BB Summer Camp Jobs in Oregon

Inspire, Lead, and Make a Difference: Work with Us at BB Camp!

At BB Camp, we understand that the heart of a successful summer lies in the quality of our staff. That’s why we seek out competent, compassionate, and enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about working with children. After all, implementing impactful programs at our camps is only meaningful if our staff wholeheartedly embraces our mission of providing a safe and nurturing environment for our campers.

Are you ready to make a lasting difference in people’s lives? Join us at BB Camp and embark on a rewarding journey of mentorship, growth, and fun!


Working at Camp is unlike any other job. You’ll challenge yourself, discover skills you never knew you had, make a lasting, positive difference in the lives of children, and be rewarded in a myriad of ways. You are responsible for your campers day and night. You are their role model, acting as their older sibling, parent, and biggest supporter. You will set the example for them as we sing and cheer at the flagpole (Degel) before meals and guide them in keeping themselves and their cabins clean. You will be their biggest cheerleader as they try new things and their rock when they are having a tough day.  

Working at BB Camp will strengthen your leadership, teamwork, and communication skills, preparing you for your future career.  

Alongside their specific assigned tasks, all BB Camp staff members must meet certain universal expectations and responsibilities. Regardless of individual roles, all staff are required to meet the qualifications and fulfill the responsibilities outlined below.

– Desire and ability to work with children in a camp setting  

– Able to balance the needs of campers, camp, and themselves  

– Ability to accept supervision and guidance  

– Willingness to be flexible and adapt behaviors as necessary to continue growing in their position and role in camp  

– Be of good character, integrity, and adaptability  

– Exceptional communication skills with both staff and campers  

– A well-developed sense of responsibility, good judgment, and common sense  

– Be an adult role model of how to live responsibly and maturely  

– Understand the potential of young children  

– The ability to maintain the stamina and endurance needed to succeed in an immersive camp environment  

– Be responsible for the needs of the campers, your fellow staff members, and yourself  

– Be a team player  

– Be safety conscious at all times  

– Support your fellow staff members   

– Maintain strong lines of communication with all other staff members including formal and informal evaluations with your supervisor  

– Respect all members of the camp community  

– Maintain a positive & productive attitude  

– Be kind and courteous to everyone at camp  

– Be actively engaged with campers  

– Be on time and participate in all assigned activities  

– Dress appropriately for activities  

– Have fun! 

As a Bunk Counselor at BB Camp, you will have the rewarding experience of caring for children in an inclusive and communal environment. A Bunk Counselor oversees and cares for a cabin of campers, ensuring their daily needs are met, supervising, and participating in activities, and ensuring the cabin environment is safe, inclusive, and engaging. Bunk Counselors show their Camp spirit, take on daily challenges, and have meaningful moments with their campers and fellow staff. 

Supervised by: Unit Head 

Qualifications: 

– Strong communication skills   

– Basic understanding of child development   

– Embodies maturity, respect, and kindness.  

– Gives and accepts guidance and support. 

– Willing and able to ask for help. 

– Able to assist in camp activities, both leading and supporting. 

– Able to work professionally with a variety of staff members and campers. 

– Able to be intentional and thoughtful with camper care; able to adjust speech and tone to fit the situation 

Responsibilities: 

– Directly responsible for the supervision and care of all campers living in assigned cabin, day-to-day involvement with all campers present at assigned activity locations, and the teaching of camp rules, policies, and traditions. 

– Helping campers make friends and become acclimated to life at Camp. 

– Health, safety, hygiene, and well-being of campers. Notifying appropriate staff members of concerns. 

– Building positive relationships and maintaining appropriate boundaries with campers and staff of all ages. 

– Ensuring campers exercise good hygiene and health practices. Notifying appropriate staff members of concerns. 

– Helping campers keep track of their belongings. 

– Cleanliness of the cabin. 

– Participating regularly and enthusiastically in all assigned programming. 

– Teaching or assisting in unit and elective activities; always being an active participant. 

– Helping plan and leading cabin activities. 

– Attending in-camp training sessions and staff meetings as required. 

– Familiar with all emergency procedures and first aid. 

– Able to step outside your comfort zone. The more you buy into Camp’s culture, the more fun you and all campers will have together!

This is a hybrid position. A Day Camp Counselor is primarily responsible for the care and well-being of the campers in our day camp program. Day Camp Counselors will spend most of the day with Day Camp and their evenings and weekends with their assigned Overnight Camp cabin. They have responsibilities for both Day Camp and Overnight Camp. When they are away from Day Camp, they will be assigned to an overnight camp cabin and follow the same expectations as a Bunk Counselor. 

Supervised by: Lincoln City BB Day Camp Director 

General Qualifications: 

– Strong communication skills   

– Basic understanding of child development   

– Embodies maturity, respect, and kindness.  

– Gives and accepts guidance and support. 

– Willing and able to ask for help. 

– Able to assist in camp activities, both leading and supporting. 

– Able to work professionally with a variety of staff members and campers. 

– Able to be intentional and thoughtful with camper care; able to adjust speech and tone to fit the situation 

Responsibilities: 

– Directly responsible for all campers in assigned Day Camp group during the day, which includes day-to-day involvement with campers and the teaching of camp rules, policies, and traditions. 

