Of the 120 staff who work at Camp Sealth, about 25-30% of those are international. In the past few years, Sealth has hired staff from the United Kingdom, Colombia, Spain, Germany, The Netherlands, Turkey, Hungary, Poland, Mexico, and more. International staff play a key role in helping kids understand the world we live in, and enrich the camp experience for everyone!
About Camp Sealth
We invite you to explore the website to learn more about Camp Sealth and what it’s like to work here. Sealth is located on Vashon Island. You may also want to check out Visit Seattle to find out more about the surrounding area.
Summer Overnight Camp at Camp Sealth
International Staff Agencies
Staff who are not U.S. citizens must have a visa or permit to work at Camp Sealth. If you have never worked at a summer camp before, we strongly recommend that you go through an agency like AmeriCamp, Camp Leaders or Camp America. You must be at least 18 years old. Need a direct contact with one of these agencies? Email aberti@campfireseattle.org.
The Camp Culture
Working at a summer camp is a one of a kind experience. It’s hard work, sometimes physically draining, emotionally exhausting – but we know you’ll have the time of your life. You’ll do crazy, weird, and silly things you never thought you could do. You’ll meet people from around the world and form connections that will last you years, if not a lifetime. You’ll have a positive impact on children that will follow them for the rest of their lives. You’ll change your life and others for the better, forever.
To be successful at camp, you need to be prepared for hard work and the physical challenges of the job. You will live and work very closely with your peers, and have little time off to connect with your friends and family at home. View our full Employment Guide below for more information about working at Camp Sealth. All staff MUST read the Employment Guide before applying.
Positions
Most new international staff will be hired as cabin counselors or activity specialists, depending on skill set. Counselors are responsible for daily care of a group of children and assist them with social and group living skills. Activity specialists teach camp activities like arts & crafts, archery, boating, horseback riding, etc. We also hire international staff on Summer Work Travel visas to work in support areas like the kitchen and laundry. Staff in all positions will have a chance to interact with campers and be a part of the camp community.
Dates
Coordinators & Unit Leaders – June 9th to August 27th
All with Specialist in their job title – June 15th to August 26th
All with Counselor in their job title – June 18th to August 26th
Depending on your job title, please consider arriving to camp a day or two before your first work day. This will give you time to transition to our time zone and camp schedule.
August 26th is the last day of work and departure day. You may have the option to stay on for one or two weeks of outdoor education to earn extra money if you want, or you can stay in the U.S. to travel as long as your visa allows (usually 30 days, depending on your country & visa).
View the Full Summer Staff Schedule
Salary
The stipend international staff earn will vary depending on which agency you are hired through, your country of origin, and which position you have. International staff will make the same as American staff. Salary will be dependent on your role. Sealth uses Cliq cards to pay international staff.