Young Judaea Sprout Brooklyn Camper Care Specialist

Young Judaea Sprout Brooklyn Day Camp is seeking those with social work experience to join our Camper Care & Support team. The team works in tandem and under the supervision of the Camp Social Worker. You will work towards ensuring a successful and positive experience for all campers and staff during the camp season by supporting MESSH (Mental Emotional Social and Spiritual Health) at Sprout Brooklyn. You will also support campers with special needs and help the camp community to be a more inclusive environment.

You’ll provide invaluable guidance to campers and staff, empowering them to make healthy, responsible, and respectful choices. Your role includes helping staff to foster positive social interactions, managing challenging camper behaviors and interpersonal disputes, identifying, and supporting campers with special needs, among other critical topics. You’ll embody Sprout Brooklyn’s core values, building strong relationships with both campers and staff while demonstrating exceptional communication skills.

Flexibility is key in this role, as you'll navigate various situations with compassion and empathy. This position requires a flexible team player with the ability to transition from one situation to another quickly and intuitively. While the Camper Care team does not have specific programmatic responsibilities, they will be involved in all elements of the camp program and are expected to fully participate in the camp experience.

Responsibilities:

Regularly check-in with and be available to campers and staff

Observe behavior of Campers

Shadow a specific camper or group that may need extra support

Support a Unit’s group if Unit Head is off-site or out of camp

Meet regularly with Camp Social Worker for supervision, support, and updates Pre-Camp Conversations with special need camper families

Participate in supervisor and staff training prior to camp

Monitor and support the well-being of campers and staff

Communicate with parents as necessary

Serve as a positive role model and uphold camp values

Meet with Camp Social Worker to evaluate summer experience

Activity Specialist

Young Judaea Sprout Brooklyn Day Camp, located in Red Hook, is a Hebrew dual-language camp for children entering Pre-K through 5th grade. No previous Hebrew experience is necessary to be part of the Sprout Brooklyn community. Sprout Brooklyn is a place where children from a wide spectrum of backgrounds join together to create a joyful, diverse community built on Jewish values, a connection to Israel and the Hebrew language.

All of our Activity Specialists build their own informal Jewish education curricula based on Jewish values and creating a connection to Israel. They create and run daily 30-minute activities for campers entering Pre-K through entering 5th grade.

Sprout Brooklyn values staff that are positive and flexible team players who are excited to spend the summer with young campers and staff. The ideal candidate is excited about camp life and feels comfortable wearing multiple hats and will never say that a task “isn’t their job”.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Program Director to create weekly lesson plans
• Create and execute fun, age-appropriate activities
• Engage campers and help them develop new skills
• Run 30-minute lessons daily with groups of 12-14 campers
• Incorporate Jewish values, Hebrew and/or Israel education into activities whenever possible (assistance is provided if you do not have experience in this area)
• Assist with camp wide events and activities where needed
• Be able to adapt to changing situations and maintain a flexible attitude

We are currently seeking specialists in the following areas: Music, Sports, Art, Yoga, Dance, Hebrew, Martial Arts, Nature, Science, Robotics, Drama, and Cooking. Experienced in a specialty not on this list? Reach out, we’d love to bring it to camp!

Camp runs Monday – Friday from June 22nd – August 14th with a week of required staff training on June 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18. The camp day is 8:30am – 4:15pm. Approximately 15 hours of pre-camp curriculum development.

What you should know about the Specialist Role

The specialist should be able to plan exciting activities for campers based on the themes and values of the week.

Each week at camp will have three themes we want to be incorporated into your programming. One based on a Jewish Value, another that has to do with Israel (Israel Spotlight), and a third that is related to the Hebrew Language (Hebrew Spotlight). When planning an activity, specialists should choose at least one of the three themes to relate it to. The themes will be provided to you ahead of the summer so that your can have your activities and supply lists prepared before camp begins. Assistance is provided if you do not have experience in planning activities that connect to Jewish values, Hebrew, or Israeli culture. Specialists must however, have prior experience planning and leading activities in their specialty area for children.

