Summer Camp Counselor -Plaistow YMCA

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Make Summer 2026 Unforgettable at the Plaistow YMCA!

Are you ready for a summer filled with adventure, laughter, and making a real difference in children's lives? The Plaistow YMCA is looking for enthusiastic, energetic, and caring Summer Camp Counselors to join our team for Summer 2026
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Plaistow YMCA Summer Camp provides a fun, safe, and engaging environment where children build confidence, form lasting friendships, and create lifelong memories. Our programs include:

• Half-Day Pre-K Camp (Ages 4-5) - A gentle introduction to camp with age-appropriate activities, play, and social development
• Camp Kelly Brook (Ages 5-12) - Traditional Summer Camp
• CIT Camp (Counselors-in-Training) - Designed to help older youth develop leadership skills and prepare for future counselor roles

Campers enjoy sports, gymnastics, archery, games, and creative activities - and every day brings something new!

As a Summer Camp Counselor, you will:

• Lead and supervise fun, age-appropriate activities
• Create a safe, positive, and inclusive camp environment
• Encourage teamwork, confidence, and healthy social skills
• Support daily programs including sports, gymnastics, archery, and games
• Serve as a positive role model, upholding the Y's values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility

• Monday-Friday
• Seasonal Summer Position - Summer 2026

• A passion for working with children and youth
• Experience in camps, childcare, sports, or education (preferred)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to lead activities while prioritizing camper safety

• Gain valuable leadership and youth development experience
• Build lasting friendships and make a meaningful impact
• Work in a fun, active, and supportive environment

Apply today and be part of an unforgettable Summer 2026 at the Plaistow YMCA!

If you are looking to expand your resume and develop leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, this may be the summer job opportunity for you!

• Camp Counselors must be a minimum of 16 years of age
• Preferred work schedule is Monday-Friday (5 days) throughout the camp season, 8am-5pm
• Must have reliable transportation to ensure the ability to commute to and arrive at camp on time daily
• Mandatory Spring training will be required - save the date of May 16th, 2025

Please note that additional documents and training will be required upon employment.

The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran's status.