Junior Staff

building camp leaders

Junior Staff, commonly referred to as “J-Staff,” work for half of the summer season under the guidance of a senior counselor, leading a group of 8-12 campers.

The program focuses on refining skills acquired in the Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program, while also preparing for future roles as full-summer staff members. The daily tasks and responsibilities of J-Staff are a scaled-down version of those performed by full-summer staff.

J-Staff engage in a variety of exciting daily tasks and responsibilities tailored to help them grow essential leadership skills and develop meaningful connections with campers and senior staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work alongside Senior Counselors to ensure the safety and well-being of campers.
• Promote cabin unity, team building, and friendships among campers.
• Assist campers in collaborating and growing throughout their time at camp.
• Ensure that campers’ basic needs are met and that they are accounted for at all times.
• Participate in scheduled activities during the day.

REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of 11th ​or 12th ​grade
• One year of the Counselor-in-Training program (preferred)