Summer camp outdoor activities instructor wanted!
Camp Takajo is seeking an experienced outdoor activities instructor with a passion for the hiking, camping, climbing and being outdoors. This position is ideal outdoor science majors and those with a passion for the outdoors who enjoy teaching, mentoring, and working with children in an energetic setting.
Position Details
Location: Naples, Maine
Dates: June 10 – August 13, 2026
Compensation: starting at $400 per week dependent on experience
Type: Seasonal, Full-Time, Live onsite
Travel assistance provided
All meals and housing provided
Laundry service provided
Onsite gym, camping equipment, climbing wall
Close to White Mountains of New Hampshire and sections of the Appalachian Trail
Internship opportunities
Why Camp Takajo?
Climbing wall on property
Outstanding athletic facilities across multiple sports
Supportive, collaborative staff culture focused on personal growth and character
Opportunity to gain hands-on teaching, guiding, and leadership experience
Spend your summer lakeside in Maine—doing what you love, inspiring young campers, and making a lasting impact.
Responsibilities
Teach camping, climbing, and outdoor wildness safety
Co-lead hiking multiple hiking trips weekly, supervising campers on the trail
Plan and carry out overnight camping experiences
Foster confidence and water safety among campers
Qualifications
Outdoor adventure/activity experience preferred
Ability to pass Wilderness CPR and First Aid training program
Comfortable being in wilderness
Strong leadership and communication skills
Enthusiastic, dependable, and enjoys working with children
Camp Takajo, located in Naples, Maine, is an overnight summer camp founded in 1947. Known for its emphasis on character building, Takajo blends top-tier athletics with a wide range of athletic, creative, outdoor, and skill-based activities. Counselors are selected for their warmth, integrity, and leadership. Takajo’s counselors create a supportive community where campers grow in sportsmanship, confidence, and independence.