Putnam Camp is a small, not-for-profit, rustic family camp in the High Peaks region of the Adirondacks. Its capacity is 40 guests. Since 1877, families and individuals have vacationed at the Camp, their chief activity being hiking, though guests also enjoy a variety of other outdoor activities. The Camp provides rooms or small cabins and three meals a day for guests. Our staff totals ten, including the managers. All staff members have one full day off per week. All positions offer salary, room, board, the use of laundry equipment, and a unique summer experience. The Camp has a friendly, close-knit atmosphere, and staff members are encouraged to participate in its social life. The work schedule allows ample free time during the day for hiking, exploring, and enjoying the area. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on Putnam Camp property.
All staff should be able to maintain a positive and flexible attitude and should be willing to live simply, but comfortably, surrounded by woods and mountains. The primary responsibility of all staff is to ensure that our guests have a relaxing, carefree, and enjoyable camp experience. Staff frequently consists of a mix of students that have grown up coming to Camp and have seen this as the ultimate summer job – a chance to romp around the mountains, eat great food, hang out with their peers, and get in great shape while getting paid. We have also had a number of college athletes because of the great training opportunities. From Nordic skiers to rowers, you can’t beat the opportunity to combine work, play and training.