Summer Camp Counselors (Special Needs) - Upstate New York at AHRC NYC

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

1000.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Counseling, Special Needs Support, Child Care, Teen Care, Adult Care, Respite Care, Interpersonal Skills, Teamwork, Creativity, Optimism, Communication

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Company Description AHRC New York City is a family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced. We advocate for people who are neurodiverse to lead full and equitable lives. Generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture where curiosity, creativity, and optimism are valued and celebrated. AHRC New York City has operated sleepaway summer camps for over 50 years, providing summer camp experiences to over 1,000 individuals and much-needed respite to their families. We take pride in our two summer camps and are successfully accredited by the American Camp Association, (ACA) Job Description AHRC New York City is looking for Camp Counselors for their 2026 Summer Camps! AHRC New York City offers a variety of Employment Opportunities at our two UPSTATE NEW YORK Summer Camps, Camp Anne and The Lodge. Hiring over 200 summer employees each year from over 20 countries and throughout the US to share their experiences and enrich the lives of our camp participants. If you are ready for the summer of a lifetime, then join our team and commit to a summer job that will push you to your limit while awarding you a life changing learning experience! For employment opportunities, click on link https://www.ahrcnyccamping.org/positions-available In addition, we offer an opportunity to earn potential college credits while working as a summer camp counselor. https://www.ahrcnyccamping.org/internships-college-credit AHRC NYC provides our summer staff with a unique opportunity to: Earn college credit while working at camp. Foster lifelong friendships with staff from around the world. Build experience to strengthen your resume. Gain knowledge valuable to college study (internships are welcome), particularly those studying towards degrees in psychology, nursing, special education, speech pathology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreational studies, human services, and social work. Personal growth and experience. A life-changing rewarding experience. A chance to move toward a career with AHRC New York City To apply for any of our employment opportunities, please use our Online Application Portal. NOTE: When searching for Camp Anne - search Ancramdale location. When searching for The Lodge (Isaacson Gordon) - search East Jewett location. Additional Information A COVER LETTER IS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION. 2026 Camp Schedule Camp runs for approximately 10 weeks and is broken into sessions according to age. The first three sessions cater to our adult population, (21-65 years old), and the last two sessions cater to our teenagers, (13-21 years old) and children, (5-12 years old) population. Clink on link for the summer schedule: https://www.ahrcnyccamping.org/schedule Salary/stipend - $1000 per month. Benefits All meals included Reimbursement for travel to camp Metro North provides easy access to New York City many cultural and recreational opportunities located near both camps, including theaters, concerts, shopping, hiking, and boating. A cover letter is required with your application

Responsibilities

The role involves working as a Camp Counselor at Camp Anne or The Lodge in Upstate New York, serving individuals with special needs across various age groups from children to adults (5-65 years old). Counselors are expected to commit to a summer job that provides a life-changing learning experience while enriching the lives of camp participants.