For Teens, Camp Counselor Jobs Now Come With VIP Networks (Correct)

For counselors at today’s priciest sleepaway camps, roasting marshmallows by the fire now comes with a side of serious networking.

Parents who can afford to ship their teens to summer camp want them to have the best of both worlds: enjoying the outdoors without the fear of missing out on résumé-building opportunities. Upscale summer sleepaway camps, some of which cost more than $8,000 a month, are responding by touting their professional networks. Camps create internship-style programs for older kids serving in counselor roles, while introducing them to alumni throughout the year. Others are hiring consultants and staff to strengthen their ...