Employment at Camp Shelanu

Who is the Camp Shelanu staff?

We have a dedicated year-round and seasonal team that makes Camp Shelanu such a success. Camp Shelanu staff are chosen on the basis of enthusiasm, experience with and love for children, maturity, and leadership. Staff in specific skill-based areas are provided special training and come with additional experience. All applicants require references, an interview, and a criminal background check. Staff receive training in programming, behavior management, safety and supervision, and sexual abuse prevention.

General Counselors: This is a full-time, 40-hr/week seasonal position for staff with experience and interest in working with children. Experience managing groups of children is preferred. We have an inclusion program which allows us to include children with disabilities (including mental, social-emotional, physical) in general camp activities with extra staff support. Inclusion at Camp Shelanu is everybody’s job! Staff receive extensive training and CPR and First Aid certifications. Must be 15+ years old to apply. To apply for Camp Counselor position click here.

After Care Counselors: This is a part-time, 12-30 hr/week seasonal position for staff with experience and interest in working with children only in the afternoons. Experience managing groups of children is preferred. Staff receive extensive training and CPR and First Aid certifications. Must be 15+ years old. To apply for After Care positions, click here.

Inclusion Counselors: This is a full-time, 40-hr/week seasonal position for staff who are experienced and interested in working with campers with disabilities. Staff must be 18+ years old, and priority is given to those enrolled in related degree-program or working in the field. Internships may be available. More information on our Inclusion Program can be found here. Contact us with questions about the Inclusion Program or internships. To apply for an Inclusion Counselor position click here.

Specialists: These are part-time, 8-20 hr/week seasonal positions for staff with experience developing curriculum and leading groups of children in activities such as sports, dance, arts and crafts, nature, team-building, drama, and music. We have an inclusion program which allows us to include children with disabilities (including mental, social-emotional, physical) in general camp activities with extra staff support. Specialists with experience scaffolding activities, mentoring youth, and desire to meet the needs of all children in the program are preferred. Schedules and hours depend on precise roles. An understanding of childhood development and ability to tailor activities for various age groups is a priority in hiring. To apply for Specialist positions, click here.

Leaders In Training (LIT) and Counselors in Training (CIT): The two-week Leaders in Training (LIT) Program is geared for rising 8th-10th graders and provides the opportunity to learn important skills including communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving, empowering them to become leaders in classrooms, youth groups, and the workplace. This experience also provides training to become a CIT at Camp Shelanu! Both programs can be used to fulfill community service requirements.

The Counselors in Training (CIT) Program is for our rising 9th and 10th graders and these participants serve as responsible team members and leaders at Camp Shelanu and beyond! This is an excellent pre-job experience for any teen!

There is no registration for the LIT program. Register when camp registration is open. To apply for the CIT program, click here.