– Outside of Day Camp hours (evenings), or when Day Camp is not in session (weekends), they are required to be with their assigned Overnight Camp cabin and fulfill their duties as an Overnight Bunk Counselor. 

– Helping every camper make friends and become acclimated to life at Camp.  

– Health, safety, and well-being of all Day Campers at all times while Day Camp is in session.  

– Maintaining & building appropriate boundaries/relationships with campers and staff of all ages.   

– Helping campers keep track of their belongings.  

– Cleanliness of their Day Camp room and assisting with cabin upkeep. 

– Participating regularly and enthusiastically in all programming.  

– Teaching or assisting in unit and elective activities; always being an active participant.  

– Assisting in planning and leading group activities.  

– Attending in-camp training sessions and staff meetings as required.  

– Familiar with all emergency procedures and first aid. 

– Able to step outside of their comfort zone. The more you buy into Camp’s culture, the more fun you and all campers will have together!

A Lifeguard is responsible for using their background and expertise within aquatics to provide lifesaving supervision and facilitate quality, engaging, and inclusive sessions for all ages at both the pool and waterfront area, while maintaining safety as the highest priority. When Lifeguards are away from their specialty area, they are assigned to a cabin and follow the same expectations as a Bunk Counselor.

Supervised by: Aquatics Director & Unit Head

Qualifications:

–  Possess a current and valid Lifeguarding certification from an accredited certifying body OR complete the lifeguard training course during staff training

– A valid Oregon or Washington Boater’s license is strongly encouraged. Experience working in aquatics settings.

– Strong communication skills 

– Basic understanding of child development 

– Embodies maturity, respect, and kindness.

– Gives and accepts guidance and support.

– Willing and able to ask for help.

– Able to assist in camp activities, both leading and supporting.

– Able to work professionally with a variety of staff members and campers.

– Able to be intentional and thoughtful with camper care; able to adjust speech and tone to fit the situation

Responsibilities:

– Upkeep, safety, and running of program areas and their on-site supplies: The Pool Area and Waterfront/Dock Area. maintaining an organized space.

– Lifeguarding both pool and open water locations.

– Overseeing and conducting swim tests of every person on-site who plans to swim at any point during their time at Camp.

– Carrying out daily Camp aquatics activities: pool, paddleboarding, kayaking, lake swimming, tubing, fishing, wakeboarding, etc.

– Daily cleaning, and weekly updates of all aquatic equipment and locations.

– Reporting to the Aquatics Director all safety concerns.

– Supervising and caring for all campers living in assigned cabin when not performing lifeguarding duties. Assuming the responsibilities of a Bunk Counselor

– Reports to Unit Head for all counseling questions or concerns.

– Able to step outside their comfort zone. The more you buy into Camp’s culture, the more fun you and all campers will have together!

A Unit Head oversees a camp unit consisting of campers, counselors, and specialists. Unit Heads are responsible for the well-being of all campers and staff in their unit, and the implementation of their unit’s assigned programming. As a member of the Leadership Team, Unit Heads will communicate with the Camp Director & year-round staff on critical matters related to their unit.

Supervised by: Assistant Director of Community Care

Qualifications:

– Strong communication skills 

– Basic understanding of child development 

– Embodies maturity, respect, and kindness.

– Flexible; able to think on their feet, and pivot when necessary.

– Gives and accepts guidance and support.

– Willing and able to ask for help.

– Able to assist in camp activities, both leading and supporting.

– Able to work professionally with a variety of staff members and campers.

– Able to be intentional and thoughtful with camper care; able to adjust speech and tone to fit the situation

– Confidence and ability to lead a group of 30+ campers and staff on Unit Overnights and Day Trips

Responsibilities:

– Attending Unit Head, Leadership, and other supervisory meetings.

– Helping implement, uphold, and support camp policies.

– Overseeing the implementation and execution of all programming for assigned unit.

– Incorporating unit staff members into program planning and leadership.

– Managing all site and supply arrangements with the support and approval of the Assistant Director of Programming.

– Ensuring unit staff are always at their assigned locations; knowing where all unit staff and campers are always.

– Acting as a role model for all staff, including being present within the unit. Be the counselor’s support and assist staff with problems and questions.

– Serving as the primary supervisor for assigned unit staff, regularly evaluating their performances and caring for the well-being of all campers within the unit.

– Acting on behalf of the unit for issues involving the camp community.

– Leading regular unit staff meetings; check in with each unit staff individually at least once daily.

– Directly involved and participating with all campers and staff in the daily program.

– Communicate with the Director Team on key matters

– Able to step outside of their comfort zone. The more you buy into Camp’s culture, the more fun you and all campers will have together!

The BB Day Camp Lincoln City Director will develop, implement, and operate the BB Day Camp Lincoln City program under the guidance of the BB Overnight Camp Director. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, camper recruitment, program development, staff management, building a vibrant community for campers and staff, program budget management, and planning for future improvement and growth. The BB Day Camp Lincoln City Director manages day-to-day functions as well as big-picture ideas for Day Camp.

