Counselor, Seasonal ​/ Summer, Child Care​/Nanny

The role of the counselor is to take care of the campers assigned to her, and ensure they arekept safe and their needs are taken care of.

• Complete all forms in the portal
• Prepare yourself for an incredible summer of giving and growth
• Attend all pre-camp meetings & trainings, and participate as expected

• Share feedback so we can always keep growing — feedback is welcome during camp, too!

• An incredible shlichus working with the Rebbe’s children
• Staff gifts & appreciation
• Staff programs, shiurim & farbrengens
• Camp shirts to wear daily
• A counselors’ counselor, there for anything you need
• Comfortable lodgings
• Support
• Salary — 4–7th Grade Counselor: $250
• Salary — Teen Camp Counselor: $500

Take care of your campers’ needs.

Make sure your campers are:

• Eating properly & drinking enough water Arrange with the waitress / kitchen staff how you’ll get special foods for campers with dietary restrictions.
• Sleeping well Stay with the bunk until the majority are asleep, before the OD comes in.
• Dressed for the weather (sweater / sunscreen / rain boots) and wearing proper footwear for each activity
• Behaving in a safe manner
• Having medical needs met:
  • Campers on medication go to the nurse to take it
  • A camper who isn’t feeling well reports to the nurse
  • Follow health-center protocol — don’t bring campers in for small cuts or minor incidents, so the nurse has time and energy for severe ones

• Treat each camper with love and respect
• Look out for a camper who may feel sad or homesick
• Look out for campers who may be struggling socially
• Reach out to head staff for help with any camper or bunk situation that’s too much to handle alone

You’ll learn a lot in staff training. You are capable of affecting great change among campers — you may surprise yourself with the influence you have.

• Infuse energy, give compliments, and encourage campers in the activities
• Take advantage of moments to discuss concepts and farbreng with campers — these conversations may stick with them forever

• Charge your radio nightly so it’s ready the next day
• Respond on the radio when you hear your name called
• Take responsibility for camp property in your care (radios, MP3s, speakers, etc.) — used properly, not broken
• Go to sleep at a reasonable hour so you have energy for your campers
• Follow camp phone protocol
• Prioritize your relationship with your campers — seek out positive interactions to maximize the effectiveness of any discipline that becomes necessary
• Stop inappropriate behavior if you see it You are an authority figure to the campers and have the ability to influence them.
• Report any necessary incidents to the relevant parties This step comes only once you’ve done your part — step into your role!

Sometimes there are issues that can’t be resolved in camp. We can offer support, but sometimes, if an issue isn’t resolved, it’s because it can’t be — and we must do our best to love the campers and be there for them.