Camp Counselor, Sports Camp, JCC Summer Day Camp

Make a difference. Be a role model. Have fun!

Do you love working with kids and bringing joy to their day? JCC Greater Boston is looking for enthusiastic, caring, and responsible Camp Counselors to join our team this summer.

Camp Counselors are the heart of camp life – guiding campers through activities, cheering them on at swim, joining them in arts & crafts, and making sure every camper feels included, safe, and valued. Counselors are role models who work closely with co-counselors and camp leadership to build strong group dynamics and create unforgettable summer experiences.

JCC Greater Boston offers free bus service for staff from Cambridge, Brookline, Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, Wayland, Framingham, Natick, Needham, Newton and Wellesley during the summer season.

What you will do each day:

Each morning, you’ll welcome your campers with energy and enthusiasm, helping them feel excited for what’s ahead. You’ll guide your group through a variety of activities — one hour you might be cheering them on in a game of capture the flag, the next you’re diving into an arts & crafts project or encouraging hesitant swimmers in the pool. Lunch brings laughter, songs, and silly moments, and you’ll be right there helping campers feel included and connected. Throughout the day, you’ll be a role model — building relationships, keeping campers safe, and making sure every child feels supported. By the end of the