Are you staying at the camp for free? Receive three free meals a day? You have to consider all the benefits and other 'perks' when figuring out how well you are being compensated, either financially or otherwise.

MINIMUM WAGE ACT (GENERAL EMPLOYMENT)

http://www.labor.ny.gov/workerprotection¦

The General Industry Minimum Wage Act states that all employees in New York State, including most domestic workers, must be paid at least $7.25 per hour.

The basic rate may be modified by certain requirements set under regulations known as wage orders.� These provisions of the minimum wage law cover jobs in the restaurant, hotel, and building service industry, and miscellaneous industries and occupations. They set an hourly rate plus overtime and allowances in four General Industry Wage Orders, based on meals and lodging supplied by an employer.

You are 15-years-old, legally a minor, there are no 'minimum wage' rules for minors...if you don't want to get that work experience (which will almost certainly help you get a better position when the time comes to get a "real" job), then don't do it!

Although I gave piggie a thumbs up the problem is you are only 15 and the language on the DOL page is difficult to understand even for the average adult. The best thing you can do is call them directly at 1-866-4US-WAGE. Explain to them your situation and they will be able to tell you if the wage is legal. I just find it highly unlikely they are going to take the responsibility of hiring 15 year olds to sleep over at any camp site as an employee and the required insurance involved (which is a lot of money.) Again, call 1-866-4US-WAGE. They can help you and give you a straight answer. Good luck!