Activities should be altered on a sliding scale to fit the needs of different ages. We know that the same activities that will be entertaining, challenging, and educational for a child going into pre-k will not have the same impact on a child going into 4th or 5th grade. Therefore, our specialists should have experience with different ages and developmental levels. They should be able to think on their feet and exhibit flexibility while maintaining professionalism.

All of our specialists should plan two activities per age group per week plus a set of backup emergency activities that can be used at any time. Note that the same activity can be used for similar age groups such as pre-k and kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd grade, or 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. You should expect to see the same group of campers at least twice a week, but programming should consist of a project; it should be one that can be completed from start to finish within one 40-minute period.

Young Judaea Sprout Brooklyn Day Camp – Unit Head

Young Judaea Sprout Brooklyn Day Camp, located in Red Hook, is a Hebrew dual-language camp for children entering Pre-K through 5th grade. No previous Hebrew experience is necessary to be part of the Sprout Brooklyn community.

Sprout Brooklyn is a place where children from a wide spectrum of backgrounds join together to create a joyful, diverse community built on Jewish values, a connection to Israel and the Hebrew language.

Sprout Brooklyn values staff that are positive and flexible team players who are excited to spend the summer with young campers and staff. The ideal candidate is excited about camp life and feels comfortable wearing multiple hats and will never say that a task “isn’t their job”.

We are looking for a mature, responsible, energetic and nurturing person for our Unit Director position. Camp runs from June 22nd – August 14th. Required staff training is June 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18. There will be an additional day of required training for Unit Heads on to be determined date. The camp day runs from 7:45am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday. Salary ranges from $6,000 – $7,000 dependent on experience.

Responsibilities

Staff

• Supervise 12 – 15 counselors
• Manage staff performance and well-being
• Perform ongoing staff training, as necessary
• Oversee writing of camper reports
• Report directly to Director regarding staff issues and support
• Coordinate and oversee substitute coverage for absent staff members

Campers

• Support the well-being and quality of experience of all campers
• Know each group’s daily schedule and provide additional staffing support, when needed
• Address camper behavioral and social/emotional issues with counselors
• Report directly to Director regarding camper behavioral and social/emotional issues
• Call parents regarding any issues with campers
• Oversee camper arrival and dismissal

Camp Leadership

• Serve as part of the camp Leadership Team along with the Director and Assistant Director
• Help plan and implement Staff Orientation

Young Judaea Sprout Brooklyn Day Camp, located in Red Hook, is a Hebrew dual-language camp for children entering Pre-K through 5th grade. No previous Hebrew experience is necessary to be part of the Sprout Brooklyn community.

Sprout Brooklyn is a place where children from a wide spectrum of backgrounds join together to create a joyful, diverse community built on Jewish values, a connection to Israel and the Hebrew language.

Sprout Brooklyn values staff that are positive and flexible team players who are excited to spend the summer with young campers and staff. The ideal candidate is excited about camp life and feels comfortable wearing multiple hats and will never say that a task “isn’t their job”.

The Operations Director is a member of the summer Senior Leadership team and manages the crucial behind-the-scenes aspects of our summer camp program including all elements of daily transportation. We are looking for a responsible, organized, and mature individual for our Operations Director role. This is an extraordinary opportunity to work collaboratively with a passionate and fun-loving team.

Staff Training is June 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18. Camp runs from June 22nd – August 14th. Summer hours are Monday to Friday, approx. 7:15am – 5pm. There are approximately 50 flexible hours of pre-camp work beginning in the Spring, including Camper Orientation.

Salary: $6500-$7000

Responsibilities

• Manage & Oversee Daily Transportation:
• Create & schedule bus routes,
• Field trip transportation
• Liaison to the bus company
• Share updated routes prior to each session
• Provide driver & route feedback as needed
• Update daily travel and attendance in Camp database based on parent communication

Supervision & Training of Bus Counselors

• Assign staff to bus routes
• Provide daily route & attendance updates
• Coordinate and track bus counselor attendance

Parent communication

• Provide regular updates to each bus route about timing
• Assist parents with travel change or route feedback

Camp Administration:

• Assist with the organizing of all camper & staff forms and relevant camp paperwork
• Support the camp office as needed with lost & found, special events, supplies and etc.

