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1. Where is Point O'Pines Camp located?
2. What is a Typical Day at Point O'Pines?
3. How many people are at Point O'Pines Camp during
the summer?
4. Where do your campers and staff come from?
5. Do I get paid to work at Point O'Pines Camp?
6. Is there staff training before the campers arrive?
7. Is Point O'Pines a uniform camp?
8. Do I get any time off?
9. Do I need a car at camp?
10. What can I do on my day off?
11. Is there Internet Access for the staff?
12. Are there any phones available to use to call my friends
and family?
13. Can I bring a cell phone to camp?
14. Point O'Pines Camp sounds great, how do I apply
for a job?
Point O'Pines is located on beautiful Brant Lake in the southern Adirondack
Mountains of upstate New York. The camp is on a large peninsula reaching
out into Brant Lake providing breath-taking views from all areas of camp.
We are situated 240 miles north of New York City, 75 miles north of Albany,
NY, 120 miles south of Montreal, Canada and very close to Vermont, Lake
George and Saratoga Springs.
A typical day begins at 7:45 a.m. with the wakeup bell followed by breakfast
and time for bunk clean up. There are three activity periods in the morning
before lunch and rest period. There are two regular activity periods in
the afternoon followed by two special activity periods called Coaches
Corner. Coaches Corner is an activity period when campers can make an
instant choice and attend an activity for individual instruction, special
interests or team practice. Dinner begins at 6:15 p.m. and is followed
by mail call. Evening activities at Point O'Pines are always a surprise
for our campers. From special theme nights to traditional campfires, every
night at Point O'Pines is a lot of fun. Our day draws to a close
around 9:00 p.m. with the playing of taps.
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The camp population consists of about 315 campers, ranging in age from
7 to 15 and 150 staff. Our campers make Point O'Pines their summer
home, usually returning for many summers and staying for the entire 8-week
session.
Point O'Pines campers come from a large number of states and countries
with a concentration of campers originating in the region around metropolitan
New York. Our staff comes from all over the United States and from many
different countries. The more diverse the staff, the better the learning
environment we create for our campers and staff alike.
Yes. Salary depends on experience, education and age. Staff members who
are invited back to Camp receive a significant increase in salary. In
comparing a “camp job” to other work alternatives, consider
that in addition to salary, other benefits include room, board, round-trip
airfare (or reimbursement for visa expenses for overseas staff) and weekly
laundry service. Salaries for counselor jobs are based on age and experience.
For Medical Staff, Specialty Heads and Area Heads, salaries vary reflecting
experience and program responsibilities.
Absolutely! Every staff member must be at camp for an extensive week-long
training program before the campers arrive. All key staff, waterfront
staff, wilderness staff and horseback riding staff arrive at camp for
additional preparation well before our regular staff training program.
Campers are required to be in uniform everyday. Staff members wear uniform
only on Sunday, during field trips and on parents' visiting day. Staff
uniform consists of navy shorts or blue jeans with a plain white t-shirt
or collared shirt. You may also choose to purchase an official staff uniform
shirt once you arrive at camp. One staff uniform is sufficient for the
summer. We do ask that our staff dress appropriately at all times when
they are not in uniform.
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Staff members receive a total of six days off per season. These days off
may not be taken consecutively and will usually average one day per week
except for the first and last weeks of camp. Staff members are given some
free time during the day, with the exception of rainy and cold day schedules
and Parent's Visiting Weekend.
Staff members will have approximately five nights off per week after taps,
beginning around 9:00 p.m. The other two nights will be spent doing “O.D.”
or On-Duty patrol. This responsibility includes supervising the children
in several bunks, or watching over the main office during rest period
as well as after taps. On other days, staff members will be off duty during
rest periods and after taps. Staff members are free in Camp during some
evening activities and may leave camp overnight prior to each day off.
You are welcome to bring your car to camp. We have an ample parking lot
on campus to accommodate staff vehicles.
Since many of our staff come to us from far away states and countries,
we provide our staff with transportation when they have days off and evenings
off. On most nights after taps, when the campers are in bed, we provide
bus transport to nearby activities.
For days off, we provide daily transportation to Lake George, NY (a nearby
resort and shopping area).
There are countless activities to take advantage of in the Adirondacks
on your days off. Camp provides daily transportation for staff to and
from Lake George. In Lake George, you  can
play at the beach, take a parasail ride over the lake, peruse the local
shops and outlet mall or enjoy a meal at one of the several restaurants
in the area.
For those outdoor enthusiasts, the Adirondack Park is a famous playground
for hiking, biking, camping, rock climbing and water activities.
On days off, many of our staff travel throughout New York to Saratoga
Springs or Lake Placid or to neighboring areas in Vermont and Montreal,
Canada.
Yes, we provide high-speed Internet access for staff for a nominal fee.
Campers do not have access to the Internet.
There are four payphones available for staff use during your free time.
Phone cards are also available for purchase.
Yes, you are welcome to use a cell phone during your free time in areas
to which campers do not have access. Reception is good with most cell
providers. Campers are not permitted to use cell phones and we ask you
to respect this restriction.
You can either complete our online application
or download the application. We are happy
to answer any questions you have. Please do not hesitate to call or email.
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