All Farm & Arts Day Camp positions will require counselors to teach and participate in growing, preparing, and sharing food; land-based craft activities; hands-on animal care; and practical farm work—as well as fun and games!

Hawthorne Valley Farm is a 900-acre diversified farm in Ghent, New York. The Farm’s Place-based Learning Center serves as a resource to inspire, strengthen, and transform the connection between people and the living land with the goal of providing opportunities to children for farm-based, artistic experiences within the context of a working biodynamic farm.

Farm & Arts Day Camp Counselors are responsible for guiding children ages 8 to 13 through daily farm, cooking, craft, and garden activities during each 10-day camp session. Counselors will help to create experiences that will connect children to the land and foster greater ecological awareness in later life.

All Hawthorne Valley Summer Camp staff must be committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment for both campers and fellow staff members.

Day Camp Junior Counselor

Position Overview:

• Candidates have some experience working with children and will take on the role of assisting senior counselors with group activities.

• Housing is not provided for Junior Counselors. Local candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Applicants must be at least 16 years old.

Dates:

• June 16 - August 1, 2025

Weekly Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, approximately 8 AM - 4:30 PM (schedules may vary)

Salary:

• $2,150 for the 7-week season.

Day Camp Senior Counselor

Position Overview:

• Candidates are those with more extensive experience working with children and will be responsible for leading group activities, with the assistance of a junior counselor.

• Applicants must be at least 20 years old.

Dates:

• June 16 - August 1, 2025

Weekly Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, approximately 8 AM - 4:30 PM (schedules may vary)

Salary:

• $2,700 for the 7-week season and full room and board.

Day Camp Assistant Manager

Position Overview:

• Day Camp Assistant Manager candidates have extensive experience working with children in an educational and/or recreational setting.

• Candidates will have at least some related supervisory experience.

• The Assistant Manager will work closely with the Camp Manager and be responsible for helping with all aspects of the camp, including but not limited to:

• Overseeing counselors during morning set up

• Interfacing with parents and guardians at drop-off and pickup times

• Leading and ensuring the smooth implementation of activities

• Supporting activity transitions

• Helping oversee snack and mealtime

• Supporting the organization and cleaning of the Learning Center kitchen and other camp spaces.

• Applicants must be at least 21 years old.

Dates:

• June 11 - August 1, 2025

Weekly Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, approximately 8 AM - 5 PM (schedules may vary)

Salary:

• $4,000 for the 7.5-week season and full room and board.