivers when needed.
Pay range: $610-$650/week
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As a Program and Media Coordinator, you will spend your day jumping from activity to activity, supporting staff and taking photos. You will supervise an assistant photographers, working to capture all the best photos and videos of camp life, create social media content and session wrap up videos.
Pay range $610-$650/week.
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You are all about the details, staying organized, and supporting others! The program coordinator takes lead on making the daily schedule, tracking program supplies, and organizing camper’s mail and care packages. Many details go into running this program, and you are the one with the spreadsheets!
Pay Range: $610-$650/week
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Logistics and Adventure are your middle names. Your friends know you as the person who is always down for a road trip AND your car is packed perfectly every time. As an off-site coordinator, you drive and lead our kids on our off-site adventures. Our trips range from kayaking, beach hangouts, and coastal hiking.
Pay range $650-$670/week.
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You live and breathe program. You can know how many paintbrushes we have in stock, who is leading what activity on which day at a certain hour all while planning an all-camp capture the flag for next session. As program director, you wear many different hats-from schedule maker to carnival leader. You will supervise our program staff and support our counselor staff to help them grow as staff members, always making camp better.
Pay range: $630-650/week
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You are all about the people of camp. You know they bring the magic that makes camp, camp! You support the “camper care” team and our counselor staff to set them up for success to work with all campers. You are the motivator that always has energy even in the middle of the summer. You are the empathetic ear that anyone can talk to. You are a friend to everyone at camp, making sure that everyone feels welcome, included, and celebrated!
Pay range: $650-$670/week
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Our Healthcare Coordinator provides assistance to our Healthcare Supervisor with daily meds, general first-aid, and health form review. This position will be primarily in the PM hours to help assist with afternoon and evening health needs (4 - 9 pm).
$31 - $33/hour
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