Yoga Counselor – Summer 2026
Camp Chateaugay – Adirondack Mountains, Upstate New York

Dates: June 13 – August 12, 2026 (includes pre-camp training)
Compensation: $2,500  + we pay for any travel expenses and includes all, room & board & meals

About Camp Chateaugay
Camp Chateaugay is a premier co-ed sleepaway camp for children ages 7–17, located in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive, energetic, and inspiring environment where campers grow, build confidence, and create lifelong memories. We are seeking an enthusiastic and engaging Yoga Counselor for Summer 2026. This is a two-month residential role combining yoga instruction with full cabin counselor responsibilities, offering the opportunity to promote wellness, confidence, and mindfulness in a fun camp environment.

Yoga Instruction

• Plan and lead engaging, age-appropriate yoga sessions for campers of all skill levels 
• Teach fundamentals including breath control, proper alignment, balance, and mindful movement 
• Create sessions that build strength, flexibility, relaxation, and confidence 
• Adapt classes to a wide range of ages, abilities, and experience levels 
• Maintain and care for the yoga studio and equipment 
• Encourage a positive, inclusive environment focused on well-being and personal growth 
• Incorporate elements of mindfulness, with opportunities to introduce Pilates and meditation (experience a plus, not required) 
• Assistant other specialists in other sports if the ratios are over 1:8 in such as soccer, basketball, baseball, fitness, martial arts, volleyball, golf, lacrosse, gaga ball (no prior knowledge needed for these extra activities)

Cabin Counselor Role

• Live in a bunk with 6–12 campers alongside 1–2 co-counselors 
• Support daily routines including wake-ups, meals, activities, and bedtime 
• Maintain a clean, organized cabin and ensure camper well-being 
• Provide supervision at all times, including rest hours and overnight 
• Build strong relationships with campers, serving as a mentor and role model 
• Foster independence, friendship, and personal growth within the cabin 
• Participate in at least one cabin trip or campout per session 
• Bring confidence, energy, leadership, and enthusiasm to all aspects of camp life  
• Collaborate with staff across activities, with opportunities to assist in other sports  
• Participate in evening programs, special events, and camp traditions 
• Help create a fun, inclusive, and spirited camp environment 

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $2,500
• Transportation allowance provided 
• All meals, housing, and laundry included 
• Access to a wide range of camp activities 
• Opportunity to work with an international staff team and build lifelong friendships 

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience in yoga instruction (teaching or strong personal practice preferred) 
• Passion for working with children in a supportive, active environment 
• Energetic, positive, and team-oriented individuals 
• Ability to engage a wide range of ages, skill levels, and backgrounds 
• Interest in Pilates and meditation is a plus, but not required 

As a Yoga Counselor at Camp Chateaugay, you’ll do more than lead classes—you’ll help campers develop confidence, mindfulness, and a lifelong appreciation for wellness while creating meaningful connections and unforgettable summer experiences.