Camp Augusta is not your average summer camp. 
A dash of wish, a smattering of wonder, and a sprinkle of surprise. An open heart, a curious mind, and an inability to tell the difference between your skin color, your constant dirt tan and, the paint and glitter permanently embedded on your body. A wacky playfulness, an inspirational spirit, and a never-ending supply of empathy. Special wake-ups, unpredictable cabin activities, magical play stations, enchanting evening programs, and awe-inspiring embers. 90 campers, 60 staff, 10 horses, and 6 chickens. Multiple unicorns, a splattering of zombies, and a friendly coven of vampires. The longest staff training in the country, 150 + clinics, flat hierarchy, nonviolent communication, success counseling, AND fortnightly oatmeal fights. The combination of you and us; the ideal amalgamation to reclaim and foster the beauty, wonder, awe, potential, and innocence of childhood. 

We are an 80 acre, non-profit, residential summer camp located in the Sierra Nevada mountains of Northern California, and offers a one-of-a-kind experience for campers and staff alike. A summer in the woods with us is centered around two primary pillars:

1. An incredible amount of FUN. Camp Augusta's engine runs on a potent fuel of imagination, creativity, intentionality, dreams, and saying 'yes'. Campers and staff work together to create unique experiences that are unmatched in innovation and adventure!

2. Meaningful GROWTH. We are fully invested in supporting the development of empathy, self-confidence, independence, social skills (EQ), and creativity within all of our campers (ages 8-16). Staff will learn an enormous amount about living in community, transferable communication skills, time management, program development, and themselves throughout their time at Camp Augusta.

Come be our next Gandalf, Dumbledore, or Yoda. Come be part of the adventure! We are hiring for all roles from Village Leaders to Masters of Fun and Games- see our openings here!

Desired Experience...

• Must be at least 19 years old by May 2025 (3 years older than our oldest campers)
• Prior, meaningful work with children. Our campers are between 8-16
• Some life experience is very helpful (work, independent travel, anything that demonstrates your resourcefulness and ability to get things done on your own)
• We prefer folks who are able to return for at least a second summer
• Ability and willingness to work at a sustained, high-energy pace for extended time (seriously, how's your energy level?)

Dates, Compensation, Benefits….oh my!

Housing and meals are provided. Live in a cabin, yurt or treehouse! Meals are made fresh, locally sourced and organic.

Staff must be available for our main season from May 13 - August 9, which means being at camp and ready by May 12th. Staff training is 3.5 weeks long followed by 9 weeks of main season camp. Opportunities are available to work pre and post season assisting with family camps and school groups before staff training (start of May) and after the summer (August and September).

Opportunities are available to work pre and post season assisting with family camps and school groups before staff training (April and May) and after the summer (August and September).

The depth of training and ongoing professional support you will receive as a Camp Augusta staff member (in the realms of education, personal development and communication, and activity skills) can offer far-reaching benefits for many other parts of your life. 

How to Apply

At Camp Augusta, we want to get to know you as a real human, not a set of numbers or boxes to fill out. Our application starts with you pondering on and answering 6 questions, the first of which is "Who are you?" If you are intrigued and delighted by this idea, we want to hear from you!

To apply, fill out our Interest Form, or check out our website for more information about our program! Or give us a call at (530)-265-3702, we would love to chat with you! Check out stories from this summer on Facebook  or  Instagram!