Hidden Pines Ranch

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Hidden Pines Ranch employs approximately 65 staff members each season for a variety of positions:

Counselors
- Work with children entering Kindergarten – 10th grade
- 18+/minimum high school graduate by start of the camp season
- Counselors interact with campers of all ages, but are primarily assigned in pairs to lead a group of campers within a grade-specific age range. Daily tasks include leading lessons and activities, facilitating group time, and assisting in tasks to clean and maintain camp grounds.
Co-Horse Directors
- 18+/minimum high school graduate by start of the camp season
- Horse care and/or riding experience required
- Co-Horse Directors have a job similar to our counselor positions, but are primarily assigned to lead our horseback riding activities.
Assistant Counselors
- 16+ by the start of our camp season and entering 11th or 12th grade
- Assistant Counselors rotate through our K/1 and Traditional programs, shadowing counselors and learning different roles at camp.
- Part-time position
Wranglers/Horse Assistants
- 16+ by the start of our camp season and entering 11th grade or higher
- Wranglers are responsible for caring for the horses at camp and assisting counselors with camper riding activities.
Maintenance
- 16+ by the start of our camp season
- Our maintenance staff take the lead on all things related to upkeep of our camp grounds. Typical duties include mowing the grass, repairing any equipment, and assisting with pre-camp set-up and post-camp clean-up for the season.
Office Admin
- 18+ by the start of our camp season
- The Office Admin is responsible for answering phone calls, responding to emails, coordinating with parents for early pick-up/late drop-off, and facilitating any offsite field trips.
Leadership Team
- 18+ by the start of our camp season
- At least two years of camp leadership experience OR experience in a related field required
- The leadership team oversees camp operations during both the summer and off-season. They also support staff members in daily tasks, communicate with camper families, and serve as camper advocates.

General Staff Qualifications:

Desire and ability to work and play with children in an outdoor setting (prior experience working with children is strongly preferred)
Ability to teach various activities
Ability to put campers first
Character, integrity, adaptability, enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience are all taken into consideration before hiring

Check out our Staff Experience Guide to learn more about what it means to be a part of the Hidden Pines Ranch Staff.

If you are searching for a leadership development opportunity, we would love to talk with you!

We seek enthusiastic and motivated individuals who have a passion for working with children and a desire to develop as a leader. Hidden Pines Ranch is committed to providing staff with opportunities to develop the skills necessary for future careers. Our staff members will gain experience in creativity, collaboration, adaptability, problem-solving, communication, and more.

Staff members will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, competitive pay, most evenings and weekends free and strong friendships fueled by a shared desire to offer kids a life-changing summer experience. Check out the video below to hear from past staff members about why they continue to choose to work at HPR each summer.

2026 Staff Schedule

Pre-Camp Dates

New Staff Orientation (Virtual): To Be Determined
Area Lead Planning Day: To Be Determined
CPR Certification Training: To Be Determined

Staff Orientation Week

Specialized Area Orientation: Monday, June 1st 8:00am-4:00pm
Staff Kickoff: Tuesday, June 2nd 12:00pm-7:00pm
Staff Orientation Day #1: Wednesday, June 3rd 8:00am-5:00pm
Staff Orientation Day #2: Thursday, June 4th 8:00am-5:00pm
Staff Orientation Day #3: Friday, June 5th 8:00am-5:00pm
Open House Event: Saturday, June 6th 9:00am-1:00pm
*Campers will visit camp from 10:00am-12:00pm to meet their counselors, pick up their t-shirts, and more.

Camp Dates & Regular Hours

When camp is in session, standard staff hours are from 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday.

Mini Camp: Monday, June 8th – Friday, June 12th
Session 1: Monday, June 15th – Friday, June 26th
Session 2: Monday, June 29th – Friday, July 10th
*There is no camp on Friday, July 3rd.
Session 3: Monday, July 13th – Friday, July 24th
Session 4: Monday, July 27th – Friday, August 7th