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French Woods Sports and Arts Center

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Approximate Start Date

Start: 08 Jun 2025

Approximate End Date

End: 26 Aug 2025

Camp Type

Privately Owned

Location

431 Chapel Hill Road, Hancock, New York 13783

Staff

Total: 145 (80 international staff)

Campers

Total: 275 (co-ed camp)

Camp Overview

French Woods Sports and Arts Center is America's Top Teen-Only Summer Camp. 275 Campers from all over the USA and abroad ages 12-17 have the option of a 2, 4, 6, 8, or 10 week session. We are located 2.5 hours from New York City in the Catskill Mountains of New York State. Our camp offers the perfect mix of a Classic American Summer Camp in the mountains with clean living and modern facilities. Programs are offered in Sports, Visual Arts, Technology, Extreme Sports, Circus, Rock Music, Digital Music Production, Dance, Gymnastics, Water Sports, DJ and Radio, Theater, Communications, Ropes and Challenge Course, Magic, Cooking, Fitness, Video, Role Playing Games, and Equestrian.

STAFF PERKS - GENEROUS TIME OFF, SUBSIDIZED STAFF TRIPS TO NIAGARA FALLS, NYC, PHILADELPHIA, AMUSEMENT PARKS, FIBRE OPTIC WIFI CAMPUS WIDE, LUXURIOUS STAFF LOUNGE WITH FREE SNACKS, AIR CONDITIONED CABINS AND INSIDE ACTIVITY AREAS, FREE 24 HOUR LAUNDROMAT, FREE MOVIES AND FREE BOWLING IN THE LOCAL VILLAGE WITH FRENCH WOODS ID. 

All this and more rolled up together into one incredible Summer Camp experience!

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Do you have the skills they're looking for?

We asked the camp what positions they are looking to fill. Look out for the big thumbs up!

Are you looking to hire counsellors with Sports & Horse Riding skills?

Are you looking to hire Waterfront staff and Lifeguards?

Are you looking to hire counsellors with Creative & Performing Arts skills?

Meet the Camp!

Come and meet us at your nearest job fair for the opportunity to get hired on the spot! Get ready for a summer you'll never forget.

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25 January 2025

London Camp Job Fair

Join us in London on Saturday 25th January for the opportunity to get hired on the spot and secure your place at camp for an unforgettable summer.

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26 January 2025

Glasgow Camp Job Fair

Join us in Glasgow on Sunday 26th January for the opportunity to get hired on the spot and secure your place at camp for an unforgettable summer.

Counsellor Roles:

Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!

Acting/Drama
Archery
Arts & Crafts
Basketball
BMX
Ceramics & Pottery
Circus
Dance
Digital Photography
Dungeons and Dragons
Equestrian Staff
Fitness Instructor
Golf
High/Low Ropes Course
Jewelry
Kiln or Wheel
LARP
Lifeguarding
Lighting and Sound
Magic
Mountain Biking
Mountain Boarding
Music Production
Painting
Photography
Radio Broadcast
Recording Arts
Rock Music
Roller Blading
Skateboarding
Soccer/Football
Social Media
Stage Management
Tech Theatre
Tennis
Trapeze
Video Editing
Volleyball
Wakeboarding
Waterfront Staff
Yoga/Pilates
Zumba
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Hmm... What's your role?

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Staff Time Off

  • 8 days off during the summer
  • At least 1 hour off each day
  • 4 nights off each week
  • No curfew

Staff Qualities

  • Personality
  • Flexibility
  • Reliability
  • Humor
  • Adventurous
  • Experience
  • Ethical
  • Skilled-Certified
  • Considerable knowledge, experience or Degree in the area/activity that you are applying for.