Camp Ladore is a Christian camp operated by The Salvation Army. Our ministry is to children ages 7-16 from Pennsylvania and Delaware. Ladore provides a low cost opportunity for children who would otherwise not be able to attend summer camp. They can have an unforgettable week in a safe environment. Our goal is to have each camper see Christ’s love in action and to experience activities they cannot do where they live. Working at Camp Ladore will make a lasting impression on your life! You will laugh, cry, get tired, sing songs, tell stories, give hugs, develop life long friendships and make lasting impressions on campers’ life.

Each day is packed with exciting activities for the campers to enjoy. Activities vary from nature, arts & crafts, recreation, pioneering, ropes course, swimming and boating. These are high energy programs, often themed events, filled with songs, skits and lots of fun! The campers day starts with devotions and ends with devotions in their cabin groups. All staff are expected to set an example and actively participate in the planned activities.

Camp Ladore hires a summer staff of nearly 150 individuals from all over the US and the world. This provides a unique and diverse work experience for our staff and an exciting experience for our campers.  Camp Ladore needs a staff that loves children and has a desire to share Christ’s love with others. Camp Ladore is located in Waymart, PA, on beautiful Lake Ladore. There is a lounge available for staff during their free time, internet access, swimming and boating. Ladore has a tradition of having staff return summer after summer because camp makes such an impact on their lives.

Counseling Staff

Counselors (most important job on camp!)
Responsible for camper care and well being. Encourage campers to participate in all areas of the camp program, & provide them with a consistent, positive, Christian example. (Minimum 18 years of age) Experience working with children required.

Junior Counselors
Assist in the care of campers, considering their well being. Encourage campers to participate in all areas of the camp program, & provide them with a consistent, positive, Christian example. Works under the direction of Cabin Counselors. (Minimum 16 years of age) Experience working with children required. This position is apart of our JOY Staff discipleship training.

Support and Operations

Laundry Supervisor
Support the Camp Staff by providing clean linens, doing laundry and bagging camper “lost and found”. (Minimum 21 years of age) No experience necessary.

Laundry Assistant
The Laundry Assistant helps the Laundry Supervisor support the Camp Staff by providing clean linens, doing laundry and bagging camper “lost and found”. (Minimum 16 years of age) No experience necessary. This position is apart of our JOY Staff discipleship training.

Operations Assistants
Help support the camping program and operations manager by maintaining the camp grounds and facilities, moving and setting up equipment and helping around the camp grounds as needed. (Minimum 17 years of age) Valid driver’s license required.

Head Staff Kids Counselor
Responsible for oversight of Staff Kid Counselors. Develop schedule for the supervision of staff kids. (Minimum 18 years of age) 1 year camp experience. CPR and First aid certifications preferred.

Staff Kid Counselors
Provide care and supervision for staff children. (Minimum 16 years of age) Experience working with children preferred. This position is apart of our JOY Staff discipleship training.

Trading Post Manager
Overseas all functions of the Staff Lounge and Trading Post including canteen, camp store and staff activities. (Minimum 21 years of age) Two years camp experience.

Trading Post Assistants
Assist with the selling of snacks and camp apparel. Complete tasks as assigned by the Trading Post Manager. (Minimum 16 years of age) This position is apart of our JOY Staff discipleship training.

Office Staff

Registrar
Maintains camper registrations and keeps accurate records. Organize campers into cabins and do the camper registration on opening days. (Minimum 18 years of age) Word and Excel skills. Web-based database experience preferred.

Secretary
Assist Office manager with clerical duties. (Minimum 16 years of age) Experience answering phones, faxing, and copying preferred. This position is apart of our JOY Staff discipleship training.

Camp Driver
Drive campers and staff as needed. Pick up supplies as requested from Office Manager. (Minimum 21 years of age) Valid Driver’s License. Must be able to drive a 12 passenger van. Camp experience preferred.

Haywagon Driver
Drive campers and staff as needed. (Minimum 21 years of age) Valid Driver’s License. Must have prior experience driving a tractor.

Night Watchman
Keep watch over property, staff, and to restrict any unscheduled entrance to camp by non-camp personnel during the evening hours. (Minimum 21 years of age) Valid driver’s license required. Must be able to drive a 12 passenger van.

Program Staff

Archery Instructor
Responsible for planning and instruction of archery program activities. Maintain archery shed in an orderly manner. (Minimum 18 years of age) Archery certification required.

Arts and Crafts Instructor
Responsible for the planning and instruction of the camper craft activities & materials. Maintain craft lodge in an orderly manner. (Minimum 18 years of age) Directing children in activities preferred.

Athletics Instructor
Responsible for the planning and instruction of the camper athletics & materials. Maintain athletics lodge in an orderly manner. (Minimum 18 years of age) Directing children in activities preferred.

Boating Instructor
Responsible for Boating program, ensuring all safety rules are followed by all campers and staff. Maintain boating equipment. (Minimum 18 years of age) Lifeguard, CPR for Professional Rescuer and First Aid certifications required. Pennsylvania Boaters Safety Course required.

Christian Education Director
Responsible for spiritual development of campers through daily gathering times. Coordinate staff bible study groups. (Minimum 18 years of age) Two years of college religious studies preferred.

Farm Director
Responsible for management of the animals, facilities and personnel while keeping with the standards set by American Camp Association. (Minimum 21 years of age) Experience in farm culture and in the health and wellness of farm animals required.

Farm Instructor
Responsible for the teaching about Farm animals. Oversight of camper visitation to the farm.(Minimum 18 years of age) Experience or education in farm culture required.

High Ropes Instructors
Responsible for the planning and instruction of the camper ropes course activities. Enforce safety rules to all at ropes course. Maintain equipment.(Minimum 18 years of age) Previous Ropes Course experience preferred. Certification for camp challenge course required.

Lifeguards
Carefully monitor all individuals under your supervision at the pool. (Minimum 18 years of age) Lifeguard certification, CPR for Professional Rescuer, and First Aid certifications required. 

Media Specialists
Responsible for Daily videos, Camp photos, Morning Discovery AV needs, oversight of camp Social media, website, and AV equipment. (Minimum 18 years of age) Experience with some aspects of video editing, photography, sound mixing, lighting design, and website design is preferred.

Nature Instructor
Responsible for the planning and instruction of the camper nature study and other activities that increase awareness and appreciation of God’s creation. Maintain Nature Lodge in an orderly manner. (Minimum 18 years of age) Experience directing activities with children preferred.

Outdoor Camping Instructors
Responsible for the planning and instruction of camper outdoor living activities which includes camping and orienteering. Maintain equipment and pioneering site in an orderly manner. (Minimum 18 years of age) Experience directing activities with children preferred.

Dining Hall Staff

Dining Hall Supervisor
Gives oversight to Dining Hall Staff. Ensures all health & sanitary regulations are being followed. Maintains camper meal count records. Maintain Dining Hall in an orderly manner. (Minimum 18 years of age) SafeServe certification and food service supervisory experience preferred.

Dining Hall Staff
Assists in serving campers and staff. Maintain clean eating and serving areas. (Minimum 14 years of age) No experience necessary.  This position is a part of our JOY Staff discipleship training.