Jewish Summer Counselor

and the job listing Expires on March 13, 2026

📍 Hudson Valley, NY | 📅 June 17 – August 17 | Housing + Meals Included

Join the team at Camp Young Judaea Sprout Lake
, a pluralistic Jewish overnight camp where college students step into leadership roles, mentor the next generation, and help create a joyful, values-driven camp experience.

Whether camp has always been your home or you’re looking to deepen your connection to Jewish life, Sprout Lake is a place where you will instantly belong.

• Be part of a vibrant Jewish community all summer
• Celebrate Shabbat and holidays in meaningful, joyful ways
• Build friendships that often last far beyond camp
• Serve as a role model for younger Jewish campers
• Strengthen your leadership skills
• Gain hands‑on experience ideal for careers in education, psychology, social work, nonprofit work, and beyond

Many of our staff return year after year — because once you experience camp, it stays with you.

• General Counselors – Live with a cabin and become a mentor, leader, and trusted presence in your campers’ lives.
• Lifeguard/Counselors – Oversee waterfront safety while fully participating in camp life. Lifeguard certification available.
• Ceramics Instructor/Counselors – Guide campers through creative clay projects while building confidence and self-expression.
• Gardening Instructor/Counselors – Lead hands‑on garden experiences and teach campers how to grow something from the ground up.
• Ropes Course Instructors – Help campers challenge themselves, build resilience, and discover their strength.
• Gymnastics Instructor/Counselors – Foster confidence and skill‑building in a fun, supportive environment.

• ✔ Housing + all meals included
• ✔ Supportive, energetic staff community

This role is ideal for students seeking a summer that is joyful, community‑driven, and deeply meaningful.