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URJ Camp Newman

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Approximate Start Date

Start: 02 Jul 2025

Approximate End Date

End: 25 Aug 2025

Camp Type

Jewish

Location

4088 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa CA 95404

Staff

Total: 150 (50 international staff) aged 18+

Campers

Total: 100 (co-ed camp)

Camp Overiew

URJ Camp Newman offers fun, immersive Jewish experiences that empower children, teens and adults to better themselves, their communities and the world. Nestled in the hills of Northern California Camp Newman summers are packed with outdoor activities like swimming, climbing and hiking. We offer tons of sports options including soccer, basketball, ultimate frisbee and so many more! Campers also enjoy visual and performing art activities like ceramics, mural painting, theater, singing, guitar and lots of dancing! At Camp Newman we strive to inspire a love of Reform Judaism and build an accepting and welcoming community for all of our campers and staff.

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Do you have the skills they're looking for?

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

Are you looking to hire staff with a religious background at the fair?

Are you looking to hire counselors with Outdoor Adventure & Nature Skills at the fair?

Are you looking to hire counselors with Sports skills at the fair?

Are you looking to hire counselors with Creative & Performing Arts skills at the fair?

Counsellor Roles:

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

Acting/Drama
American Football
Animal/Farm Care
Archery
Arts & Crafts
Astronomy
Baseball
Basketball
Cycling
Dance
General Counsellors
Guitar
Gymnastics
High/Low Ropes Course
Hiking
Kiln or Wheel
Lifeguarding
Martial Arts
Model Making
Mountain Biking
Music
Nature
Outdoor Adventure
Overnight Camping
Performing Arts
Photography
Rock Climbing
Scouting
Sculpting
Set Construction
Sketching
Soccer/Football
Softball
Stage Management
Swimming
Video Editing
Volleyball
Woodwork
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Staff Time Off

Each staff member gets a full 24 hours off each week. Also, every staff member gets one hour off every day, determined by their unit head.

Staff Qualities

We look for staff members who are dedicated to their specialty and the happiness and health of their campers. We look for Energetic staff as well as staff who are able to level with campers who may be having a hard time.