Girl with binoculars Join today and get outside at one of our 60+ wildlife sanctuaries.
Girl with binoculars Join today and get outside at one of our 60+ wildlife sanctuaries.
A counselor releases a bug into a field with three small campers.

Nature Camps

Work at Camp

This summer, be the reason a child falls in love with nature. 

From the beaches of Cape Cod to the forests of Western Massachusetts, Mass Audubon camps have been creating opportunities for nature exploration and connection for staff, campers and families for generations. When you work at camp, you join that legacy. 

  • Four counselors stand arm-in-arm wearing silly costumes- a fish, a fairy, a taco and a frog.
  • Camp counselor holds their hands at their forehead like bunny ears in front of a group of kids doing the same.
  • A counselor points at a picture book while a small camper sits next to her and looks on.
  • Three female counselors stand smiling together.
  • A counselor at Drumlin Farm Camp holds a magnifying bug catcher for a camper who is peering inside
    Drumlin Farm Camp, Lincoln
  • A counselor holds up a net to two small campers, smiling.
  • A group of counselors and campers stand beside a kayak smiling at camera.
  • Camp counselor crouches in a green field, smiling at camera while harvesting greens.
  • A group of six counselors stand smiling together.
  • A counselor and camper work in the field, smiling.
  • A counselor wearing glasses smiles at the camera.
  • Three counselors make silly faces and smile with a group of small campers.
  • A counselor holds up a crab.

Why Join Mass Audubon Camp Staff?

  • Work in Nature: There’s no greater office than the great outdoors! Spend your summer outside, surrounded by forests, fields, natural bodies of water and fresh air. Mass Audubon runs 16 day camps throughout Massachusetts, plus Wildwood Overnight Camp in Rindge, New Hampshire. Many sites include off-site, expedition-based programming. 
  • Resume-Building Skills: From developing and delivering creative, nature-based programming to managing groups and resolving challenges, you'll develop real-world leadership, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills that all employers value. 
  • A Strong Professional Network: Work alongside passionate educators, naturalists, and mentors who can support your growth and open doors to future opportunities in environmental fields and beyond.
  • Direct Impact: Help campers connect with nature, build confidence, and discover their place in the world—leave a lasting impact on their lives and yours. Plus, you’ll be part of a mission-driven organization that’s shaping the next generation of environmental stewards and changemakers. 
  • Unforgettable Memories: From silly songs to spontaneous adventures, you'll create moments of joy, laughter, and connection that stay with you forever. 
  • On-Site Housing: Available at Wildwood Overnight Camp and Wellfleet Bay Nature Camp, staff housing supports staff living costs, creates community and makes your commute a breeze!  

To get to be outside with kids every day and to see their love for the natural world develop was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I'll always treasure the fun memories I got to make during my time there!

- Mary Elliot, Berkshire Nature Camp counselor 

Requirements for Mass Audubon Camp Staff 

  • Must be aged 16* or older. We welcome camp staff that range from age 16 to 116! If you are too young for staff, try our CIT program.  
  • Excitement and enthusiasm to help children of all ages explore nature, connect with each other, and build confidence in the outdoors.  
  • Strong communication skills. You clearly communicate with campers, caregivers and fellow staff, and listens actively to support camper needs and group dynamics. 
  • Responsible and confident in caring for camper and staff physical and emotional safety, as well as managing program planning and implementation. You respond calmly to challenges and follow protocols to keep campers safe and supported. 
  • Skills and ability to work with diverse groups, exercise cultural humility, and implement best practices in inclusion.

*Note: some camp counselor positions start at age 17 or 18 or have other preliminary requirements for employment. Check specific job postings for more information.

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Questions? Email [email protected].