Q: Do I need to see a doctor before I come to camp?
Q: How do we eat in the dining room?
Q: Do we need to bring towels and linens?
Q: Do we need additional health insurance?
Q: What is the correct mailing address?
Q: How many staff members work at Tyler Hill?
Q: Where does the staff come from?
Q: How are we paid and can we take advances?

Do I need to see a doctor before I come to camp?

All staff members must complete a Health Form and undergo a physical exam prior to camp. Staff members are entitled to use the services of the camp’s Health Center at no charge while at camp. If you find yourself in need of prescription medications, we will be happy to front you the money and deduct it from your end of year salary. The camp maintains a full time health services staff including a licensed physician and 6 registered nurses.

How do we eat in the dining room?

Counselors sit with their campers and are expected to supervise while in the Dining Hall. We serve our food family style and have a salad bar with a wide variety of choices. While the menu has been developed to satisfy children, there are plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and considerations are made for those on vegetarian and other diets. No food may be taken out of the Dining Hall without the permission of the DH Manager.

Do we need to bring towels and linens?

We provide towels, sheets, pillows and blankets at no charge.  You may certainly bring your own. 

Do we need additional health insurance?

Staff members are covered under the Pennsylvania Workman’s Compensation Law for injuries sustained while on the job or in the performance of one’s duties. Any activity not sanctioned by the camp, which causes injury, will be at the expense of the employee. Staff members should carry their own comprehensive health insurance for any non-work related injuries or illnesses. International staff coming through CCUSA or Camp America are covered by the private insurance provided by the sponsoring agency.

What is the correct mailing address?

Your Name
Tyler Hill Camp
1017 Cochecton Turnpike
Tyler Hill, PA 18469

How many staff members work at Tyler Hill?

We employ about 180 in-bunk counselors and specialists and about 50 support staff that work in housekeeping, kitchen, security and the office. In addition, we have approximately 40 supervisory staff in camp.  The camp population (and staff population) is evenly divided between boys and girls.  Counselor staff age ranges from 18 and 24 years old.  The average age is about 21.

Where does the staff come from?

Tyler Hill attracts staff from all over the world.  While most of our staff are North American, we do have several specialists joining us from Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

How are we paid and can we take advances?

Staff may request advances of up to 80% of their earned salary and expenses after the first full week of camp (from the date the campers arrive). Advances may not be taken after the end of the seventh full week of camp. Any travel allowance and the completion bonus are payable only with your final paycheck at the end of the summer. Advances are available only at designated times that will be announced once you arrive at camp.

Final paychecks are issued the day that camp ends and are distributed at that time (after check-out). Staff departing early, for any reason, may draw an advance, but all final checks are distributed at the end of camp.

The Office will cash personal checks, at designated times, up to fourteen days prior to the end of camp. Traveler’s checks may be cashed, at designated times, throughout the season. We suggest that you bring traveler’s checks with you as that is the easiest access to needed funds.