Become A Staff Member

Do you have what it takes to join the Camp Simcha/Camp Simcha Special staff? Every year we hire more than 300 responsible, caring, empathetic, enthusiastic upbeat young men and women,  post high school and age 18 or older. Our staff works long hours, and truthfully, it’s not an easy job. But our counselors and staff are the first to proclaim that the Camp Simcha/Camp Simcha Special experience, unparalleled for children, is also incredibly rewarding, uplifting and meaningful for staff as well.

Camp staff is very varied, and includes counselors, specialists (i..e, waterfront, ceramics, candle making, arts and crafts, baking, crafts workshops), and wait staff. Specialists in photography, videography, and journalism are also needed. We also need office staff.

There are two Camp Simcha sessions and two Camp Simcha Special sessions. Staff must commit to remaining in camp throughout the session. Requests for days off must be approved by the camp director prior to the start of the session.

Camp Simcha

(for children and teens with cancer and other hematologic illnesses)
Girls: Wednesday, August 15 – Tuesday, August 28 (staff orientation Tuesday, August 14)
Boys: Tuesday, July 17 – Tuesday, July 31 (staff orientation Monday, July 16)

Camp Simcha Special

(for children and teens with serious chronic and genetic illnesses and/or physical handicaps)
Girls: Wednesday, June 27 – Thursday, July 12 (staff orientation Monday, June 25)
Boys: Thursday, August 2 – Monday, August 13 (staff orientation Wednesday, August 1)

Do you have special language skills? We need a few Russian-speaking staff members as well staff members fluent in ASL (American Sign Language). We encourage you to apply. Please indicate your language abilities on the application form.