Camp Augusta

“The highlight, I think, of most people who experience Camp Augusta in any capacity is the community. Having experienced Augusta as both a camper and a counselor, I was always amazed by the diversity of people I was exposed to. I have learned so much from the unique life paths of each counselor and have loved keeping in touch with friends and coworkers to see where the Augusta experience has taken them. I also appreciate the emphasis on reflection and personal growth. There is a strong camp philosophy that is deeply imbued in every activity throughout the summer and ensures that all staff are equally committed to making camp an exciting and safe place to be. With regard to the strong community at camp, I was also amazed by the enduring traditions that are so beloved by campers and staff. Whether it be campfire songs or favorite meals or the ever-growing collection of Capture the Flag themes, there is a comfort in the familiarity of a summer at Augusta. There are many things I experienced for the first time at camp and will continue to associate with the special summers I had there forever.”

“Working as a counselor at Camp Augusta is kind of like blowing apart a potato-shaped piñata with paintball guns as it falls from a 40 foot swing: it's intense, unexpected, and very, very fun . If you're a creative person, or want to be a more creative person, this job puts you around a bunch of other creative people and gives you an arsenal of tools to work with. This job offered me the freedom to come up with a crazy idea at the beginning of the day and then actually execute it a few hours later. Do you want to climb a tree and use bows and arrows? Absolutely. Do you want to be a shower sommelier, going around to every shower and rating them like they were fine wines. We've done it many times before. Do you want to create immersive, theatrical experiences for campers to participate it? Camp will give you all the resources to make that happen. This was certainly the most intense job I have ever had. A counselor is expected to work essentially from 7:00am when they wake up to at least 10:00pm when they go to sleep, with only an hour break in the middle of the day. This intensity was never a surprise, and I felt very well prepared for it (we have the longest staff training in the country). If you're someone who enjoys going to sleep knowing you've had a full day, this might be a good job for you. In the end, it's the community that got me through the summer and allowed me to really enjoy it. You become friends with people SO quickly here. Some of the most rewarding friendships of my life have come out of the two summers I've worked here. As an overnight camp for kids, the job will of course be hectic at times and sometimes overwhelming; however, having an immense support network of friends made it doable. The management of this camp is also unbelievably understanding and approachable. They really listen to what you want to offer and will do what they can to let you do what you're excited about. For instance. I got to incorporate my side-hobby of photography into my role at camp, which I wasn't totally expecting when I was hired. There are so many other aspects of this job that I absolutely loved, things like living outdoors, the amazing food, the many new skills I learned, including incredibly valuable skills of communication. I could talk for hours about the stories and memories I've created while working at Camp Augusta. This is seriously one of the most unique summer camps in America, and if you're the kind of person who loves fostering the creativity of kids, Camp Augusta might end up becoming your second home. - ”