Volunteer at camp
Love working with kids, or remember your own summers here? Volunteer as a Conejo Camp Sequoia Lake counselor. Read about the role, requirements, and training below.
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Who we are
Camp Sequoia Lake is a one-week residential summer camp for youth in grades 3 to 12.
We run on volunteers. We train you. We support you. We expect you to lead.
Why volunteer?
Develop Leadership Skills
Gain real-world experience leading groups, making decisions, and solving problems on the fly.
Change Lives
Make a lasting impact on campers by being a role model and mentor during a formative week.
Bring Joy
Help young people enjoy their week at camp and take home memories that matter to them.
Who can apply
What you will do
Lead a small group with an adult leadership team
Run activities, meals, transitions, and cabin routines
Teach skills, model boundaries, and keep kids engaged
Communicate early, escalate concerns fast, and document when needed
Character you can point to
We teach respect, responsibility, and leadership through real moments.
When you hold a boundary calmly, show up prepared, and help a camper reset after frustration, campers learn what those values look like.
Fun with purpose
Camp is loud, active, and full of laughs.
Fun lowers walls. When kids feel safe and engaged, they try hard things, take healthy risks, and grow.
Training that transfers
Training is online and in person in June. You learn tools you use outside camp.
Online training
- Youth protection expectations and mandated reporting
- Age-group communication and behavior support
- Incident recognition, escalation, and documentation
In-person training
- Emergency roles and radio communications
- How to lead peers while staying accountable to standards
- Hands-on practice with real camp scenarios
Screening & youth protection
All staff complete a California DOJ background check, three reference checks, and mandatory California training for child abuse reporting and youth protection.
All roles are supervised and must follow camp policies and boundaries.
A team with real experience
You work alongside experienced camp leaders, registered nurses, licensed mental health professionals, firefighter-paramedics, teachers, school counselors, artists, musicians, photographers, and lifeguards.
Tangible impact you will see
You will watch a shy kid speak up.
You will watch a camper push through fear and finish strong.
You will help teens practice leadership and service.
You leave with specific moments you helped create.
Ready to apply?
If you want a week that matters, apply to volunteer.
Interested in support roles? Contact directing staff for media, logistics, or medical support team positions. Space is extremely limited.
Before applying: Please review our complete staff policies, including personal property liability and volunteer classification.
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