Supervised by: Assistant Director of Operations

Qualifications:  

– Understands the differences in needs and care for both campers and staff.  

– Demonstrates successful leadership skills and can motivate, manage, and counsel. 

– Strong communication skills with campers, staff, and parents.  

– Knowledge of social, behavioral, and developmental issues with children and adolescents.  

– Experience working with children, youth, and teens.  

– Able to work with minimal supervision and be a self-starter. 

– Able to give and take constructive criticism. 

– Social work/Psychology/Education or equivalent experience preferred.  

– Preferred 21+ with a valid driver’s license. 

Responsibilities:  

– Attend all leadership team and other supervisory meetings.  

– Implement daily check-in and check-out procedures for Day Campers.

–  Communicate with camper families/ guardians relating camper care concerns, administrative needs, and weekly updates.

– Implement and support all Camp policies.

– Support the counselors in their work with campers, including problem-solving, camper care, behavior management, and adjusting to the camp environment.    

– Support and advise staff on working with campers who have been identified as having special needs/accommodations/behaviors, including how to design and implement behavior plans.   

– Ensure consistent communication with counselors, overnight staff, and the Overnight Camp Director. 

– Participate in camper units daily.

-Lead daily Day Camp staff meetings to support staff.

– Advise program areas and specialists on how to accommodate individual campers’ needs in different activities.   

– Document camper care issues, parent phone calls, and camper interactions that take place during the summer.  

– Participate daily in meetings to update the Overnight Camp Director on camper issues.  

– Serve as a positive role model for staff and campers.

This leadership position is responsible for overseeing all aquatic activities at Camp and supervision of lifeguarding and aquatics staff. The Aquatics Director is responsible for the well-being of campers and staff in their specialty areas, ensuring these areas are ready for use, and ensuring that all lifeguards under their supervision deliver safe, quality, and inclusive sessions.

Supervised by: Assistant Director of Programming

Qualifications:

– Possess a current and valid Lifeguarding certification from an accredited certifying body.

– 3+ years of lifeguarding or equivalent aquatics experience required

-Strong swimming skills required

-A valid Oregon or Washington Boater’s license is strongly encouraged.

-Basic understanding of child development. 

– Able to communicate effectively with campers and fellow staff.

– Extensive knowledge and expertise in First Aid/CPR/AED, especially within water settings

– Experience supervising and leading a team of aquatics staff.

– Demonstrates maturity, respect, and kindness

Responsibilities:

– Upkeep, safety, and running of program areas and their on-site supplies: The Pool Area and Waterfront/Dock Area.

– Lifeguarding and scheduling lifeguards for both pool and lake locations.

– Overseeing and conducting swim tests of every person on-site who plans to swim at any point during their time at Camp.

–Daily cleaning and weekly updates of all aquatics locations. – Able to step outside of their comfort zone. The more you buy into Camp’s culture, the more fun you and all campers will have together!

The SIT Coordinator will supervise SITs, oversee daily activities, and implement the curriculum of the Staff-In-Training Program. This position teaches leadership, camper care, behavior management, responsibility, communication, and teamwork workshops.

Supervised by: Assistant Director of Community Care

Qualifications:

– Able to communicate with and care for SITs, campers, and peer staff. 

– Basic understanding of child development. 

– Demonstrates maturity, respect, and kindness.

– Flexible: able to think on their feet and pivot when necessary.

– Able to lead confidently and thoughtfully, and applicable experience doing so.

– Gives and accepts guidance and support.

– Willing and able to ask for help.

– Able to assist in activities, both leading and supporting.

– Able to work professionally with a variety of staff members and campers.

Responsibilities:

– Supervising and leading all group SIT activities.

– Teaches and implements the curriculum for the SIT program

– Collaborate with the Camp Director and Unit Heads.

– Meet frequently with each individual SIT to check in on their well-being and satisfaction.

– Plan and lead fun SIT activities to buildteamwork andcohesion as a group.

– Work with Unit Heads and other Leadership staff to make sure all SITs are acting professionally with their campers and in their cabin.

– Bridge the gap between SITs and staff.

-Role model for SITs: what it means to be a part of the BB Camp Staff.

– Meet with the Leadership team to problem-solve and further develop the SIT program.

– Participate fully with all campers, SITs, and staff in the daily program

-Lead camp activities and programs upon request

– Maintain a log of the SIT program throughout the summer.

-Document SITs highlights and challenges, including any behavior management issues.

– Complete a final write-up of the SIT program.

– Able to step outside of their comfort zone. The more you buy into Camp’s culture, the more fun you and all of the SITs will have together!

The Specialist Coordinator oversees the specialists at Camp and serves on the Leadership Team. This position is responsible for the well-being of campers and staff in all specialty areas, equipment and supply distribution to program leaders, and ensuring all spaces are clean and ready for use. The Specialist Coordinator supervises all program specialists and ensures they are all delivering safe, quality, and inclusive sessions.

Supervised by: Assistant Director of Programming

Qualifications:

– Able to lead confidently and thoughtfully, and applicable experience doing so.

– Strong background and extensive knowledge of Jewish overnight camp programming.

– Basic understanding of childhood and adolescent development concepts.

