2008 Summer Sessions (May 28- August 9)

Camp High Rocks, a private boys camp in Western North Carolina, has openings for male and female counselors for it's nine week summer program. We have three sessions, each with 140 campers ages 8 to 16. Each counselor teaches one or more activities during the day. The primary function and obligation of a male counselor is to campers in his cabin group. Applicants for counselor positions must have completed at least one year of college.

Counselor salaries range from $240 to $390 per week for the nine week season, depending on experience and qualifications. Room, board and laundry are included. Advanced training is available during May for many positions.

Area Head and Director Positions Currently Available:

• Hiking and Backpacking Director
• Mountain Biking Director
• Arts and Crafts Director

  Instructor Positions Available (follow links for more information):

• Forward Seat Riding - Ring, Cross Country, Jumping
• Rock Climbing- Top Rope & Lead Climbing, 5.5 - 5.10
• Canoeing - Lake And Whitewater, Open Boat, C-1, Kayak
• Hiking and Backpacking - Hiking, Camping, Wilderness skills
• Mountain Biking - In-Camp, Extended Trips
• Crafts - Woodwork, Basketry, Lanyard Making, Tie-Dye
• Pottery - Hand building, Wheel work, Glazing, and Firing
• Swimming - WSI or LGT
• Archery and Riflery - NRA Qualifications preferred; training available
• Ropes Course
• Fishing - Spincast, baitcast, and fly fishing
• Sailing
• Sports - Field And Gym
• Tennis
• Sailing

Support Staff Positions

• Cook - Assist Kitchen Manager with planning and preparation of meals
• Child Care
• Registered Nurse
• Office Assistant
• Kitchen Assistant - Assists with preparation and serving of meals
• Maintenance

2008 Camp Schedule:

Tripping and Riding Orientation May 28- May 30

Staff Orientation June 1- June 7

Three Week Session: June 8- June 27

Four Week Session: June 30- July 26

Two Week Session: July 28- August 9

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