DAY CAMP COUNSELORS & SPECIALISTS
Running Brook Camps
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
Running Brook Camps is hiring for the 2026 summer season across a variety of roles including counselors, float staff, and specialists (e.g., yoga, arts and crafts, archery, STEM). You will play a key role in creating a memorable camp experience for youth.
Expect competitive pay based on experience, daily iced coffee and lunch, and opportunities for professional development. The schedule runs June 22, 2026 through August 14, 2026, Monday to Friday, 8:15am–4:00pm, with pre-camp training and
Qualifications
- Relevant education and experience.
- Ability to stand for 8 hours.
- Commitment to equity and inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Monitor the day-to-day operation of the camp program.
- Communicate effectively with leadership team, counselors, campers, and parents.
- Be available for the camp season: June 22 through August 14, 2026, Monday to Friday, 8:15am–4:00pm.
Skills
Education
Job description
We have a wide variety of positions available! These include: counselors, float staff, specialists (e.g. yoga, arts and crafts, archery, self-defense, STEM), and more. At Running Brook, we believe that camp is special because of the people who are there. Camp is a place where youth come to play and grow in a group - as a member of our staff, you will play an integral role in this incredible experience. Along the way, we hope you will learn about yourself and gain valuable experience to use throughout your life.
- An opportunity for you to positively impact youth by being a leader and role model
- Flexible professional development opportunities to benefit you regardless of career path
- A community of coworkers with the drive to create meaningful change
- Day camp experience - enjoy camp during the day, rest and refresh at night
- Competitive pay with increases based on level of experience
- Daily iced coffee and lunch
- Be available for the camp season: June 22nd through August 14th 2026, Monday to Friday from 8:15am-4:00pm
- Participate in pre-camp training and professional development
- Monitor the day-to-day operation of the camp programCommunicate effectively with leadership team, counselors, campers, and parents
- Demonstrate flexibility to perform other duties as requested
- Practice self-care in order to put your best foot forward
- Be safe and have fun with the whole Running Brook community!
- Relevant education and experience
- Examples: education, child development, clinical work, parks and recreation
- Ability to stand for 8 hours
There is room for everyone at camp. You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of ages, abilities, and backgrounds at camp. We encourage, value, and honor diversity and support a culture of equity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering equity at every level of the organization. We recognize that this is a long-term, ongoing commitment that requires active learning and change on the part of our organization.
Summer 2025 staff are invited to re-apply
Staff positions for Summer 2026 open to new applicants
Hiring continues until all positions are filled
Mandatory staff training and orientation - dates / times to be announced
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