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Work at Camp Ironwood this summer April 15, 2026 MSS Internal Stories

As part of our movement project, we are excited to send a small group of Meeting Street Schools students to a 2-week sleepaway summer camp experience at Camp Ironwood in Eureka, Missouri this summer, 2026. 

Camp Ironwood is located about a 40-minute drive from the St. Louis airport, and is part of Change Summer, which has operated summer camps since 2015.

Camp Ironwood is also looking to hire current educators for a variety of paid summer roles. This five-week commitment starts June 22 and ends July 18. You can learn more here. 

Benefits include:

  • Competitive Pay: A great starting summer salary starting at $4,000.
  • All-Inclusive Living: Enjoy a low-expense summer! The camp provides dormitory-style housing, all meals and laundry service, so counselors can focus on camp, not bills.
  • Travel Covered: Receive transportation to/from camp or a generous travel stipend to simplify your journey.
  • Family Benefit: Free camp enrollment for your children and/or immediate family members.
  • Referral Bonus: Access bonus earning opportunities by referring great people to join our team.
  • Rewarding Environment: A chance to spend the summer outdoors, helping children explore, grow, and have fun!

If you are interested, please check out Camp Ironwood’s hiring page and this FAQ page to apply.