Important FAQs

Camp is located in:
Beach Lake, Pennsylvania – 2.5 hours from NYC, 2 hours from Philadelphia and 10 minutes from the Delaware River

Where are the counselors from?
We recruit from some of the finest colleges and universities in the United States, Canada and abroad.  Staff must have completed their first year of college prior to working at CLC.

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Will I be trained?
There is a 6 day orientation where our staff begins to develop skills that will be used throughout the summer. The training process continues with meetings every week and support from Division Leaders, Head Counselors and Camp Directors. We expect our staff to come to camp with a willingness to grow and learn.

Who is in charge of staff hiring?
Ryan Peters oversees the staffing for both Trail's End and Chestnut Lake.  Dan Schmitz of Chestnut Lake and Stacy Carus of Trail's End work alongside him and assist in all recruiting.

By way of background, Ryan has been with us since 1994 and has been a counselor, group leader and Varsity Head Counselor before being offered the opportunity to work at Trail’s End as the full time Associate Director.  Dan has been with us since 1998 and has been a counselor, group leader, soccer director and Varsity Head Counselor before being offered the opportunity to work as Chestnut Lake’s full time Assistant Director.  Stacy Carus has been part of our family since 2003 and is currently the Girls Head Counselor and Assistant Director at Trail's End.

If you have any questions regarding our recruiting process, please email Ryan directly at

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Where will I live while in camp?
Bunk counselors live in the cabin with their campers and co-counselors. The bunks have modern bathrooms and spacious clothing rooms. Area Directors and Division Leaders will have "newly" built private or semi private rooms with private bathrooms. Support Staff live in staff housing in either dorms or large cabins.

What is the salary?
Salary based on age and years of college completed

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How much time off will I get?
You will get one period off each day. Your free time can be spent relaxing and enjoying the camp facilities. There is a staff lounge, equipped with satellite TV, internet computers, telephones, vending machines and games. Each staff member is entitled to 4 days off throughout the course of the summer. Staff members also have 3-4 nights off a week. Locally, there are pizzerias, a movie theatre, a video store and Wal-Mart.

Please be aware that CLC is a smoke free facility. NO staff members under the age of 21 are permitted to enter a bar.

Is there a counselor curfew?
Yes - counselor curfew is 12:45AM and we expect a quiet camp at 1:15AM

What are the kids like?
The kids at CLC are mostly from affluent backgrounds in the NY Metro area. We attract campers from Manhattan, Long Island, Northern New Jersey, Westchester, Maryland, Philadelphia and Florida.

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What is the weather like at camp?
Summer days in Pennsylvania are warm. The nights tend to cool off. Plan on 85-90 degree weather during the day with temperatures dropping to the high 70s at night. Don’t forget your raincoat, as we can always count on a few good rain storms each summer.

How do I get to camp?
We will provide transportation from Newark Airport and a central pick up point in New York City. Foreign staff transportation will be handled through their agency. For North American Staff, we offer an allowance of up to $200 for traveling to camp. You are permitted to drive to camp as well. Detailed information on traveling to camp will be provided to hired staff members.

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