– Able to creatively plan and schedule programming and camp activities.

– Maximize the skills & talents of staff members under your direct and indirect supervision.

– Able to give and receive constructive feedback.

– Skilled at time management; must be a self-starter

– Demonstrates successful leadership skills and can motivate, coordinate, and meet deadlines.

– Previous BB Camp or Jewish overnight camp experience preferred 

– Preferred 18+ with a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities:

– Supervise all specialists and monitor their well-being.

– Meet frequently with staff to ensure their programs are running accordingly.

– Oversee that all chug activities are successful and that necessary supplies are stocked where they should be.

– Report to the Assistant Director of Programming to give updates on how chugs are running and whether any changes need to be made.

– Attend all regularly scheduled Leadership meetings

– Ensure all chug (activity) locations are clean and organized

– Attend the Leadership Weekend to better understand the role and build teamwork and cohesion as a Leadership Team.

– Able to step outside of their comfort zone. The more you buy into Camp’s culture, the more fun you and all campers will have together!

Assists the Assistant Director of Programming in the day-to-day logistics of Camp. The Program Coordinator will oversee specific programmatic areas of the camp, designated by the Assistant Director of Programming and the Camp Director.

Supervised by: Assistant Director of Programming

Qualifications:

– Able to lead confidently and thoughtfully, and applicable experience doing so.

– Strong background and extensive knowledge of Jewish overnight camp programming.

– Basic understanding of childhood and adolescent development concepts.

– Able to creatively plan and schedule programming and camp activities.

– Maximizes the skills & talents of staff members under your direct and indirect supervision.

– Able to give and receive constructive feedback.

– Skilled at time management; must be a self-starter

– Demonstrates successful leadership skills and can motivate, coordinate, and meet deadlines.

– Previous BB Camp or Jewish overnight camp experience preferred 

– Preferred 18+ with a valid driver’s license 

Responsibilities:

– Coordinate and execute Skill Builders, Individuals, and Evening Programs.

– Keep a constant stock of programming supplies to ensure activities are ready.

– Working with the Assistant Director of Programming to order any supplies needed.

– Ensure locations around Camp are clean and supplies are in their designated storage spaces.

– Attend all regularly scheduled Leadership meetings

– Attend the Leadership Weekend to better understand the role and build teamwork and cohesion as a Leadership Team.

– Report to the Assistant Director of Programming to make sure activities are running smoothly.

– Able to step outside of their comfort zone. The more you buy into Camp’s culture, the more fun you and all campers will have together!

The Office Assistant is responsible for the sorting and handling of all mail/packages received by campers and staff, sorting camper shirts and sweatshirts, organizing Lost & Found, and carrying out general office administrative tasks. This position may occasionally be responsible for running the Camp Store, driving campers and staff when required, and helping around Camp as needed.

Supervised by: Assistant Director of Operations

Qualifications:

– Strong and professional work ethic.

– Professional and efficient.

– Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

– Strong time management skills.

– Able to converse politely and kindly with parents and other professionals.

– Basic understanding of child development. 

– Able to communicate effectively with campers and fellow staff.

– Experience in writing, social media, marketing, and photography. 

– Strong proficiency in communicative/expressive/creative writing (clever captions, blog posts, etc.)

– Proficient in English, proper grammar, and spelling

– Experience in photography, graphic design, and social media.

Responsibilities:

– Sorting and handling all mail/packages.

– Carrying out other general office administrative tasks.

– Driving campers and staff when required.

– Assisting in other ways around Camp as needed. 

– Create a summer communications plan with the assistance of the Camp Director and the Assistant Director of Operations.

– Create social media content and sends to the Marketing Director for publishing

– Draft weekly email blasts to parents and blog posts for the website

– Send out all Staff Intros, Camper updates, and Unit emails by assigned deadlines.

– Maintain daily Campanion posts.

-Upload photos and videos to our Google Photo Drive regularly.

– Produce fun, creative projects with Campers that will represent BB Camp for fundraising and recruitment.

– Create the end-of-session slideshow presentation for campers at the end of each session.

– Assist in the collection of videos and photos for off-season marketing campaigns.

– Attend off-camp trips to photograph activities as instructed

The Camp Nurse/ Wellness Center Manager is responsible for delivering frontline health care to campers and staff, administering medication, documenting all treatments and medication administration, assisting in onboarding Volunteer Doctors, and supervising Wellness Center Staff.

Supervised by: Camp Director

Qualifications: 

– Candidates must be a licensed RN in the state of Oregon. 

– Strong communication skills. 

– Compassionate approach to supporting children, youth, and teens in a camp environment. 

– Strong Bedside Manner.

– Strict boundaries, and professional thought processes.

– Qualities of a caretaker.

Responsibilities: 

–  Medical Care: Provide frontline health care, including treating injuries and illnesses, managing first aid for minor injuries, and coordinating emergency care for more serious incidents; partner with volunteer camp physicians. 

-Medication Administration: Safely administer prescribed and over-the-counter medications to campers and staff, monitoring any adverse reactions or side effects; pack medications for out-of-camp trips; prepare for new camp sessions; coordinate with physicians and pharmacies for any newly ordered medications. 

