Cheerio Employment

What is it like to work at Cheerio? Why do you continue to return? Why did you choose Cheerio?

"As a first time counselor at Camp Cheerio I was welcomed into this amazing family with open arms. I had the best time getting to know the staff, spending time with my campers, and learning new things about myself. I am so thankful to have been given such an awesome opportunity to work at Camp Cheerio. I also enjoyed establishing friendships that have continued after camp."
Leigh Landis, Salem College
Head Counselor

"Working at Camp Cheerio is one of the most rewarding experiences you can give yourself. Not only can you touch the lives of children, but you gain so much through friendships made, which will last a lifetime."
Matt Hawks, Virginia Tech
Head Counselor

"It all started when I was eight, counting down the days until my parents would finally drop me off at Cheerio. Counting down days turned into counting down hours as I anxiously waited in line on opening day, waiting to tear into camp and claim that top bunk. Not much has changed, I'm twenty years old and I still count down the days until the Cheerio season begins. Working in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina at Camp Cheerio is one of the most rewarding experiences and something I will always anxiously await year after year."
Catherine Shields, University of Georgia
Senior Counselor and Program Assistant

Being a camp counselor is one of the most demanding yet rewarding jobs you could choose for the summer. YOU are influencing lives! There is great excitement in this... also lots of responsibility. You are a role model, leader, teacher and care giver. The rewards you get from your involvement with the campers is priceless.Whether you realize it immediately or after the summer has passed, the impact you make on the lives of campers and fellow counselors is lasting. There are memories to make and friends to meet! Join us on the mountaintop...
 
Sincerely,

Shane Brown

2008 Traditional Camp Dates and Positions

Girls Camp (Senior Counselors - May 30 - July 5, 2008; Junior Counselors - June 7 - July 5, 2008)
Coed Camp (July 2, 2008 to August 15, 2008)

• Senior Counselor - minimum of a rising college sophomore. The Senior Counselor serves as the leader of their cabin. They are responsible for the total well being of all campers in their cabin. The Senior Counselor has supervisory responsibility over the Junior Counselor in their cabin. The Senior Counselor also teaches activities.
• Junior counselor - rising high school senior or rising college freshman. Under the guidance of the Senior Counselor, the Junior Counselor assists, and on occasion, leads all aspects of cabin life and is responsible for the total well being of the campers in their care. The Junior Counselor also teaches activities.

Please contact us if you have an interest in the following positions:

• Riding Master
• Aquatics Director
• Transportation Director
• Climbing Director
• Program Staff - Climbing Instructors, Kayaking Instructor, Lifeguards, Kitchen Staff and Barn Hands

FAQs  Read more about Camp Cheerio Employment

How do I apply?

Download the employment application.
Complete the application and mail it to:

YMCA Camp Cheerio
Attn: Employment Application
PO Box 6258
High Point, NC 27262

OR

Use our Request Information form or call the camp office at 1-800-CAMP-4-YOU
(1-800-226-7496) for an application to be mailed to you.

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