Every year Alleghany welcomes back alumnae who help to keep camp traditions and friendships strong, and new and international applicants, who diversify our camp community. If you think that you have what it takes to be a camp counselor, and are interested in working for Camp Alleghany, please complete the application process below. We thank you for your interest, and we hope to see you this summer!
Step 1: Read Camp Alleghany’s Counselor Expectations. If you are willing to fulfill these expectations, then please go on to the next stage.
Step 2: Read Camp Alleghany’s Counselor Policies. If you are happy to adhere to them, then please go on to the next stage.
Step 3: Check that you can commit to Camp Alleghany’s staff training and term dates, and fulfill the requirements of the role you’re applying for. If you’re able to do this, then please go on to the next stage.
Step 4: Fill in your application form by clicking the link below.
JC: This application is for those who were 16-year old campers in 2016 and feel ready to take on the leadership responsibilities of being a counselor. The deadline for this application is November 1st and applicants will be notified of acceptance in mid-January.
General Counselor: This is for anyone seeking a general counseling position or a Department Head or Unit Head position. Applicants will be contacted to set up an interview shortly after their application has been submitted, and notification of hire will be within one month of applying.
Head Counselor: This application is for women 21 years of age or older with significant leadership experience at Camp Alleghany. Applicants will be contacted to set up an interview shortly after their application has been submitted, and notification of hire will be within one month of applying.
Step 5: Once you’ve completed your application form, be sure to ask your references to complete the reference form. Read through this form to understand what information we’re looking for from references. Other forms for hired staff are to be completed within one week of being hired.
If you require any further information about the process, or have any questions, then please contact Program Director Casey Tucker.
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