Work At Camp

Assistant Camp Director

Camp Program Director

Program Directors help in the overall management of camp by supervising staff, planning activity schedules, and running various programs throughout camp. Program directors design and deliver program activities that are safe, fun, and appropriate to the campers’ age and abilities. Program directors coordinate the camp schedule with other FAF camps as well as the NYC office and volunteer groups and visitors to camp. These positions are for applicants who have prior experience working at a camp and are looking for an opportunity to learn more about the inner workings of a camp program.

The Program Director reports to either the Camp Director or Assistant Director.

Camp Office Manager

Office Managers are responsible for keeping the camp office organized and running smoothly. Office Managers answer all incoming phone calls and serve as the first point of contact for parents who are calling camp about their children. They are responsible for mail management, maintaining files and camp paperwork, and reconciling camper, cabin, and bus lists in the online database each session. Office Managers work directly with the Camp Director and administrative staff as well as with all members of the camp community, including camp staff and NYC office staff.

Office Managers report to the Camp Director.

Camp Support Services Coordinator

Camp Support Services Coordinators are part of the camp team and provide assistance to campers with behavioral issues, mental health concerns and emotional wellbeing. They will also help staff troubleshoot and problem-solve ways to work with campers experiencing challenging emotions or behaviors and address issues with group dynamics and conflict resolution. They serve as a liaison between counselors, Village Leaders, parents, and Camp Leadership, ensuring that communication is seamless, and everyone involved is doing their part to set campers up to have a successful and fun summer.

The Camp Support Services Coordinator reports to the Camp Director.

CIT Director

The Counselor in Training (CIT) Director provides leadership and guidance to the group of approximately 6-12 CIT campers under their charge, as they prepare to become future Camp staff. The CIT Director, together with CIT Counselors, help plan, organize, and execute the summer CIT schedule, and provide a key conduit of information for the Summer Director. Duties include planning and teaching the daily CIT training period, communicating with parents, overseeing the CIT evaluation process, meeting regularly with leadership team members, supervising activities, and managing any difficulties within the unit that may arise.

CIT Directors are responsible to the Camp Director.

Director of Specialists

Director of Specialists help in the overall management of camp by directing the day-to-day camp program, supervising program staff (specialists), coordinating camp schedules, and assisting with administrative work. The Director of Specialists is responsible for ensuring campers receive quality experiential education throughout their encampment. This position is for applicants who have prior experience working at a camp and are looking for an opportunity to learn more about the inner workings of a camp program.

The Director of Specialists reports to either the Camp Director or Assistant Camp Director.

General Counselor

General Counselors play a critical role in the successful operation of our summer camp programs by providing 24-hour-a-day direct supervision of campers and participating in exciting and rigorous activities such as hiking and swimming. Counselors and their campers live together and travel as a cabin throughout the day, including meals and activities such as swimming, archery, ropes course, model farm, and other specialized activities.

General Counselors report to the Village Leader / Head Counselor.

Program Specialist

Program Specialists are assigned to a specific activity area during the day and are responsible for developing lesson plans and teaching four to six one-hour activity periods each day, providing supervision and guidance to campers. Activities include but are not limited to: Art, Athletics, Ceramics, Chess, Coding, Creative Writing & Journalism, Culinary Arts, Dance, Drama, Fashion and Sewing, Martial Arts, Music, Nature and Hiking, Outdoor Living Skills & Pioneering, Photography, Robotics, SCRATCH & STEAM, Sign Language, SEL, Video & Film, and Yoga. When not teaching or in scheduled prep time, program specialists work as a General Counselor in assigned village, living in cabins with campers and assume responsibility for their safety and well-being.

Summer Camp Nursing Assistant

Camp Nursing Staff work in our camp health centers and are responsible for all health-related care of campers and staff. Camp Nurses are the primary medical staff in camp and administer medication, assess medical needs and provide emergency care as needed. Nursing Assistants work alongside our Camp Nurses and assist them with daily routines and camper supervision in the infirmary.

Summer Camp Nurse

Camp Nursing Staff work in our camp health centers and are responsible for all health-related care of campers and staff. Camp Nurses are the primary medical staff in camp and administer medication, assess medical needs and provide emergency care as needed. Nursing Assistants work alongside our Camp Nurses and assist them with daily routines and camper supervision in the infirmary.

Teen Program Director

A Teen Program Director supervises the ABC Teen Leadership Program. The ABC Teen leadership Program is for girls ages 13-17 and focuses on creating a supportive environment to where youth can focus on their personal development and future goals. Through writing workshops, poetry slams, team building and leadership workshops, participants become more independent and self-confident. The Teen Leadership Curriculum is centered upon SEL, cultural diversity and personal development. This program includes 3 levels: the Leaders in Training Program, Counselor in Training Program and Junior Counselor programs. The Teen Program Director in coordination with the Program Director is responsible for the scheduling of all the curriculum events and ensuring the curriculum is executed at a high level.

Teen Program Staff

A Teen Program Specialist works in the ABC Teen Leadership Program. The ABC Teen Leadership Program is for girls ages 13-17 and focuses on creating a supportive environment to where youth can focus on their personal development and future goals. Through writing workshops, poetry slams, team building and leadership workshops, participants become more independent and self-confident. The Teen Leadership Curriculum is centered upon SEL, cultural diversity and personal development. Teen Program Specialists take on the dual role of general counselor in the bunk and facilitate the Teen Leadership curriculum.

Teen Program Specialists report to the Village Leader and Teen Program Director.

Village Leader / Head Counselor

Village Leaders/Head Counselors help in the overall management of camp by assisting in the day-to-day operations of camp, supervising staff, coordinating camp schedules, and assisting with administrative work. This position is for applicants who have prior experience working at a camp and are looking for an opportunity to learn more about the inner workings of a camp program. Each Village Leader/Head Counselor is responsible for a specific age group of campers. They work directly with and supervise the staff working in those age groups. Village Leaders provide guidance and support to campers and staff and organize activities.

Waterfront Director

The Waterfront Director is part of the leadership team working under the direction of the Director and Assistant Director, to ensure the general safety of campers and staff at the waterfront, to supervise the lifeguard team, and to oversee their camp’s aquatics program.

Waterfront Staff

Lifeguards supervise all free swim periods, boating and special events held at the waterfront at camp. Lifeguards also instruct swim lessons and maintain waterfront and boating facilities to comply with safety regulations. When not on the waterfront, work as a General Counselor in assigned village living with campers and accompanying them to activities. Applicants do not need to be certified lifeguards to apply but must be strong swimmer. Red Cross Certification is provided for free during orientation.