Staff FAQs
Why should I work at Buck’s Rock?
Working at Buck's Rock Camp is a rewarding and unique experience. Each day our staff change the lives of our campers in a safe, inclusive, non-competitive, and accessible art-making environment where both staff and campers enjoy the freedom to create and choose. In this free-flowing exchange of ideas, our campers change the lives of staff as well.
Our staff is a strong, close-knit community of artists, educators, and creative people who love waking up each morning at camp. If you love working with kids and being part of a team, you'll love working at Buck's Rock!
What qualifications do I need to be a staff member?
At a minimum you need to be at least 18 years old, have graduated from high school or have earned an equivalent qualification, have experience working with youth, and be excited to work at camp! Many staff positions require additional work experience and training.
What if I’m interested in multiple positions?
That's great! You can mark down which positions you're interested in when you fill out your staff application. Once we receive your application, we'll be in touch with you about which positions we think are the best fit.
When should I apply to work at camp?
Now! Staff applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. We will update the staff page to reflect which positions are still open.
How do I apply to work at camp?
You can apply to work at camp by filling out an online application at https://bucksrock.campintouch.com/ui/forms/application/staff/App
If I am a returning staff member, do I need to reapply for Summer 2023?
Yes! We are excited to hire staff and counselors each year to represent a fair and equitable hiring model, and instituting this new procedure for reapplying allows just that.
Where is camp? What are the facilities and what is nearby?
Camp is located on 118 secluded acres of rolling New England foothills in New Milford, Connecticut, about 80 miles north of New York City. We have an outdoor swimming pool, a communal dining hall, a staff lounge with vending machines and an air conditioned media room, more than 30 shops in visual, performing, culinary and musical arts, two performance theaters- one indoor and one outdoor, a fire circle, and outdoor playing fields with basketball and tennis courts. Camp is just three miles from shops, restaurants, and a movie theater in downtown New Milford, 20 miles from a large shopping mall with many amenities in Danbury, about 9 miles from hiking and camping at Lake Waramoug, and near countless other lakes, waterfalls, hiking trails, and parks.
What are the accommodations for staff?
The majority of our staff live in shared rooms with other staff members. Guidance counselors live in rooms adjacent to the rooms of the campers in their age group. All bunks are equipped with electricity. Bathrooms and showers are shared. There is a weekly laundry service and a staff lounge with air conditioning and vending machines.
Will I get days off and free time?
Every staff member receives one day off each week to rest, rejuvenate, and build community with other staff. More specifics about days off will be available closer to the summer season. Break time for each staff member is built into the daily schedule.
Do I need to be there for the full summer?
While the ideal is that employees are familiar members of the community for the full season (June 21 - August 21), we do offer partial summer contracts as a reasonable accommodation - and Visiting Artist Residencies! Make a note when you apply, and we can discuss in your interview.