Thank you for your interest in working at Summer Fenn! 

We are seeking applicants with a willingness to learn and work hard as a team to create a great summer experience for children. A commitment to quality programming, attention to safety, empathy, and self awareness are a must.

Why is Summer Fenn such an awesome place to work?

At Summer Fenn we pride ourselves on being a warm and welcoming community with strong staff supports and competent leadership. We want camp to be fun for our campers AND our staff, and we infuse play and joy into our work with kids every day. Here are some reasons our staff love to be at Summer Fenn:

*The FOOD- we have a full service dining hall for lunch everyday at no cost, you can choose from hot entrees, a full salad bar, sandwich bar, vegetarian options, gluten free options, vegan choices and more! Staff snacks are also provided, cold drinks on your scheduled breaks, and special treats for staff meetings.

*The TEAM- We are college students, year round educators, coaches, nannies, paraprofessionals, activity specialists, etc- all of whom love working with kids. Not only will you find a responsive Director, Assistant Director and Camp Admin, but also an entire Coordinator team in every area of camp to directly support the staff and kids in their division or program. We are a team that collaborates in problem solving so everyone can be heard and seen.

*The GEAR- Our longtime returning staff have a full array of camp tees, long sleeve staff tees, sport-tek pullovers, lifeguard cozy hoodies, logo baseball caps, and more. Who doesn’t love cool swag?!

*The CULTURE- We are a community that values kindness, equity, and meets every child where there are, helping them to grow… and the same goes for our staff. We welcome a diversity of backgrounds and diversity of ideas, where you always feel like coming to Summer Fenn is like coming home to family where you belong. Our staff tend to make connections with their peers and colleagues here that last far beyond the summer.

*The PAY- We are consistently assessing the industry standard and you’ll find Summer Fenn at the top range in terms of compensation for our employees, commensurate with skill set and experience level.

Summer Fenn Staff Requirements: OUR 2025 SEASON RUNS FROM 6/23- 8/15
Group counselors and aquatic staff typically work full time, 8 weeks. Leadership team and Specialty Camp staff may have 4 week schedule options.

• Minimum age/grade required -graduating high school senior

• Have solid experience working with groups of children and/or activity delivery (coaching, teaching, day care settings, volunteer work, etc.)

• Possess strong stress management and communication skills

• Standard First Aid and CPR certified candidates preferred
  (if hired, there may be opportunities for certification during our staff training)

• Valid driver's license

• Red Cross Lifeguard and/or WSI training are highly desirable

• Challenge Course experience is highly desirable