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Tie dye is kind of a big deal. What colors will you rock on Tie Dye Tuesdays?!
Camp Tockwogh is very proud of our sailing program! For many of our campers, their time at camp is the only time they get to spend each year on a sailboat - making it one of our most popular activities!
Our camp directors meet with each staff member several times over the course of the summer to set goals, offer constructive feedback and check in on their mental and physical health.
Our favorite way to end a day at camp is to watch the sun set across the Bay; enjoying a spectacular display of nature's beauty with friends who have turned into family.
Teach fine art skills such as guitar, dance and drama or photography to excited campers!
Counselors build relationships with campers centered on our Core Values: Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility.
A village-wide activity called "Ugliest Counselor" is tradition at Camp Tockwogh! Campers are encouraged to dress up their counselor and come up with an entertaining story about how they ended up in a state of disrepair...this one can get messy!
Hannah Montana said it best - "Everybody has those days" - you'll be the rock and role model for your campers when things feel scary. You'll be so proud to watch them grow!
You'll inspire your campers to create and explore! You'll share their excitement as they watch their ideas come to life.
All Ropes Staff receive training where they learn to tie knots, operate elements, teach trust building activities and tackle the challenge courses as a team!
We provide an Open Water Lifeguard training and certification course to all interested staff!
Our waterski & wakeboarding program spans beginner to advanced skills. If you love to be on the water, driving boats, this is the job for you!
Here, two sail staff are tendering the sail program. They respond to our sailors' needs on the water and help assist in teaching.

YMCA Camp Tockwogh

YMCA Camp Tockwogh is a Residential Summer Camp in Worton, Maryland. We are looking for staff who are ready to challenge themselves, work hard, and have fun! Join our team today!

Camp Tockwogh is located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland on the Chesapeake Bay. We have over 300 acres of land and over two miles of beachfront.

Location
Maryland
Season
Summer
Staff size
100+
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Family housing available
No
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Provided
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Good

About YMCA Camp Tockwogh

YMCA Camp Tockwogh is a co-ed overnight camp located on the Chesapeake Bay on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Each summer since 1938 we've grown to our current capacity of  400 campers and 150 staff members on our 300-acre property. It may be big - but our villages and camp culture make it feel small! For both our campers and staff, we have two simple goals in mind - have fun and gain independence! 

Each staff member participates in an comprehensive training process prior to the arrival of our campers and their families. We cover topics and offer courses that range from hands-on Lifeguard, High Ropes, Archery, and Boating trainings to discussions with professional camp alumni about equity, behavior management, emergency response and emotional well-being. Our staff are the highest quality in the industry - and we are proud of that fact!

With 2 miles of our own private beachfront, we have water sports galore! Sailing, water-skiing, paddle sports and more! There is something for everyone - even the "land kids" that spend their days in arts & crafts, mountain biking, or horseback riding. Our cabin and village activities give our campers and staff an opportunity to be silly, have fun, and share their creativity - from campfire skits to "ugliest counselor" fashion shows. At Camp Tockwogh, we embrace individuality and aim to create a community where everyone feels accepted as their true self.  

As we like to say - come for the fun, stay for the friendships! 

The most important thing you need to know about YMCA Camp Tockwogh is that we operate under the values of Honesty, Caring, Respect, Responsibility, and Inclusion. At any given moment, we expect our staff and campers to reflect these values in their words and actions. If you feel like these five values are important to you, you may just have found your perfect summer job!

The Employee Experience

We have many positions at Camp Tockwogh and each job has its own set of responsibilities. The majority of our staff is made up of cabin counselors, who are each trained to run an activity overseen by a Program Director. The Daily Schedule can vary from position to position, but everyone's schedule revolves around the one below - serving the needs of our cabin counselors and campers. 

As a cabin counselor, you can think of yourself as a leader to a group of eight minions...er, campers. Campers range in age from 8 to 15 years old. You and your co-counselor are responsible for their well-being and success while they're with you at camp! You'll live with these kids, eat with them, learn about their dreams and goals and they'll look up to you for years to come. 