-Health Education: Educate campers and staff on topics such as proper hygiene, sun protection, hydration, and injury prevention

-Communication: Liaising with parents, counselors, and other staff regarding camper health issues and medical needs

-Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of camper visits and medical treatments.

– Emergency Preparedness: Being available for medical emergencies and ensuring emergency protocols are followed.

-Manage Wellness Center: Ensure the Wellness Center is organized, clean, and sanitized; supplies are well managed and ordered when necessary; documentation and files are well kept; and Wellness Center staff are managed appropriately.

Wellness Center Staff are responsible for assisting the Camp Nurse with administering medication, basic First Aid, and keeping records of treatments and medication administration for campers and staff.

Supervised by: Camp Nurse/Wellness Center Manager

Qualifications: 

– Interested in working with medical professionals in a camp setting. 

– Organized and task-focused. 

– Communicates clearly and effectively. 

– Gives & takes constructive criticism. 

– Able to work without constant supervision; must be a self-starter. 

Responsibilities: 

– Managing general Wellness Center tasks.

– Medicine distribution during mealtimes and bedtimes 

– Manage and tend to campers andstaff who are not feeling well

– Support and assist the Camp Nurse & Medical Volunteers as needed 

– Arrange for prescriptions to be picked up by a member of the office staff or self

– Communicate with the Camp Nurse and Medical Volunteers about individual medical cases 

– Document and maintain a log of evaluations and treatments in CampMinder (Camp’s CRM) 

– Organize and file incident reports for major injuries and/or illnesses 

– Exercise good judgment and always being safety conscious.  

– Clean, sanitize, and organize the Wellness Center and medical supplies. 

– Assist in packing medications for out-of-camp trips and prepare for new camp session camper arrivals. 

– Assist with the overall health needs of the camp community 

– Attend in-camp training sessions and staff meetings as required. 

The Community Care Specialist directly supports campers, working with Unit Heads and Bunk Counselors, under the direction of the Assistant Director of Community Care. This position supports campers, in some cases as a one-on-one aide, addressing behavior management, disability inclusion, and the mental, emotional, and social health of campers. This position may implement specific accommodation plans for campers with special needs.

Supervised by: Assistant Director of Community Care  

Qualifications: 

– Understands both camper and staff needs

– Strong communication skills with campers, staff, and parents. 

– Extensive knowledge of social, behavioral, and developmental issues with children and adolescents. 

– Experience working with children, youth, and teens. 

– Social work/Psychology/Education or equivalent experience preferred. 

Responsibilities: 

– Supports campers, in some cases as a one-on-one aide, addressing behavior management, disability inclusion, and the mental, emotional, and social health of campers. This position may implement specific accommodation plans for campers with special needs.

– Work with campers who have been identified as needing special accommodation, along with their counselors and unit head, to proactively manage issues and create a positive camp environment.  

 – Ensure consistent communication with counselors, Unit Heads, the Assistant Director of Community Care, and the Camp Director.

– Being present in camper units daily, including staff meetings, to support unit heads and staff 

– Advise program areas and specialists on how to accommodate individual campers’ needs in different activities 

– Manage the distribution and filing of camper logs and collaborate with Unit Heads to ensure all details and reports receive follow-up.

– Document camper care issues, parent phone calls, and camper interactions that take place during the summer. 

– Attend supervisory meetings daily with the Assistant Director of Community Care.

– Serve as a positive role model for staff. 

At BB Camp, Specialists positions include Adventures (ropes, archery, rock wall/zipline), Athletics, Arts & Crafts, Drama, Dance, STEM, Music, Teva/Garden, Israeli Culture, & Jewish Enrichment! These positions are responsible for the development and execution of programming in their specialty area, the upkeep of their activity spaces on Camp, and leading activity sessions for campers. Specialists must have prior knowledge or experience in their specialty area.  

Supervised by: Specialist Coordinator

Qualifications:

– Communicates with both campers and peers. 

– Basic understanding of child development

– Demonstrates maturity, respect, and kindness.

– Gives and accepts guidance and support.

– Willing and able to ask for help.

– Training and experience in the skills and safety of one’s specialty position. 

– Strong enthusiasm for, and broad-based knowledge of the specialty. 

– Follows defined teaching requirements, while developing own methods of presentation to campers. 

– Able to effectively teach and lead programs to groups of 15-30. 

General Responsibilities:

– Develop the program plans and alternative (“rainy day”) plans before campers arrive at Camp. Share program plans with supervisor and Camp Leadership team before campers’ arrival.

– Infuse Judaism and Jewish values in every program and activity.

-Being early and ready to lead your assigned activity.

– Set up for and break down for all activity periods.

– Serve as a role model for all campers. 

– Assist in the coordination of activities for all age groups, as assigned by the Programming Team, as scheduled for each unit.

– Work professionally with a variety of staff members and campers.

– Maintain facilities; keep a safe and clean activity area.

– Clean up and return program supplies to their appropriate location after leading a scheduled activity.

– Assist in all activity areas within your specialty when assigned and/or requested.

– When not assigned to lead an activity, you are required to be in your cabin and fulfill your duties as a Bunk Counselor.

