Join Our Team
YOU CAN CHANGE SUMMER
Being a team member at Change Summer Day Camps is more than a summer job—it's an unforgettable experience and a unique opportunity to reach your full potential while helping kids reach theirs. Working at camp is about experiencing and sharing the joy of summer with campers to help them develop new skills and friendships.
“I had a great experience and created a bond with each person on the Change Summer Day Camps team. I hope to eventually move up north and work for KIPP DC schools—thanks to you all, I wouldn’t have known. Thank you for this opportunity!”
—Change Summer Day Camps Team Member
SUMMER 2026: APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN — APPLY TODAY
We are looking for people who are committed to supporting our mission, being a positive role model, and creating a safe, fun environment for our campers. In addition to a competitive summer salary, working at camp also includes the following benefits:
Paid professional development during our team orientation and throughout camp
Team t-shirts provided
Bonus earning opportunities for team referrals
A chance to spend the summer helping children explore, grow, and have fun!
Learn more about all of our team roles and how to apply below.
The job descriptions below represent all positions across our team, which are filled on a continuous basis throughout the spring.
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OPPORTUNITY DETAILS
Total Compensation: $4,000 - $5,000
Timeline: June - August (3-4 week program depending on location)
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The Head of Operations oversees daily logistics, resource coordination, supply management, and facility operations, ensuring a structured, efficient, and well-supported day camp experience for both campers and team. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy managing details, and take pride in building organized, efficient systems.
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OPPORTUNITY DETAILS
Total Compensation: $4,000 - $5,000
Timeline: June - August (3-4 week program depending on location)
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
This role supports camper well-being through proactive supervision, individualized care, and consistent behavior management strategies, while ensuring team have the tools and coaching needed to respond effectively.
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OPPORTUNITY DETAILS
Total Compensation: $4,000 - $5,000
Timeline: June - August (3-4 week program depending on location)
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The Head of Program supports staff in delivering engaging, well-structured activities by using checklists, walkthroughs, and program standards to monitor execution, identify gaps, and provide coaching.
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OPPORTUNITY DETAILS
Total Compensation : $3,000 - $4,000
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
Activity Counselors are responsible for planning and facilitating structured, high-quality activity sessions that build campers’ skills, confidence, and engagement over the course of the camp session. -
OPPORTUNITY DETAILS
Total Compensation : $2,500 - $3,000
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The Lead Counselor is responsible for managing a group of campers each day as they rotate through activities and program areas, ensuring both physical and emotional safety at all times. Lead Counselors establish strong group culture, proactively manage behavior, and partner with Co-Counselors to create a structured, joyful, and inclusive environment.
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OPPORTUNITY DETAILS
Total Compensation : $1,500 - $2,000
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
Co-Counselors work in partnership with the Lead Counselor to supervise and support a group of campers throughout the day as they rotate through activities and program areas. Co-Counselors help ensure campers’ physical and emotional safety, reinforce group expectations, and actively engage with campers to foster a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment.
If you are interested in applying to join our team, please click the button below to create your application through our camp database system. Once you’ve submitted your application, you will receive an email confirming your application has been received and providing next steps in our application process.
Before you apply, please make sure you take the following steps:
1. Have all of your employment information accessible.
3. Contact three references and let them know you will be applying to work at Change Summer Day Camps. Once you submit your application, they will receive an automatic email with our reference form. Note: If you are an KIPP DC, Coney Island Prep, Prospect Charter Schools employee, one of your references should be your current supervisor.
4. Set aside 15 minutes to complete the full application.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team, and we look forward to learning more about you!