Applications for Summer 2024 are now open!

You must apply and be accepted before registering on Campsite.

Session Dates
Session A (1 week): June 9th-June 14th - Spots available
Session B (2 weeks): June 16th - June 28th - Session full
Session C (2 weeks): July 14th - July 26th - Session full
Session D (2 weeks): July 28th - August 9th - Session full

TEEN LEADERS

Ages 16-17

Our Teen Leader program is designed for teens to develop skills for college, future jobs and internships. While focused on learning the skills of a camp counselor, they will also learn about working in non-profits, interviewing and skills they can take back home. Teen Leaders will participate in workshops, shadow activities, and collaborate with their cohorts to create a Dream World Experience. During two-week sessions, teen leaders will take an offsite camping trip to Big Sur, Montaña de Oro, or another beautiful location!

By the end of their time at camp, Teen Leaders will walk away more confident in communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and a leader within their community.

Examples of Responsibilities

  • Assist Camp Ocean Pines staff in cabin helping younger campers with their daily routines

  • Attend Teen Leadership Workshops and engage in discussions with peers

  • Plan the Dream World Experience with the assistance of the Teen Leadership Coordinator

  • Help lead camp activities ranging from set-up, engaging campers with games, or giving safety instructions

  • Create a positive, inclusive atmosphere for all campers and staff

  • Teen Leaders are still considered camp participants — they will have greater freedom than a camper and greater responsibilities. They are still required to adhere to Camp Ocean Pines community guidelines and the Teen Leader Program Code of Conduct.

  • These sessions are considered as a one or two-week volunteer commitment to Camp Ocean Pines, free of charge. Thus campers accrue Volunteer Service Hours with this program, with a verification letter provided by camp.

How to Apply:

Application Process:

  1. Follow this link to submit your application.

    Included in your application, please submit: A one-page letter detailing your intended impact as a Teen Leader, a resume, and two character references.

    Letter of Interest: This letter should detail why you want to be a Teen Leader at Camp Ocean Pines, the impact you will have as a leader, and how you are going to help campers Connect, Explore, and Grow!

    Resume: Resumes often include work and volunteer experiences, technical and language skills, academic awards and achievements, and extracurricular activities. We understand that this might be the first time submitting a resume, so consider this a practice for future job employment applications.

    Character Reference: Please try to include one reference who is not a family member. Examples of references are teachers, coaches, mentors, club leaders. You can include a past Camp Ocean Pines staff member (if you don't have their contact information, we can get it for you). It is polite to ask permission from your references before you include their information.

  2. Once your application is submitted, camp will reach out to you for a 15-minute interview.

Every teen that is interested in a Teen Leader position must fully complete an application and an interview with the Summer Camp Director. Adults of Teen Leaders: This process is a huge step for our Teen Leaders as they gain valuable life skills of filling out an application. We ask that the teen fills out their application themselves; please help where you can and we hope that the teen takes initiative on their own application.