Camp Celo Helpers

Celo helpers are a group of young people 15-18 years old, for whom the experience of camp means so much that they are willing to come and help in exchange for the privilege of being part of the Celo family.

Celo helpers assist in the kitchen with meal preparations and clean-up and also assist the counselors with camper activities and at bedtime. Helpers are not expected to lead a group of campers alone.

Being a helper is a full time job. You will generally have 2 to 3 kitchen jobs each day. At other times you are expected to join in the camper activities or games or help with work projects on the farm or in the garden. You should come prepared to work hard. Most helpers work in exchange for the opportunity to be at Celo. There are a few paid positions for experienced helpers.

The day's work begins at 7:30 am with wake-up and ends after the children's bedtime and evening sing at about 10:00 pm. You will have one hour off each day and one day off each week. Your day off ends at the children's bedtime.

Over the course of the summer we develop a strong sense of teamwork and community within the helper group. In order to encourage this we need a core group of experienced helpers who can stay all summer. First-time helpers are generally hired for only one session to get a feel for the job. It is also important to come for the pre-camp orientation.

Lifeguard training is a valuable skill at camp and $150 per session is paid to those who have this certification. Helpers should be between 15 and 18 at camp (if your birthday is during the summer to which you are applying, you are still eligible), and should still be in High School at the time of application.

The Helper Application for summer 2025 will be posted here soon.