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 Theatre-Dance-Music program is seeking a versatile individual to design and create programs that will cater to the varied age groups and talents of campers, ages 4-12. This instructor will incorporate new dances, songs, and/or skits, depending on the group’s interest, every two weeks for a closing ceremony performance. Creativity, flexibility, self-motivation, and the ability to handle several tasks at one time are the qualities sought in this instructor. Having a degree or background in dance, theater arts and/or music along with musical talents such as guitar, harmonica, piano or singing would also be beneficial.
