Jewish Camps
URJ Eisner Camp
Approximate Start Date
Start: 11 Jun 2025
Approximate End Date
End: 18 Aug 2025
Camp Type
Jewish
Location
53 Brookside Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230
Staff
Total: 300 (120 international staff) aged 18+
Campers
Total: 550 (co-ed camp)
Camp Overview
Since 1958, URJ Eisner Camp has come to embody the transformative power of Jewish camping. Children from throughout the northeastern United States join together each summer to have fun while experiencing the magic of this special community.
Our caring and committed staff members (many of whom were campers themselves) strive to enrich the campers' experiences by helping them build lasting friendships. These relationships lay the foundation for our summer community, providing encouragement and support. Campers embrace the challenge of learning new skills in athletics, aquatics, the arts, and adventure and nature programs. They immerse themselves in a wide range of innovative Jewish educational pursuits and creative spiritual experiences.
From the youngest of our day campers to the oldest of our Machon (Counselors-in-Training), every child who spends a summer at Eisner Camp returns home a little wiser, a little more self-confident, and a little more connected to the Jewish community. A summer at Eisner Camp is more than a summer of fun. A summer at Eisner Camp is meant to last a lifetime.
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 Jewish background at the fair?
Are you looking to hire Waterfront staff and Lifeguards at the fair?
Are you looking to hire counsellors with Outdoor Adventure & Nature Skills at the fair?
Are you looking to hire counsellors with Sports skills at the fair?
Meet the Camp!
Come and meet us at your nearest job fair for the opportunity to get hired on the spot! Get ready for a summer you'll never forget.
25
Jan
25 January 2025
London Camp Job Fair
Join us in London on Saturday 25th January for the opportunity to get hired on the spot and secure your place at camp for an unforgettable summer.
26
Jan
26 January 2025
Manchester Camp Job Fair
Join us in Manchester on Sunday 26th January for the opportunity to get hired on the spot and secure your place at camp for an unforgettable summer.
Counsellor Roles:
Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!
Aerobics
Animal/Farm Care
Archery
Arts & Crafts
Athletics
Audio/Visual
Baseball
Basketball
Canoeing
Ceramics & Pottery
Climbing/Wall Tower
Cycling
Dance
Digital Photography
Ecology
Fitness Instructor
Gardening
General Counsellors
High/Low Ropes Course
Hiking
Jewelry
Jewish Education
Kayaking
Kiln or Wheel
Lacrosse
Lifeguarding
Martial Arts
Mountain Biking
Music
Music Production
Orienteering
Outdoor Adventure
Outdoor Cooking
Overnight Camping
Paddle Boarding
Painting
Photography
Piano
Recording Arts
Rock Climbing
Science
Sketching
Soccer/Football
Swimming
Tennis
Video Editing
Volleyball
Woodwork
Yoga/Pilates
Hmm... What's your role?
Staff Time Off
Staff members receive 6 days off when camp is in session. Each day they have one period off as well as time in the evening, once they complete their unit and camper responsibilities.
Staff Qualities
Competent, energetic applicants who demonstrate a love of working with young people; a desire to help build a community; an ability to work independently as well as part of a team; and a connection or desire to learn about Judaism. Previous experience isn’t the key to success at Eisner, it’s your attitude and willingness to learn that really make the difference. We provide training at the start of the summer season and offer ongoing support throughout the summer so your experience is as great as the campers’ experiences.