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Forest Lake Camp
261 Forest Lake Road
Chestertown, NY 12817
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Meet with our Director or Assistant Director over a video call, or schedule a home visit with us today!
You are also welcome to schedule a tour of Forest Lake Camp! Come and see our beautiful surroundings and facilities. Get to know the cabins and take a walk down to the lake.
Are you interested in renting camp for a wedding, corporate retreat, or private event? Let us know what you have in mind and we’d be happy to show you around and talk through all the options we offer.
Send us a message to let us know that you’re interested in scheduling a visit!
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Know anyone who loves working with kids, being outside, and building a culture of excellence?
Forest Lake Camp, situated in the southern Adirondacks of New York State, is a traditional brother sister camp, committed to fostering a deep awareness to the outdoors, to one another and to one’s personal growth through a variety of exceptional activities and opportunities. Our 823-acre wilderness property affords countless unique opportunities to explore and learn and grow. Forest Lake Camp seeks lifelong educators committed to carrying on the traditions and values of its camp’s heritage. Our 2025 summer camp season is an 8-week commitment.
Currently Hiring for 2025!
Hospitality and Events Director
The Director of the Forest Lake hospitality and events business is primarily responsible for business development and execution of all rental and event activities occurring outside the core eight-week children and family camp season. The Director generates rental and event revenue by developing market potential through calendar planning, lead generation, selling a variety of events and closing sales. The Director has the overall responsibility of managing the execution of the events and other provided services (which include but are not limited to the following: weddings, corporate retreats, school groups, sports team training/tournaments, family reunions, commercial/TV/movie shoots, church groups and other potential proprietary events and opportunities) including managing the interface with the client and coordination and management of all staff and on-site activities to ensure excellence. The Director ensures the quality of food and beverage service, and works with clients to organize experiences, events, or services. In short, to ensure that the venue exceeds guests’ expectations and needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
General Camp Responsibilities
Support Forest Lake Camp’s mission of providing the best traditional summer camp experience for all campers and guests.
Business Development Responsibilities
Delivery Responsibilities
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to work on grounds during events (esp. weekends in May, June, late August, September, and October).
Job Type: Full-time
To apply please email [email protected]
General Counselors and Specialty activity staff for Girls Camp and Boys Camp (Including climbing, kayaking, sailing, arts & crafts, pottery, drama, dance, horseback riding, fencing, soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, special events, and more).
Job Type: Seasonal
Kitchen Staff (We are always looking for talented and dedicated chefs to join our team at Forest Lake! If you know of anyone who might want to spend a summer with us in the Adirondacks, sharing their love of culinary arts with 200 amazing campers, let us know today!)
Job Type: Seasonal
If you are interested in learning more about the above positions, please contact us at [email protected]
If you are interested in joining our 2025 staff, please complete the following application. 2025 applications are now OPEN
Forest Lake Camp
261 Forest Lake Road
Chestertown, NY 12817
[email protected]
Office: 518-623-4771
Fax: 518-557-8891
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