– Coordinate with the Specialist Coordinator on purchasing and procuring supplies at least a week in advance.

– Act as a general resource for other Camp activities relating to your specialty.

– Participate in other Camp programming as assigned.

– Exercising good judgment and always being safety-conscious.

– Attend in-camp training sessions and staff meetings as required.

– Report to the Specialist Coordinator for all questions or concerns.


UNIQUE RESPONSIBILITIES BY POSITION

Adventures

– Upkeep, safety, and running of program areas and their on-site supplies: The Ropes Course and The Zipline/Climbing Tower.

– Complete the site-specific training courses provided by Camp.

– Maintain daily use logs and service notes on equipment.

– Work from heights up to 40 feet in the air.

– Exert physical effort while carrying up to 20lbs of gear.

– Ensure strict adherence to all safety codes and rules.

– Facilitate the ropes activity with care, adjusted for each camper age group.

– Keep the Ropes gear closet organized and ready for the next activity.

Athletics

– Upkeep, safety, and running of program areas and their on-site supplies: The Ball Field, Gym, & Game Room.

– Lead assigned sports activities and programs, including chugim (activities), skill-builders, and individuals.

– Use knowledge of common sports (basketball, soccer, baseball, frisbee, tennis, pickleball, field games, etc.) to lead group activities.

– Adapt coaching style to cater to all camper age groups.

– Lead and participate in physical activity for multiple hours of the day.

– Keep inventory, track equipment, and communicate needs in a time-efficient manner to the Specialist Coordinator.

Arts & Crafts

– Upkeep, safety, and running of program areas and their on-site supplies: The Arts & Crafts Room.

– Use working knowledge and passion for arts & crafts to facilitate projects for campers and staff.

– Maintain a clean, organized, and tidy studio space.

– Must effectively track and manage ALL art supplies used and communicate in a time-efficient manner to the Specialist Coordinator when more supplies are needed.

– Lead creative and engaging activities for campers of all ages.

Drama

– Upkeep, safety, and running of program areas and their on-site supplies: The Amphitheater.

– Daily performing arts activities on site.

– Use a strong working knowledge of theater skills and games to facilitate group activities.

– Effectively teach and lead programs to groups of 15-30 campers.

– Manage and produce theatrical performances.

Dance

– Upkeep, safety, and running of program areas and their on-site supplies: The Teatron.

– Daily dance programs on-site, and assists in leading weekly Friday Night Israeli Dance programs.

– Use a strong working knowledge of dance to learn all of Camp’s Israeli dances.

– Teach all of Camp’s Israeli dances to our campers and staff.

– Participate in physical activity for multiple hours of the day.

STEM

– Upkeep, safety, and running of program areas and their on-site supplies: The Mirpeset and Pavilion.

– Daily STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities on site.

– Use a strong working knowledge of STEM skills to teach campers engagingly.

– Be kind and patient, especially with younger campers. Show that STEM is fun and exciting for all ages.

Music

– Upkeep, safety, and running of program areas and their on-site supplies: The Mercaz & Music Closet.

– Daily music activities on site; the point person to assist in leading song sessions after meals, Shabbat services, and Friday Night extended song sessions and Tisch.

– Teach our traditional campfire songs to campers and staff and lead the final campfires of each session.

-Teach Hebrew and Jewish camp songs

– Use strong vocal skills to lead effective group singing, encouraging campers to buy in.

– Actively integrate knowledge of Jewish music into song leading.

– Knowledge of string instruments, especially guitar, is effective in this role.

Teva/Garden:

– Upkeep, safety, and running of program areas and their on-site supplies: The Garden, Gazebo, & Teva Shack.

– Daily gardening and nature activities on site

– Use a strong working knowledge of gardening and nature to facilitate group activities.

– Explain the importance of caring for the Earth, even in small ways, to every age group of campers.

– Maintain a healthy garden and harvest crops with our Camp Garden through the summer.

Israeli Culture:

– Responsible for the daily Israeli Culture activities on site .

-Take the lead on working with our Israeli staff to design and run a full day of Israel programming (Israel Day), along with the Assistant Director of Programming.

– Use a strong working knowledge of Israeli culture and the people of Israel to teach engaging lessons and facilitate group activities for campers.

– Crafting creative programming in line with our seven core Jewish values.

Jewish Enrichment:

– Plan and organize appropriate Jewish learning and bonding programming alongside the Assistant Director of Programming.

– Use a strong working knowledge of Jewish history, practices, values, and rituals to facilitate programs that engage campers in these topics.

– Craft creative programming in line with our seven core Jewish values.

– Work directly with the Programming Department to organize Shabbat programming and lead Shabbat services as requested.

Qualifications:   

– Ability to communicate with and care for both campers and peers. 

– Have a basic understanding of child development. 

– Demonstrate maturity, respect, and kindness.

– Ability to give and accept guidance and support.

– A willingness and ability to ask for help.

– Ability to assist in activities, both leading and supporting.

– Be able to work professionally with a variety of staff members and campers.

– Qualities of a caretaker.

Responsibilities:  

– Help supervise and care for all campers living in assigned cabin, day-to-day involvement with all campers present at assigned activity locations, and the teaching of camp rules, policies, and traditions.

