• June 9th: 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Dinner provided) - New Staff Orientation

• June 10th: 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (BYO Dinner) - All Staff Training

• June 11th: 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (BYO Dinner) - All Staff Training

• June 12th: 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Dinner provided) - All Staff Training

  • CPR Training 12 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (18+ staff, BYO Lunch)

• June 13th: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Lunch provided) - All Staff Training

• All Staff are required to complete additional online trainings prior to June 1st. Additional information to be provided upon hiring. Additional training dates TBA for leadership roles.

Junior-Counselor In Training (JCIT) – Entering Grade 9

Teens entering Grade 9 have the opportunity to develop their leadership, programming, and team-building abilities in the JCIT program! JCITs work closely with Specialists to assist in various activities while working with the administration to gain organizational skills. JCITs get a chance to assist with or join additional programs such as field trips, Carnivals, and more. JCITs are typically accepted for one session and earn community service hours for their time at camp. JCITs work under the direct guidance of the LIT Coordinator and Specialists. There is a nominal fee for JCITs to participate in the program, which covers costs of programs, field trips, staff, and professional development. Click here to learn more.

Counselor In Training (CIT) – Entering Grades 10/11

This program provides first-year staff entering Grades 10 or 11 the opportunity to develop their leadership and team-building abilities, and learn how to lead informal educational programs for rising K-6 Graders. CITs are will be rewarded for their time through personal growth, professional development and community service hours. Exceptional CITs may have the opportunity to become paid staff members in the future. CITs typically work for 3-4 weeks throughout the summer.

Co-CounselorS – 16+ Y/O, Entering Grades 11/12 & First year of college

Co-counselors are responsible for supporting the head counselor in their assigned group of campers across Grades K-8. Responsibilities include planning, leading, and supporting group activities with other counselors, facilitating group cheers and songs, and ensuring each camper has a safe and fun experience. Other duties include supporting staff in camp-wide activities. Co-Counselors work under the direct guidance of the Camp Leadership and Head Counselor. First-year 10th/11th graders will be considered for CIT positions.

Head Counselor – 18+ y/o, Preferred entering 2nd year of college or older

Head counselors are responsible for leading a single group of campers each week with the help of a co-counselor and CIT. Groups are divided by grade from Kindergarten-Grade 8. Responsibilities include planning group activities, leading group throughout schedule of the day, facilitating group cheers and songs, and ensuring each of their campers has a safe and fun experience. Other duties include supporting camp-wide activities. Experience working with children required. Must show leadership skills and ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with the directors, parents, campers and staff.

Head Specialists – 18+ y/o, Preferred high school graduate

Each specialist is responsible for developing and implementing programs in their specialty for groups in Grades K-8. Experience and a strong interest in the special field required. Candidates must show ability to work independently and demonstrate the ability to plan successful and age appropriate programs. Works under direct guidance of Programs Director. Activities include, but are not limited too: Art, Science & Cooking, Dance, Sports, Drama, Lifeguard, Music, and Social Media.

logistics coordinator - 21+ y/o, College graduate preferred

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for the management and tracking of all vendors, field trip bookings, invoice and receipt tracking for purchases, and supply purchasing and management. The Logistics Coordinator works closely with the Directors and Office Team to ensure the day-to-day operations of camp run smoothly, both onsite and offsite.

LIT Coordinator - 18+ y/O, must have completed at least one year of college or equivalent

The Leaders-in-Training (LIT) Coordinator oversees and manages the LIT program for rising 9th and 10th graders under the direct supervision of the Programs Director. LITs gain hands-on training in groups of campers or in specialty activities as they gain leadership skills, teambuilding, personal growth throughout the summer. The LIT Coordinator works closely with the Programs Director.

Shift supervisor - 18+ y/o, Must Have Completed At Least One Year Of College or equivalent

The Shift Supervisor is responsible for tracking and approving all staff timecards under the direct guidance of the Office Manager and SWT Payroll.

Social media coordinator - 18+ y/o, Must Have Completed At Least One Year Of College or equivalent

The Camp Wise Social Media Coordinator will be responsible for capturing all of our amazing memories this summer! This experienced staff member will post daily across all our social media accounts for Camp Wise and the Center for Youth Engagement, including our Instagram, Tik Tok, and Facebook pages. They will also create montage videos that show all the fun that can be had at Camp Wise for our campers and staff! Works under the direct guidance of the camp directors.

office assistant - entering grade 12 and older

The Office Assistant supports the Camp Director and Office Team with office tasks and management, staff communications, and field trip support.

Unit head – 21+ y/O, Preferred College Graduate

Unit Heads are responsible for supervising and managing staff and campers across multiple K-8 Grade groups. Responsibilities include supervising, managing, and tracking staff and camper issues, leading and managing offsite field trips, and communicating with parents. Unit Heads assist in camp-wide activities and other duties as necessary. Experience working with children and in a management role required. Must show leadership skills and ability to communicate effectively with the directors, parents, campers and staff.

Song leader - MUST HAVE COMPLETED college or equivalent

The Camp Wise Song Leader is a highly-motivated and spirited individual who will enrich the lives of our campers through song. This individual desires the opportunity to share joy with our camp community by leading daily song and weekly Shabbat services. Our song-leader will bring with them previous experiences in the Jewish song leading community to strengthen the music program at Camp Wise. Works under the direct guidance of the Programs Director.