Summer Camp Counselor -Plaistow YMCA - Full-time / Part-time

🌞 Make Summer 2026 Unforgettable at the Plaistow YMCA! 🌞

Now Hiring: Summer Camp Counselors

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!

🌈 About Our Summer Camps

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!

🎯 What You’ll Do

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

📅 Schedule & Commitment

• Monday–Friday

• Seasonal Summer Position – Summer 2026

⭐ What We’re Looking For

• 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

💙 Why Work at the Y?

• 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!