Join Our Staff
Join our staff
At Stewart, we hire more than 50 passionate young men each summer. We seek dedicated individuals who will embrace the challenge of working long hours under the Texas sun, demonstrating patience, humor, and a genuine commitment to creating an engaging and fun environment for our campers. Working at camp is a rewarding experience!
Live with and supervise a cabin of campers, providing a supportive and fun environment; Help teach and lead activities along with the Activity Counselors; serve as a positive role model and mentor.
Cabin Leader
Activity Counselors live with campers and teach a specific activity. They may teach several activities during the summer.
Activity Counselor
Provide medical care and support to campers and staff; manage health-related emergencies and maintain a warm, reassuring presence; housing and meals are provided.
Registered Nurse
Capture daily moments of camp life and upload photos to our website; assist in promotional photography and yearbook design; experience with Photoshop is required; a personal camera is preferred but not required.
Photographer
Ensure camper safety at our waterfront activities; teach swimming and water safety, and handle lifeguarding duties; assist with canoeing, fishing, and other water-based activities.
Waterfront Staff
Teach Western-style horseback riding and care for our Stewart horses; manage daily horse care, including feeding and health checks; organize and conduct weekly gymkhanas and other horseback events.
Horseback Staff
Staff Roles
We need staff for many different roles at Stewart. Where do your skills fit?
“Camp life is like seeing the world through a new lens.”
“Camp Stewart to me is the best place on earth to work. I credit a lot of who I am and my achievements in life to Camp Stewart!”
"From meeting people from around the world, the Guadalupe river and the heat, working at camp is the perfect mixture of simpler times and pure fun in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.”
“ Teaching at Camp Stewart gave me the chance to help kids push themselves, grow in confidence, and reach the next level.”
Leadership Training Program
Leadership Training Program (LT): A Unique Opportunity
The LT Program offers an invaluable experience for those who have outgrown being campers but aren’t yet eligible to be counselors. It’s a demanding role that is both challenging and rewarding, providing a chance to develop leadership skills and gain a deeper understanding of camp life.
In the words of a former LT:
“Being an LT was challenging. You wake up before everyone early and go to bed after everyone else. You work behind the scenes and have to do many jobs. HOWEVER, if you want to work with children who love you and men who are great leaders while learning what it takes to lead it is a great opportunity for that. There is a lot of work, but some fun, too!"
What Are My Responsibilities?
As an LT, your role is integral to the smooth running of camp. Responsibilities include:
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Supporting Counselors: Assist counselors with their cabin of young campers by helping with morning routines, including making beds, and preparing for the day’s activities.
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Dining Hall Duties: Help prepare the dining hall for meals, serve refills during meals, and clear tables afterward.
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Routine Tasks: Participate in setting up events, handing out treats after rest period, and maintaining the dining hall.
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Class Assistance: Sometimes rotate through various classes, helping to teach and manage activities. First Year LTs live together in a cabin. Second Year LTs live in cabins with campers and go to activities with them.
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Variety of Duties: Engage in a range of tasks that keep camp running smoothly.
As a Stewart counselor, here's what you'll do:
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Work collaboratively as part of a dynamic team
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Contribute to a supportive and close-knit community
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Develop your leadership skills and grow professionally
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Learn to be a creative problem solver
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Practice taking initiative and showing resilience
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Serve as a role model and inspire others
Invest in your future with a summer at Camp Stewart.
Working at our camp offers more than just a summer job. It's an opportunity to build valuable career skills like teamwork, communication, leadership and problem-solving. You'll gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment where every day presents new challenges and opportunities for growth.
Employers value the skills camp counselors develop, such as flexibility, creativity, and optimism. If you can work at a summer camp, you can work anywhere! The more effort you put in, the more you'll gain from your time here.
Applying for LT
Am I Eligible to Apply?
To apply for the Stewart LT Program, you have to be 15-16 years old and have been a camper before. This is a volunteer position. The program provides significant benefits, including:
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Higher Pay Scale: Once you become a counselor, you will be paid on the veteran scale rather than the rookie scale, earning about 10% more.
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Junior Counselor Pathway: Complete a list of tasks and demonstrate your capabilities to become a Junior Counselor, a paid position, as you approach college.
How Do I Apply?
Please email camp for more information. You will need to provide at least three non-family references. Once your application is complete, we will contact you to arrange an interview.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re ready for a challenging yet rewarding experience that will help shape your future, apply to become an LT today!
Professional Development, Internships, and Networking
We support our staff’s professional development through mentoring, feedback, and guest speakers. If you need an internship related to your major, let us know—there are creative ways we can help you integrate your camp experience with your career goals. Additionally, working at Camp Stewart connects you with a network of former staff and campers who have gone on to excel in various fields.
Why Work at Camp Stewart?
Our staff members build lifelong friendships and enjoy the unique experience of working closely with a team of like-minded individuals. You'll be part of a vibrant community where you can disconnect from technology and focus on face-to-face interactions, building meaningful relationships with campers and fellow staff. Most counselors make friends for life!