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Special Needs Camps

Camp Jaycee

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Approximate Start Date

Start: 18 Jun 2025

Approximate End Date

End: 25 Aug 2025

Camp Type

Special Needs

Location

223 Zeigler Road Effort, PA 18330

Staff

Total: 100 (65 international staff) aged 18+

Campers

Total: 100 (co-ed camp)

Camp Overview

Camp Jaycee provides a residential summer camp for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It is a recreation program that empowers our campers to try new things and build new relationships all while developing their independence.  

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Do you have the skills they're looking for?

We asked the camp what positions they are looking to fill. Look out for the big thumbs up!

Are you looking to hire General Counsellors?​

Are you looking to hire counsellors for special needs care?​

Are you looking to hire Waterfront staff and Lifeguards?

Are you looking to hire counsellors with Creative & Performing Arts skills?

Counsellor Roles:

Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!

Acting/Drama
All disabilities and ages
Arts & Crafts
Costuming
Dance
Emotional Disabilities
General Counsellors
Learning Difficulties
Lifeguarding
Mental Disabilities
Paddle Boarding
Set Construction
Stage Management
Swimming

Campower Roles:

Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!

Assistant Cook/Food Prep
Chef
Dining Hall Service
Dishwashing/Kitchen Cleaning
Office Assistant/Secretary
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Hmm... What's your role?

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Staff Time Off

Staff will have at minimum 5 nights from 9-12 off per week. Each week every staff member will also have one full day and two nights off where they are free to explore the community and culture. When they are on their break from 9-12 we encourage them to stay close to camp.

Staff Qualities

Camp Jaycee looks for staff with an open mind who are looking to try something new. Often times our staff will learn many new skills during their time with us. Our staff are not required to have previous experience we will work to teach them all the skills necessary to be successful at our camp!