Team players wanted at Camp Pennbrook summer wellness camp!

If you are looking for a fun and rewarding summer job that allows you to make friends and improve your overall wellness, all while helping campers do the same, Camp Pennbrook may be for you! At Camp Pennbrook, our main philosophy is that everybody participates. Because of this, you MUST like working with children and be a team player. We are seeking candidates who have an outgoing personality and positive attitude. Come help campers have the best summer of their lives at Camp Pennbrook!

Camp Pennbrook is seeking general counselors and specialists for this season. The season runs from approximately June 20th to August 16th which includes staff orientation and training. We offer an opportunity for you to work on your own fitness goals while receiving the same benefits from our program that our campers receive at our wellness camp and weight loss camp. You receive room and board. Salary commensurate on background and experience.

First year camp counselors must be age 19 and over with at least one year of college. Specialists’ positions are available for experienced unit heads or group leaders, drama, arts and crafts, office, and sports director. Interviews are arranged in the New York City or Philadelphia areas or on Zoom. Since Camp Pennbrook runs a vigorous program, staff members must be in good shape prior to their arrival at camp so they can serve as role models and keep up with their campers. Participation in aerobics, all camp activities and sports are mandatory. Staff also go on some of the field trips with the campers. They are expected to help the campers and participate on trips to bowling alleys, ice skating, whitewater rafting, etc.

Openings Are Available For:

Openings Are Available For:

  • General Counselors: Live and participate with a group of campers. Must be 19 and up with at least one year of college. Salary commensurate on age and years of college along with prior resident camp experience. Starting salary is $1000 plus room and board.
  • Group Leaders: Manage and participate with a team of counselors and age group of campers. Must be 21 or older with previous experience working at a summer camp. Starting salary is $1,500 – $2,000 plus commissions.
  • Nutrition Interns: Work on the nutrition team while also living and participating with a group of campers. Must be 19 and up with some relevant college coursework in dietetic or nutritional fields. Salary commensurate on age and years of college along with prior resident camp experience. Starting salary is $1,000 plus room and board.

 

All Camp Pennbrook staff members are required to attend staff orientation, read, and sign the staff rules and regulations and handbook, and follow procedures on days off, time off, periods off, etc.

Staff Form

These documents should be mailed to: Camp Pennbrook at P.O. Box 5, Leonia, New Jersey 07605-0005. You may also call our office and have the application package mailed to you.