Camp - General Counselor

About Pali

Pali Mountain is a premier year-round camp, outdoor education facility, and retreat center located on 250 forested acres in the San Bernardino Mountains. We serve over 50,000 guests annually through three distinct programs—Pali Adventures, Pali Institute, and Pali Retreat—and pride ourselves on delivering unforgettable experiences in a setting that blends rustic charm with modern infrastructure. 

Our campus includes over 100,000 square feet of buildings, a 30,000-square-foot dining hall, 850+ beds across multiple sleeping villages, and more than 75 dedicated activity areas, including zip lines, climbing towers, ropes courses, and specialized instructional spaces. Pali is accredited by WASC, ACA, and AEE, and is a proud member of WAIC and AEE. 

Join us in making the mountains move.

Job Overview

Role Summary

As a camp counselor, you’ll be a mentor, a hype crew, a role model, and sometimes, the superhero that helps a camper shine for the very first time. You’ll live in a beautiful cabin nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains, caring for campers each session, alongside your co-counselor. 

Ideal Candidate

• A responsible, positive mentor with strong leadership instincts and a love for working with kids
• Patient, adaptable, silly when needed, serious when it counts
• Committed to excellence, growth, and creating an unforgettable experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Wake your cabin up with energy and intention—get them dressed, ready, and smiling
• Eat breakfast together before they head to specialty; you go to your specialty too
• Reunite for lunch, refresh at the cabin, then head into afternoon electives
• Lead or co-lead up to 3 electives a day, depending on schedule
• Fuel up at themed dinners, then rally for epic evening adventures
• Help your campers wind down, reflect on their day, and head into sweet dreams
• Repeat with joy, curiosity, and care—every single day

Specialties Available:

• High Ropes Course Lead- Prior experience with belay equipment 
• Water Sports- Lifeguard and or valid CA Boat Driving License
• Fine Arts 
• Action Sports

Employment Dates 

Mid-May to Early August

Compensation

 Rate - $340 to $625 / weekly based on experience and skill set