Senior Leadership Team:

• Serve as a key member of camp leadership team to help guide and direct Camp, including as part of the emergency response team
• Supervise and direct bus counselors
• Assist with general camp operation to ensure a smooth programmatic day
• Cover a group or specialty area as needed based on staff attendance
• Other duties, “hats” as needed..
• Provide support or coverage to a camp group or specialty area
• Actively participate in camp-wide activities

This position is a member of the CSL year-round team reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Development, and working directly with the CSL Advisory Council Development Committee and CSL Alumni Engagement. This role is responsible for supporting in the development and execution of the CSL development strategy to build a culture of philanthropy, develop relationships with key stakeholders, and build a robust alumni engagement program to raise funds for Camp Seneca Lake’s capital, program, and scholarship needs.

In the summer, this individual will support CSL’s community engagement efforts at camp including donor events, Visitors Day, Community Shabbat, Alumni Weekend, Family Camp, and the broader CSL community experience.

This is a full-time, year-round hybrid position, which would involve travel for community engagement work, and contribution to the summer program on the camp property. The candidate should expect to spend at least 50% of their time onsite at camp in the summer (and would have the option to be fully in residence at camp).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Development

● Partner with the Assistant Director of Development and Development Committee to sustain a cohesive development strategy including donor cultivation, prospecting, campaign goals, and ongoing stewardship

● Co-own the production of fundraising marketing materials including monthly newsletter, info sheets, and digital media

● Work with Assistant Director of Development to maintain CRM system for CSL donors, and support broader JCC development team with database support and onboarding as needed

● Attend weekly JCC development gift review and manage CSL gift processing in conjunction with Assistant Director of Development.

● Participate in regular strategy sessions with camp management team to identify and address ongoing areas of focus

● Partner with Assistant Director of Development and Development Committee chairs to execute fundraising campaigns

● Support the preparation of grant proposals and necessary reporting for confirmed grants

● Support fundraising among young alumni

Community engagement

● Plan and organize alumni engagement events serving as main point of contact for attendees and supporting program planning and execution

● Serve as the liaison for CSL Alumni Engagement, collaborating with the group to plan alumni gatherings in various cities

● Ensure alumni database in CampMinder is comprehensive and accurate

● Serve as the direct supervisor for summer Media Team, ensuring that media produced at camp can be leveraged for development and communications

● Supervise a Media/Social Media intern

● Oversee all community engagement efforts at camp in the summer including Visitor’s Day, Community Shabbat, donor tours, etc. and support Alumni Weekend in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Development

The Finance & Office Associate plays a vital role in supporting the financial operations and in-person experience of FJC’s New York office. With approximately 70% of time focused on finance and 30% on office support, this position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, service-oriented environment and enjoys balancing recurring financial responsibilities with real-time, in-person support needs.

Delivering exceptional internal and external customer service is paramount to success in this role. The Associate will build strong relationships with staff, vendors, and visitors—ensuring that every interaction reflects professionalism, empathy, and FJC’s values.

CREDENTIALS & EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant finance or administrative experience required.
• Prior experience in a customer-facing or front office role strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with financial systems, office equipment, and technology platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Must be able to lift and /or move up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to sit, walk, stand, talk & hear for long periods of time.
• This position works in an open environment with moderate noise level.

Beth El Day Camp is a Jewish summer camp for children ages 2-12. We offer a memorable summertime experience featuring diverse programming, including tennis, martial arts, swimming, art, cooking, yoga, music, nature, special programming days, and more! Become a valued member of our incredible community, where you'll enjoy:

Competitive pay
Daily delicious free lunches
Staff programming, including: bowling, tie-dye nights, swim nights, and a staff party.

