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.
HEELS DOWN PROGRAM COORDINATOR: (Accepting Applicants)
The Coordinator of this program is responsible for insuring the riders’ time at Pompositticut is fun, interesting, challenging, and most importantly safe! Each day should be planned out with activities and lessons varying in topics (see list below of topics typically covered). The session is limited to an intimate enrollment to provide increased individual attention as well as a specifically tailored program for the needs of the children. Each rider comes from a different background and skill level, and the lessons are based on these skill levels. The morning lesson should be organized to focus on each rider’s individual abilities and should challenge all participants. The afternoon lesson offers another opportunity for mounted activity, this time in a more relaxed, clinic-style lesson on varying topics. Also, within the course of the day there is an un-mounted, classroom style lesson on any horse-related topic. Each session there are a number of visiting professionals who will need your assistance to create a lesson for the children, and to keep them engaged. It is the job of the Coordinator to keep the children enthusiastic and challenged by all lessons. At the end of every session there is a performance by the riders depending on Covid regulations this summer, a determinate of parent audience will be determined. In the event that no audience is allowed, riders will be given a video so parents can see their child’s 2 week progress. The Coordinator is responsible for making sure the horses are well-cared for by the participants and that the equipment is maintained and well handled. This position requires extensive knowledge of horses, horse care, and riding. The Coordinator must work closely with the Operations Manager as well as with the other Heels Down Instructor. This is a very hands-on, involved job, with rewarding results.
HEELS DOWN INSTRUCTOR: (Accepting Applicants)
The job of the HD Instructor is to work with the HD Program Coordinator to provide the riders with daily support, knowledge, and a safe and enjoyable experience at Pompositticut. Although the riders vary in ability, all participants who come to HD should be proficient at riding and are walking and trotting independently. The instructor is to help the riders along with tacking up and assisting them while handling the horses. The group will be split up for riding and will be in 2 different rings, one taught by the HD director and the other taught by the HD instructor. The children should be challenged to try new skills and to be open to all disciplines of the equestrian world. The HD Instructor will be under the supervision of the Riding Director and HD Coordinator, and should be a flexible team-player. This position does not require an instructor’s license as you will be under the supervision of only licensed instructors. There is a requirement of either a minimum of 3 years teaching mounted, group-style lessons, or documented equestrian experience that meets Pompositticut’s quality standards.
PAY SCALE FOR RIDING
The pay scale is based on your commitment to the summer programming. Those persons agreeing to work the entire 8 weeks along with the 3 pre-camp days will base their pay on the 9 weeks scale. Other employees committing to less than 9 weeks will be paid accordingly. Please note that your actual pay is determined by experience, past years on staff and special certifications. Remember to use the scale on the last page as a base only.