– Help campers make friends and become acclimated to life at Camp.

– Care for the health, safety, hygiene, and well-being of campers. Notify appropriate staff members of concerns.

– Build positive relationships and maintain appropriate boundaries with campers and staff of all ages.

– Help campers keep track of their belongings.

– Responsible for the cleanliness of the cabin.

– Participate regularly and enthusiastically in all assigned programming.

– Teach or assist in unit and elective activities; always be an active participant.

– Help plan and lead cabin activities.

– Attend in-camp training sessions and staff meetings as required.

– Be familiar with all emergency procedures and first aid.

– Be able to step outside your comfort zone. The more you buy into Camp’s culture, the more fun you and all campers will have together!

– Be willing to learn and grow from mistakes.

– Work closely with other Staff in Training to create connections and apply newly learned skills.

For more information about our SIT Program, click HERE!

NEW! Internship opportunity for college students Applications for the 2027-2028 year will open in July 2027.

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Work for Day Camp

Join the dynamic BB Day Camp team and be part of creating long-lasting summer memories for campers of all backgrounds and ages! From rising kindergarteners to middle schoolers, you’ll have the opportunity to inspire and empower young minds as they explore and grow.

At BB Day Camp, we venture out into the urban landscape for exciting field trips and welcome special guests to enhance the learning experience. With a typical work week from Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, you’ll have the perfect balance of structure and flexibility to thrive in your role.

Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of something special this summer — join the BB Day Camp team and embark on an adventure-filled journey that will leave a lasting impact on both you and your campers!

– Desire and ability to work with children in a camp setting  

– Able to balance the needs of campers, camp, and themselves  

– Ability to accept supervision and guidance  

– Willingness to be flexible and adapt behaviors as necessary to continue growing in their position and role in camp  

– Be of good character, integrity, and adaptability  

– Exceptional communication skills with both staff and campers  

– A well-developed sense of responsibility, good judgment, and common sense  

– Be an adult role model of how to live responsibly and maturely  

– Understand the potential of young children  

– The ability to maintain the stamina and endurance needed to succeed in an immersive camp environment  

– Be responsible for the needs of the campers, your fellow staff members, and yourself  

– Be a team player  

– Be safety conscious at all times  

– Support your fellow staff members   

– Maintain strong lines of communication with all other staff members including formal and informal evaluations with your supervisor  

– Respect all members of the camp community  

– Maintain a positive & productive attitude  

– Be kind and courteous to everyone at camp  

– Be actively engaged with campers  

– Be on time and participate in all assigned activities  

– Dress appropriately for activities  

– Have fun! 

Supervised by: Head Counselor/Unit Head    

Qualifications:    

–Ability to communicate well with both campers and peers.   

– Have a basic understanding of child development.   

– Demonstrate maturity.  

– Ability to give and accept guidance and support. 

– A willingness and ability to ask for help. 

– Ability to assist in activities, both leading and supporting. 

– Be able to work with a variety of staff members and campers professionally.   

Responsibilities:   

– Directly responsible for all campers in assigned group, which includes day-to-day involvement with campers and teaching of camp rules, policies, and traditions   

– Help every camper make friends and become acclimated to life at Day Camp.   

– Responsible for the health, safety, and well-being of all campers at all times.   

– Maintain & build appropriate boundaries/relationships with campers and staff of all ages.    

– Help campers keep track of their belongings.   

– Directly responsible for the cleanliness of the group room, along with Head Counselor. 

– Participate regularly and enthusiastically in all programming.   

– Teach or assist in unit and elective activities; always be an active participant.   

– Assist in planning and leading group time activities.   

– Attend in-camp training sessions and staff meetings as required.   

– Be familiar with all emergency procedures and first aid.   

Supervised by: Unit Head    

Qualifications:    

– Ability to communicate well with both campers and peers.   

– Have a basic understanding of child development.   

– Demonstrate maturity.  

– Ability to give and accept guidance and support. 

– A willingness and ability to ask for help. 

– Ability to assist in and design activities, both leading and supporting. 

– Be able to work with a variety of staff members and campers professionally.  

Responsibilities:   

– Directly responsible for all campers in assigned group, which includes day-to-day involvement with campers and teaching of camp rules, policies, and traditions   

– Help every camper make friends and become acclimated to life at Day Camp.   

– Responsible for the health, safety, and well-being of all campers at all times.   

– Maintain & build appropriate boundaries/relationships with campers and staff of all ages.    

– Help campers keep track of their belongings.   

– Directly responsible for the cleanliness of the group room, along with Head Counselor. 

– Participate regularly and enthusiastically in all programming.   

– Teach or assist in unit and elective activities; always be an active participant.   

– Plan and lead group time activities.   

– Attend in-camp training sessions and staff meetings as required.   

– Be familiar with all emergency procedures and first aid. 

Supervised by: Unit Heads    

Qualifications:   

– Ability to communicate effectively with campers and fellow staff.   

– Ability to serve as a role model for all campers.   

– Ability to accept guidance and support.   

– Strong enthusiasm for camp programs   

– Must be able to effectively teach and lead programs to groups of 10-30.  

