Open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with pre and post-camp care options, the Springfield  Jewish Community Center (JCC) Day Camp offers premium summer programs infused with Jewish learning and  values from Kindergarten through high school. Located on the Longmeadow/Springfield, MA line, the  Springfield JCC Day Camp is easily accessible for CT and MA residents. Our secure camp is located on 20 acres  of beautiful grounds with basketball courts, a playground, athletic fields, private woods, a high and low ropes  course, a zip line, a picnic grove, a pavilion, and more. Additionally, its air-conditioned indoor facility boasts a  fitness center, an auditorium with a performance stage, an arts and crafts studio, classrooms, flexible play spaces,  and best of all: an indoor 6 lane, 25-yard swimming pool! 

With the encouragement and guidance of our highly-skilled staff, campers of all abilities and faiths participate in  programs and activities designed to foster safe fun, growth, creativity, Jewish values/traditions, and lasting  friendships. Instruction from our arts and crafts, archery/nature, ropes course, Judaic, and sports specialists will  help campers discover their hidden talents. Whether making new friends or developing new skills, Springfield  JCC Day "Camp-ers" will experience their best summer ever! 

Camp Staff Orientation is: 4-8pm on June 16th, 17th, 18th 

Camp Runs: June 22nd through August 14th 

Inclusion Camp Counselor 

Inclusion is one of the core values of the Springfield JCC and is at the forefront of 

everything that we do. The inclusion camp program helps to integrate children with additional needs into the camp day, allowing them many opportunities that might not otherwise be available. Inclusion Camp Counselors provide additional support to campers with special needs (often but not always 1:1), within their camp group, to ensure a successful camp experience. 

● Provide individualized social, emotional, and/or behavioral support to Inclusion campers throughout the camp day● Support campers within their assigned group while promoting inclusion, independence, and positive peer relationships

● Implement behavior support strategies and accommodations as directed by supervisory staff●  Collaborate closely with counselors, inclusion staff, and camp leadership to ensure camper success●  Maintain camper safety and well-being at all times

●  Communicate concerns, progress, and needs promptly and professionally to appropriate staff

●  Serve as a positive role model and uphold the values, policies, and expectations of the Springfield JCC

● Participate fully in staff training, orientation, and meetings and perform other duties as assigned

Requirements: 

● A minimum of 1 year of experience working with children with special needs in a structured setting (summer camp experience preferred). Specific training will be provided during staff orientation. 

● Must enjoy working with children and be active, flexible and adaptable to change. 

● Demonstrate professionalism, reliability and dependability.  

● Strong leadership and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.. 

● Other duties as assigned 

● Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with campers, parents, peers and supervisors. 

● Must be able to ask for help when needed and accept constructive feedback. 

● Must be at least 16 years old 

Pay Range: 

• $17 - $21 

• Placement dependent on education level and years of experience