Pompositticut Farm Day Camp is a co-ed camp for children ages 4-15. Situated on a picturesque and historic farm, PFDC Inc. offers Horseback Riding, Adventure Ropes Course, Red Cross Swimming, Theater-Dance-Music, Game-On, Creative Arts, Nature, Gardening, Archery, and afternoon Structured Free-Swim. Every summer we encourage applicants to apply as PFDC seeks to provide the best staff and positive educational experiences. Accepting applications are available in all areas. Each Head Instructor is responsible for planning the daily activities and set-up for each lesson. This Instructor will conduct a creative and engaging 40-minute class. Some specialized activities will require multiple instructors. Each campground will contain 12 campers of approximately the same age, a teen Jr. Leader, and a group supervisor.
Criteria for Summer Staff
– Minimum of 16 years old
– Must have interest working with children
– Must have interest, hobby, or experience in one of our activities
– Professional Level applicants must have a least three years’ experience in their field, certifications or licenses.
– Staff training will be during the week of June 15, 2026. Specific days and times will be assigned based on your position. In addition, there will be one fully mandatory all-staff orientation. Please plan accordingly, as trainings will be announced in late spring.
– New Applicants Must be able to commit to a minimum of four weeks (2 sessions)
The work week is Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 3:45pm (38.75 hrs.), paid bi-weekly throughout your employment. All staff must complete a minimum of 21hrs of pre-camp training prior to commencing any session working with campers.
Session #1 – June 22 – July 3, 2026
Session #2 – July 6 – July 17, 2026
Session #3 – July 20 – July 31, 2026
Session #4 – August 3- August 14, 2026
If you have any questions, please call the camp office at 978-562-0968 or text 978-790-6197 or email [email protected]. Pompositticut Farm Day Camp Inc. provides its campers 7 daily activities. Each activity has different “teams” of staff. At PFDC Inc. your title is given to you in accordance with your experience and background for pay determination only. We are all considered part of a “team”.
Seasonal Pay Scale
Please note that your actual pay is determined by length of summer employment, experience, past years on staff, and special certifications. Pay levels are indicated by hourly rates determined at time of interview and signing of contract. WSI and lifeguard certifications is paid by the camp, as well as all other camp training. These are added values to you as our employees.
Group Supervisors & Co-Instructors of Activities
Starting at $15.00. Additional pay for certifications are taken into consideration. All Group Supervisors are required to be Lifeguard Certified. Certification is provided by the camp. Details provided at interview.
Head Instructors (18+ years old)
Rates vary with consideration given to additional certificates & licenses provided
Professional Director (21+ years old, a college degree or a minimum 3 years experience working with children in the Activity of Application.)
Pay Rates vary with consideration given to additional certificates & licenses provided.
The coordinator of this program will be responsible only for children ages 4-6 who participate in our 7 daily activities. Although you will be assisted by other activity heads, you will be responsible for designing and planning projects for each activity, including a closing ceremony performance, for each of the four sessions. Minimum age is 20, with at least 2 years of college level coursework in Early Child Development and/or relevant work experience. Necessary personal attributes include patience, creativity, a sense of humor, the ability to be flexible and spontaneous, and the energy and enthusiasm to motivate and captivate this young group of campers, for many of whom this will be their first structured group experience. The coordinator must be stridently safety conscious, especially during the activities of Horseback Riding and Swimming. Knowledge of child development stages is imperative to develop and oversee the curriculum for the 12 children in this specific group.