– Evidence of leadership skills and capacity. 

– Basic understanding of child and adolescent development concepts.  

– Ability to creatively plan programs and activities. 

– Act as a general resource for camp activities. 

– Previous summer camp experience preferred.  

Responsibilities:   

– Attend and participate in all team meetings and other supervisory meetings.    

– Assist in the creation, implementation, and support of camp activities and programs. 

– Set up and break down from all activity periods. 

– Assist in the coordination of activities for all age groups. 

– Assist, when needed, in the writing and design of the overall camp daily schedule. 

– Assist in the creation, supervision, and implementation of all–camp programming.    

– Be directly involved and participate with all campers and staff in daily programs.  

– Communicate with the Assistant Director of Programming on key matters. 

– Coordinate with Director of Programing on purchasing and procuring supplies. 

– When not performing duties listed above, specialists will act as a float counselor and act as additional support when groups need it. 

(ex: counselors are on a break, group is larger than 15 campers, etc.) 

Supervised by: Assistant Director 

Supervisees: Counselors/Head Counselors/Specialists

Qualifications:  

– Background and experience in camping and/or related fields.  

– Basic understanding of children and adolescent development concepts.  

– Ability to creatively plan programs and activities, and to maximize the skills & talents of staff members under your direct and indirect supervision.  

– Ability to give and take constructive criticism.  

– Understand the camper and staff needs.  

– Must have demonstrated successful leadership skills and the ability to motivate, manage, and counsel.  

– Previous summer camp experience preferred.  

Responsibilities:  

– Attend Unit Head and other supervisory meetings.   

– Help implement, and support camp policies.  

– Set up for and break down from all activity periods. 

– Work with campers who have been identified with special needs/accommodations/behaviors along with their counselors to proactively manage issues and create a positive camp environment.     

– Act as a role model for staff including being present within the unit. Be the counselor’s support and assist staff with problems and questions and participate with all campers and staff in daily programs.  

– Support the counselors in their work with campers, under the direction of the Assistant Director. This includes discipline problems, moments of sadness, interpersonal issues, and adjusting to the camp environment.    

– Support specialists in the design and implementation or programming and on how to accommodate individual camper needs in different activities.    

– Track and follow-up with camper incidents with campers, staff, and directors. 

– Serve as the primary supervisor for unit staff. 

Supervised by: Site Director 

Supervisees: Unit Heads, CIT coordinator

Qualifications:  

– Understand the camper and staff needs.   

– Must have demonstrated successful leadership skills and the ability to motivate, manage, and counsel.  

– Strong communication skills with campers, staff, and parents.   

– Extensive knowledge of social, behavioral, and developmental issues with children and adolescents.   

– Experience working with children, youth, and teens.   

– Must be a self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision.  

– Ability to give and take constructive criticism.  

– Social work/Psychology/Education or equivalent experience preferred.   

– Preferred 21+ with a valid driver’s license.  

Responsibilities:   

– Attend all leadership team and other supervisory meetings.   

– Help formulate, implement, and support camp policies. 

– Serve as the primary supervisor for Unit Heads, regularly evaluating the performance of staff and caring for the well-being of campers within the unit.  

– Support and advise Unit Heads on working with campers who have been identified with special needs/accommodations/behaviors, including how to design and implement behavior plans.    

– Ensure consistent communication with counselors, Unit Heads, Site Director and the Day Camps Director.  

– Be present in camper units daily, including staff meetings, to support unit heads and staff. 

– Advise program areas and specialists on how to accommodate individual camper needs in different activities.   

– Participate in the process of parent communications for camper care-related issues . 

– Participate in the documentation of camper care issues, parent phone calls, and camper interactions that take place during the summer.   

– Participate in meetings to update the Site Director on camper issues daily.   

– Serve as a positive role model for staff. 

Supervised by: Assistant Director   

Supervisees: CITs 

Qualifications:   

– Evidence of leadership skill and capacity.  

– Strong background and experience in camping and/or related fields.   

– Basic understanding of child and adolescent development concepts.   

– Ability to creatively plan and schedule programs and activities, and to maximize the skills & talents of CITs under your supervision.   

– Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.   

– Must be a self-starter.   

– Must have demonstrated successful leadership skills and the ability to motivate, manage, and counsel.   

– Previous BB Day Camp or day camp experience preferred.   

– Preferred 21+ with a valid driver’s license.   

Responsibilities:   

– Attend all leadership team and other supervisory meetings.    

– Responsible for the well-being of assigned group of CITs 

– Lead CIT “meetings” during Group Time designed to help them build real-life skills and develop leadership abilities and independence. 

– Implement, design, and plan programming for the CITs (8th, 9th and 10th grade campers) around skill building and leadership. 

– Structure and plan the days and program schedules with help from the director team for the CITs, as well as assigning which groups they’ll be integrated into. 

– Regularly evaluate the programs and activities planned for CITs.   

– Be directly involved and participate with all campers and staff in daily programs.   

– Communicate with the director team on key matters.   

– Ensure consistent communication between counselors, Unit Heads, and CIT’s. 

– Advise staff on how to integrate individual CITs into different groups and activities. 

Key Takeaways