Why Working at Jewish Camp Is the Best Thing You Can Do with Your Summer

1.The Camp Experience 

You’ll love your job! Ask anyone who has worked at camp before, and they will tell you there is no better way to spend your summer. Your “office” is outside, you get to go tubing, hang out and go down waterslides every day, and spend time with friends. 

At camp you get to unplug from technology and be a part of a welcoming in-person community. Plus, you’ll leave the summer with stories and memories to last a lifetime!   

2. Build Your Resume 

We know that building professional skills is important throughout the summer, and camp will provide many opportunities to work on marketable skills. Throughout the summer, you will be responsible for leading others, improve your communication and public speaking skills, make decisions, become a better multi-tasker, work on conflict resolution and much more.

Very few internships give you the level of responsibility and supervision opportunities as being a camp counselor. Here, you have the chance to step up in meaningful ways, and we will send you home knowing how to highlight that on a resume. 

3. Make an Impact

Being at camp pushes you to be your best self each and every day. Counselors serve as role models for campers and help shape the next generation. You will be a partner in kids building confidence, creating strong friendships, instilling a love for Judaism, and so much more.

At the end of the summer, you’ll leave knowing you have made a difference in the lives of your campers and fellow staff members.

4. Network  

Coming to summer camp exposes you to a wide variety of people, some of whom you might never have met.

Our summer team is made up of professionals from around the country, rabbis, cantors, and educators, international staff from Israel, Europe, across the Americas, and so many others. You never know who you might meet, whether it be a lifelong friend, or a professional connection.

5. Join a welcoming in person community  

Enjoy a summer away from Zoom screens to connect with a compassionate community. At camp we celebrate being together and are excited to reconvene safely in person this summer. Take on a challenging role in a nurturing environment with people who care about your success.  

For even more reason why working at camp is the best, check out articles in the New York Times and Foundation for Jewish Camp. Want to develop important lifelong skills, make a lasting impact on the lives of Jewish youth, and have fun? Exceptional summer staffing opportunities are available with Reform Jewish summer camps!