Theater Camp Counselor, Camp Kaleidoscope, Summer Day Camp

Overview

Make a difference. Be a role model. Have fun!

Do you love working with kids and bringing joy to their day? Are you looking to be part of a theater team that puts on two fully-staged musical theater productions this summer? JCC Greater Boston is looking for enthusiastic, caring, and responsible Camp Counselors to join our Theater team this summer working with campers grades 4-8.

JCC Greater Boston offers free bus service for staff from Cambridge, Brookline, Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, Wayland, Framingham, Natick, Needham, Newton and Wellesley during the summer season.

Camp Counselors are the heart of camp life – guiding campers through activities, helping them with auditions, guiding them through rehearsals, cheering them on at swim, joining them in arts & crafts, and making sure every camper feels included, safe, and valued. Counselors are role models who work closely with co-counselors and the Theater team to build strong group dynamics and create unforgettable summer experiences.

What you will do each day:

Each morning, you’ll welcome your campers with energy and enthusiasm, helping them feel excited for what’s ahead. You’ll guide your group through a variety of activities. Mornings are dedicated to preparing for the musical, whether it be auditions, rehearsals, choreography or set design. Lunch brings laughter, songs, and silly moments, and you’ll be right there helping campers feel included and connected.

Throughout the day, you’ll be a role model — building relationships, keeping campers safe, and making sure every child feels supported. By the end of the day, you’ll leave camp tired but smiling, knowing you’ve helped kids create joyful memories.

Why work with us?

At our camps, the best part of the day is simple: the campers. Our staff say their favorite moments are playing games, cheering campers on at swim, creating art together, and bonding over shared interests. Staff describe camp as fun, dynamic, and inclusive. Here, you’ll gain leadership skills, make lasting friendships, and create unforgettable experiences – for campers and yourself.

JCC Greater Boston is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston’s core values - Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation - which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.

This is what our Camp Counselors say are the best parts of working at JCC Camps:

• Bonding with the campers
• The activities
• Free swim
• Leadership opportunities
• Making close friends with co-counselors

Primary responsibilities include, and are not limited to:

• Ensure the safety and well-being of campers in structured and unstructured time
• Create a fun, joyful and inclusive group dynamic
• Work in partnership with co-counselors and camp leadership to deliver a happy, safe, and memorable experience
• Lead, co-lead and support activities with campers and co-counselors, including arts, sports, swimming and other camp activities
• Participate and support campers during swim times (must be able to access the pool and swim with the campers)
• Assist with set-up and clean-up of activities and spaces as needed
• Support campers’ social and emotional development throughout the day

Standard staff expectations include and are not limited to:

• Actively create a welcoming dynamic that contributes to an environment where each individual is valued and respected
• Actively participate as an essential team member
• Support JCC Greater Boston’s mission, vision, and values of belonging, joyfulness, collaboration, and transformation, including through role modeling
• Enthusiastically representing the organization, model excellence and achievement
• Attend JCCGB meetings and trainings as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

10 skills you gain while being a summer camp counselor:

• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to "think on your feet"
• Social/emotional knowledge
• Problem-solving techniques
• Project management skills
• Leadership…