Looking for a great summer job or horse related summer internship? Come spend the summer of a lifetime at Chestnut Ridge Camp and Retreat Center in Elfand, North Carolina sharing the joy of horses with kids! Opportunities for first aid/CPR certification, lifeguard certification, teaching, trail riding, swimming on horseback, off-site trips, and doing lots of other great camp activities. An intensive summer camp counselor training program is provided.

Work on a team in a caring Christian environment to help kids ages 7-16 to learn horsemanship, riding skills, and horse care. Western or English riding on the trails and in an arena, some jumping as well. Twenty+ horses and ponies of a variety of breeds and skill levels. Opportunity for off-site riding trips.

Chestnut Ridge Camp and Retreat Center is affiliated by faith and tradition to the United Methodist Church but is open to all. Now accepting applications for summer 2025. https://www.campchestnutridge.org/join-summer-team Information: https://www.campchestnutridge.org/joinsummerteam AND https://www.campchestnutridge.org/discover Staff video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cn8rLGQ9uHY&feature=youtu.be This is a live-in position, and horse camp counselors participate in all other aspects of camp life. Must be a US citizen and at least 18 years old.

• Must be at least 18 years of age and able to attend staff training starting May 22. Preference given to those 21+ years old.
• This is a full counselor position with responsibilities beyond just working with the horses.
• Must enjoy being outdoors!
• End date is flexible.

Counselors live in cabins with campers or in shared housing with other counselors of the same gender. All meals are provided. Cabins are air conditioned and most have bathrooms/showers inside. Some have bathroom/showers a short walk away. Meals are homemade with fresh, local ingredients. There is a farm and gardens on-site, as well as a lake, challenge course, archery range, canoes, disc golf course, crafts center, sports fields, swimming pool, and hiking trails.

Being a role model to kids. Variety of horses. Meeting people from all over the world. Working in a caring Christian community. Leadership experience. Great food! Fun atmosphere! Team environment. Beautiful trails. Pool, lake, hiking, and other activities. Off-site trips to other natural areas of North Carolina.