Jewish Camps
Capital Camps
Approximate Start Date
Start: 14 Jun 2025
Approximate End Date
End: 25 Aug 2025
Camp Type
Jewish
Location
12750 Buchanan Trail East, Waynesboro, PA 17268
Staff
Total: 200 (25 international staff) aged 18+
Campers
Total: 425 (co-ed camp)
Camp Overview
Capital Camps is the premier Jewish overnight camp serving campers ages 8-17 from the Greater Washington DC area, and Maryland and Virginia. Our talented staff provide experiences full of laughter, friendship, and memories while challenging campers to try new things, to be independent, and to grow as individuals. Bunk based counselors work as cabin counselors and in a variety of specialist areas including sports, arts, outdoor adventure, lake and pool aquatics. Located just 70 miles from Washington DC, on a lovely retreat center facility, Capital Camps is the perfect place to spend a summer working with first-class staff from around the world. In addition to a superb group of returning campers and staff, we also welcome new staff from England, Israel, and around the United States.
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 counsellors with Outdoor Adventure & Nature skills?
Are you looking to hire Waterfront staff and Lifeguards?
Are you looking to hire counsellors with Creative & Performing Arts skills?
Are you looking to hire counsellors with Sports skills?
Counsellor Roles:
Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!
Acting/Drama
All disabilities and ages
Archery
Arts & Crafts
Climbing/Wall Tower
Dance
Emotional Disabilities
High/Low Ropes Course
Kiln or Wheel
Learning Difficulties
Mental Disabilities
Overnight Camping
Physical Disabilities
Tennis
Volleyball
Youth Work
Zumba
Hmm... What's your role?
Staff Time Off
Staff members either take 24 hours at a time or a longer block (typically around 40 hours). In most cases, staff members leave camp. We are conveniently located one hour from the Greater Washington DC area. We assist staff members with home hospitality and/or hostel arrangements.
Staff Qualities
As a staff member at Capital Camps, all staff members should be able to serve as a positive role model for campers of all ages. Additionally, we look for the following core competencies in all staff:
- Develops positive relationships with individual campers and staff.
- Adapts well to feedback / criticism, always yearning to learn/grow as a professional and as a person.
- Reacts to complex situations, making quick decisions and solving problems.
- Collaborates with staff members and supervisors, and asking for help when needed.
- Pays attention to detail.