Summit Camp

Our Camping Philosophy/Therapeutic Recreation

Every camp must strive to assure the health, safety and happiness of each and every child while meeting his/her basic need for acceptance, recognition and respect.

For our campers, these goals are met through a program of therapeutic recreation. The camp is the setting in which recreational, social, and educational activities have, as a primary goal, the establishment or reinforcement of feelings of success, confidence, enthusiasm, and self-worth.

The achievement of these goals require that the activities presented be in harmony with the capabilities of the child, so that success is attainable. Our program is structured so that the campers receive regular instruction in the widest possible variety of recreational skills, and are able to judge and appreciate their own progress. At the same time, our program is flexible so that each child can pursue areas of individual interest.

Our goals are attained only by placing youngsters with a compatible group of children and with the right staff members for that group. Through individual guidance and the maintenance of realistic and consistent expectations, every opportunity for self-understanding, social development, the creation of friendships, and for the improvement of interpersonal living skills is tenderly nurtured.

Job Application Instructions:

Summit Camp employs staff from around the world. Staff members who are not USA citizens join us as members of a cultural exchange format and work with us under a specific Visa status the J-1. These visas are provided by one of several exchange organizations. We are able to connect you should this be necessary.

Our season includes a formal staff orientation as well as the camper season.

General Staff: June 16 - August 22, 2013
Counselor Specialists: June 13 - August 22, 2013
Food Service, Support, Adventure & Ropes & Waterfront Staff: June 9 - August 22, 2013

Interested applicants should apply online at: http://www.summitcamp.com/staff/staff-welcome-letter

Contact Information:

Contact: Leah Love
Assistant Director
Summit Camp
322 Route 46 West #322
Parsippany, NJ, United States 07054
Phone: 973 732 3230
Fax: 973 732 3236
Email: staff@summitcamp.com
WWW: www.summitcamp.com

Jobs:

Low & High Ropes/Climbing Wall Staff
Team member delivers activity service to camper groups. Requires patience, energy, and enthusiasm all connected to a clear and good safety sense.
Location: Honesdale, PA
Posted on: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 by Summit Camp
Video/Radio Specialist
Candidate should have skill and working knowledge of basic computer based camera and editing techniques as well as prior teaching experience. Loads of...
Location: Honesdale, PA
Posted on: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 by Summit Camp
Waterfront Specialist
Spend each day offering instruction as well as guarding. Swim instruction done in heated pool, free-swim takes place in lake. Requires experience, current...
Location: Honesdale, PA
Posted on: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 by Summit Camp
Cabin Counselors
Cabin counselors replace parents for the summer - they live, play, and work with campers each day - all day long. They provide direction, assist with organization,...
Location: Honesdale, PA
Posted on: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 by Summit Camp
Guidance Counselor - Camp
Support Team member works in support of camp by:providing in-service training sessions to staff; providing direct support to staff in their work with challeging...
Location: Honesdale, PA
Posted on: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 by Summit Camp
Camp Nurse
A Summit Camp nurse provides support for the general health of our community - from aches and scrapes - to the distribution of regular medications each...
Location: Honesdale, PA
Posted on: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 by Summit Camp
Ceramics Specialist
Ceramics specialist, working with an aid, teaches camper groups of 8-9 the basics of clay leading to the productionof an object that has been shaped, glazed,and...
Location: Honesdale, PA
Posted on: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 by Summit Camp
Athletics Specialist
Athletic specialist assists with the teaching and support of camp's sports programs. In a range of sports is able to provide instruction and skill sessions,...
Location: Honesdale, PA
Posted on: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 by Summit Camp