Summer Camp Inclusion Counselors

Open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with pre and post-camp care options, the Springfield Jewish Community Center (JCC) Day Camp offers premium summer programs infused with Jewish learning and values from Kindergarten through high school. Located on the Longmeadow/Springfield, MA line, the Springfield JCC Day Camp is easily accessible for CT and MA residents. Our secure camp is located on 20 acres of beautiful grounds with basketball courts, a playground, athletic fields, private woods, a high and low ropes course, a zip line, a picnic grove, a pavilion, and more. Additionally, its air-conditioned indoor facility boasts a fitness center, an auditorium with a performance stage, an arts and crafts studio, classrooms, flexible play spaces, and best of all: an indoor 6 lane, 25-yard swimming pool!

With the encouragement and guidance of our highly-skilled staff, campers of all abilities and faiths participate in programs and activities designed to foster safe fun, growth, creativity, Jewish values/traditions, and lasting friendships. Instruction from our arts and crafts, archery/nature, ropes course, Judaic, and sports specialists will help campers discover their hidden talents. Whether making new friends or developing new skills, Springfield JCC Day "Camp-ers" will experience their best summer ever!

Camp Staff Orientation is: June 17th 4-8pm, June 18th 4-8pm & June 20th 3-5:30pm

Camp Runs June 23rd through August 15th

Inclusion Camp Counselor

Inclusion is one of the core values of the Springfield JCC and is at the forefront of

everything that we do. The inclusion camp program helps to integrate children with additional needs into

the camp day, allowing them many opportunities that might not otherwise be available. Camper Support

Specialists provide additional support to campers with special needs (often but not always 1:1), within

their camp group, to ensure a successful camp experience. Camper Support Specialists may provide

social, emotional, and/or behavioral support throughout the camp day.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a minimum of 1 year of experience working with children with special
  
  

needs in a structured setting. in a structured setting. Prior experience in summer camps is

preferred. Specific training will be provided during staff orientation.

• Must enjoy working with children and be active as well as adaptable to change.
• Applicants must be prepared to work in a professional environment and must be dependable.
• Must show strong leadership skills, enjoy working in a team setting, and have the desire to build
  
  

relationships with children, parents, peers, and co-workers.

• Other duties as assigned
• Must be a team player and a strong communicator.
• Must be able to ask for help when needed and accept constructive criticism
• Must be at least 16 years old
  
  

Pay Range

• $17 - $21
• Placement dependent on education level and years of experience