The Knox School Summer Experience
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Camp Overview
The Knox School Summer Experience is looking for enthusiastic, dedicated, and fun-loving staff to join our team for an unforgettable summer! Located on 40 acres of beautiful waterfront property in St. James, Long Island, our camp provides an exciting and rewarding work environment where you’ll help create amazing experiences for campers while building your own leadership skills.
As part of our staff, you’ll be working with a supportive team of educators, specialists, and fellow counselors, leading activities like swimming in our on-campus pool, sports, arts and crafts, STEM-based learning, and outdoor adventures. Whether you're mentoring campers, leading activities, or ensuring camp runs smoothly, every role is essential in making summer special.
We offer a variety of staff positions, including general counselors, activity specialists, and leadership roles. This is more than just a summer job – it’s an opportunity to gain valuable experience, make lasting friendships, and have fun while making a difference.
The camp runs for eight weeks from June 27 to August 22, 2025, with flexible roles available. If you're energetic, responsible, and ready to create unforgettable memories, we want you on our team!
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Staff Time Off
At The Knox School Summer Experience, we value the hard work and dedication of our staff and ensure they have time to rest and recharge. Staff receive daily breaks and scheduled time off each week to relax, explore the area, or enjoy camp facilities.
During time off, staff can take advantage of on-campus amenities or head into town. Transportation is available for trips to local shopping areas or nearby attractions. Staff are expected to return to campus by curfew to ensure a safe and well-rested team.
We encourage a positive work-life balance so that staff can fully enjoy their summer while creating an amazing experience for campers.
Staff Qualities
At The Knox School Summer Experience, we want staff who bring energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude. If you love working with kids, enjoy being part of a team, and are up for an exciting summer, this is the place for you!
Our best staff are fun, friendly, and ready to jump into anything from leading activities to making sure campers have the best time. Being flexible, patient, and a good communicator helps, and most importantly, you should be someone who wants to create an amazing summer for both the campers and yourself.
If you're looking for a summer job that’s active, rewarding, and full of great experiences, we’d love to have you on board!