Working with us means gaining invaluable skills, leadership training, and unique enrichment opportunities. Don't miss out on the chance to make a difference in a child's life while having an unforgettable summer!

Camp Ramah in the Berkshires is an overnight camp located in Wingdale, New York serving campers entering 3rd grade through 11th grade. The mission of Ramah is to provide joyful Jewish experiences to our campers and staff.

We are looking for a hardworking, patient and enthusiastic adult to join our team. Tikvah is our overarching program that provides support to campers with disabilities. We have a self-contained disability support program for campers who have mild to moderate support needs. Our Breira B’ Ramah program is for campers with lower support needs who live in mainstream bunks.

We are looking for candidates who can commit to spending 8 weeks at Camp.

Salary scale begins at $4,000 based on relevant camp and professional experience. Tuition assistance is also available for staff children.

The Tikvah Program Coordinator will be supervised by the Director of Community Care and Inclusion.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the caseload of 15 – 20 campers with disabilities across camp
• This may include developing behavior management plans and/or individualized schedules
• Communicate with parents on a frequent basis
• Train bunk counselors and provide coaching on an ongoing basis
• Supervise the bunk counselors in Breira and Tikvah bunks
• Facilitate ongoing staff meetings
• Manage the day to day program for the Tikvah self-contained bunks
• Collaborate with all staff around camp
• Contribute to a culture of inclusivity and positivity at camp
• Complete staff evaluations at the end of each session
• Complete camper evaluations at the end of the summer

This nursing role is a seasonal, full-time position. The Nurse supports the health needs of the campers and staff working as a team with the other members of the Health Center. We seek Nurses who can commit to at least one week at a time, ideally several weeks at once or the entire summer session. We can be flexible! The position includes evening hours.

New Country Day Camp is a 7-week, outdoor summer camp for campers in kindergarten-8th grade. NCDC operates M-F, 8am-5pm, and provides transportation for staff and campers to and from our campgrounds on Staten Island via multiple locations throughout Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. NCDC is a neurodiverse camp community, and all staff members are responsible for supporting neurodivergent and neurotypical campers and staff to have successful summers.

JOB PURPOSE
Reporting to the Associate Director of Operations of New Country Day Camp, the Aquatics Coordinator will be responsible for supervising all day-to-day functions of the swim program, working with Division Supervisors to address all parent concerns regarding the swim program, creating and maintaining appropriately leveled swim sections for campers, and other division related needs as assigned. The Aquatics Coordinator acts as the liaison between NCDC leadership and campground Aquatics staff.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Program Coordination

• In collaboration with leadership, update and facilitate Aquatics trainings for staff orientation in June
• Create camper rosters for first day swim evaluations
• Create and coordinate plans for first day swim evaluations
• Oversee swim section grouping process for 800+ campers according to swim level and age division
• Oversee organization of camper swim cards to be used as assessment tools during instructional periods
• Create swim rosters and work with Division Staff to communicate changes in camper swim sections/levels daily
• Keep an updated inventory of swim caps and cards for all levels
• Create and enforce a counselor supervision schedule, ensuring all campers in the pool complex have adequate supervision

Communication

• Work with Division Supervisors to swiftly address all family communications between swim staff and families during the camp season
• Share daily updates on the number of campers in each pool section with the HKC Aquatics Director to ensure appropriate lifeguard coverage during instructional periods
• Inform appropriate HCK staff of all camper swim level changes daily
• Work with leadership team to communicate any programmatic adjustments to HKC Aquatics Director as needed
• Work with Division Team to proactively communicate camper swim progress on a daily/weekly basis

Leadership and Supervision:

• Maintain and exhibit a role of leadership at all times as a member of NCDC’s Key Staff
• Be present at all days of orientation, camp and staff meetings during the camp season
• Proactively problem solve and motivate colleagues as difficult moments present themselves throughout the camp season; encourage flexibility and understanding as means to achieve common goals
• Establish and promote a commitment to the mission and vision of New Country Day Camp
• Willingness to support Division related duties as assigned, when needed by Division Manager
• Attend weekly key staff meetings, as needed