Daily Schedule 

  • 7:30 AM - Wake Up. Good Morning, Camp Tockwogh! The birds are chirping and the sun is shining! It's time to get your campers up and moving with your curated camp playlist. 
  • 7:55 AM - Flag. Everyone circles up around the flagpole. Share a "thought of the day" if you want! 
  • 8:00 AM - Breakfast. Sit at a table with your cabin, eat some pancakes family-style or choose something from our yogurt and fruit bar! 
  • 8:30 AM - Cabin Detail. You are the master of clean up time! Make sure each camper is doing their clean-up task and is prepared for the day full of activities that awaits them! 
  • 9:15 AM - Morning Activity. Go tubing with your cabin or do a village activity like dodgeball or battle it out with your village for the title of Best Lip Sync! 
  • 10:15 AM - 1st Period. Teach your program to campers who have signed up to learn a cool new skill from you! This will be whatever program you are hired into for the summer. 
  • 11:15 AM - 2nd Period. Do it again with a new set of kiddos!
  • 12:30 PM - Lunch. Pizza is a fan favorite, but you can decide for yourself when you get here. 
  • 1:00 PM - Rest Hour. Take a load off! The sun is at its highest point of the day. You and your campers need to rehydrate, take a nap and reapply sunscreen to prep for an afternoon full of activities!
  • 2:15 PM - 3rd Period. Head to your activity area to teach your program for the first of 3 activity periods this afternoon.
  • 3:15 PM - 4th Period. Another batch of kids! Each group will present new challenges to overcome, goals to reach and memories to make. 
  • 4:15 PM - 5th Period. The last group of the day. You close down your activity area with the help of your program team and kids and head to the Dining Hall for dinner. 
  • 5:30 PM - Dinner. Did someone say, "Fried chicken?!" They sure did! Chef Mikey whipped up a traditional American classic for our International staff to experience. In addition, our specialty meal chef always has alternative meal options for vegetarian, vegan, and other restricted diets. 
  • 6:00 PM - 6th Period. Each day, you'll either be assigned to an area of camp during 6th Period or you'll have time off to hang out in the staff lounge, catch up on laundry, or chill. If you're assigned to an area of camp, it's something relaxed like Bracelet Making, Book Club or Lifeguarding at the Pool. You can even come up with your own program idea to lead like meditation, basketball tournament, Taylor Swift appreciation or more!  
  • 7:15 PM - Evening Activity. You'll meet back up with your cabin and head to an activity together. Could be the Giant Swing at the high ropes course, or s'mores at the beach during sunset. It might even be a competitive challenge against another cabin that might earn you all a prize! 
  • 8:00 PM - Shower Hour. It's a rule: everybody showers. After sweating, swimming and getting messy all day, it's what's best for everyone. A little deodorant is also appreciated. 
  • 9:00 PM - Devotions. This is a time for your cabin to reflect on their day, talk through feelings, get to know each other, or just have fun and be silly! Devotions is a special time that many counselors recall warmly, calling it their favorite part of the day, when some of their fondest camp memories have been made.
  • 10:00 PM - Bed Time.  Lights out! If you did not have off at 6th period, you'll have off from 9 PM to 12 AM - time you can make a run into town to stock up on snacks, shampoo and SPF at Walmart. If you did have off during 6th period, you'll get a restful night's sleep as a warm breeze blows through your window, the lull of cicadas echoes off the trees around you, and a bullfrog croaks in the distance. 

Ideal Candidate

You may be the perfect fit if you identify with any of the following descriptions: 

  1. You're creative - you enjoy sharing your passions with others and value individuality. We aim to foster an accepting environment in our camp culture. 
  2. You have a sense of humor - whether you're dry and quiet or like to be on center stage cracking corny jokes and stretching puns or, perhaps, you've mastered your own quirky sense of humor, there's a unique culture centered on humor at Camp Tockwogh. 
  3. You like kids - yeah, we know it seems obvious but you have got to like kids to work here. They're the reason we do what we do!
  4. You can embrace camp vogue - bucket hats, tie-dye, overalls, croc jibits, nose zinc, life jacket tans, tutus, glitter, friendship bracelets, thrifted threads, sandals, and much, much more. Got something to contribute to our style? Bring it. 
  5. You want to be a part of something bigger than yourself - you want to make the world a better place, or feel like you've impacted the world around you in some way. Whether it's being a role model to an LGBTQIA+ camper, sharing your gratitude for nature, nurturing big dreams in little people or simply being part of a community that loves and cares for each individual, Camp Tockwogh is the place for you next summer. 

Room and Board

All seasonal staff are provided room and board, including three meals a day from their arrival date to their contract end date. In addition, all staff over the age of 21 with an approved driving record who have passed our driving test have access to camp vehicles on their time off on a first-come-first-served basis. 

Living accommodations vary in proximity to dining and program facilities across camp and are organized by age and gender. All accommodations have electricity and a single bed with individual storage space. Some accommodations have indoor plumbing, but most accommodations are located within 50 yards of a shared wash house in which stalled toilets and showers can be found. 

Wifi access is available during time off in several buildings on camp. There is a staff lounge with cable TV, wifi, movies, a pool table, video game consoles, computers, snacks and games. Located nearby is a staff laundry room and a workout area with treadmills and free weights. Laundry detergent is not provided. 

Employee Perks

The biggest perk of working at Camp Tockwogh is the lifelong friendships you will form here. Our staff comes from all over the world! Your next best friend could be from Australia or Colombia or anywhere in between! Our camp alumni network reaches far and wide. From international travel hosts across the globe during your post-camp travels to job connections in every field - you're bound to meet a board member or camper parent who wants to help you in your pursuit of a career. 

Our local community in Chestertown, MD, an adorable coastal town teeming with locally owned businesses of all kinds, is so supportive of camp. We've partnered with some of these businesses who are willing to offer discounts and freebies to our staff on their days off. Upon your arrival to camp, you will learn about these partnerships. 

Between each session, trips are planned for our international staff to places like Washington, DC, Philadelphia and more! We encourage domestic staff to join too. Transportation is provided. 

In addition to the friendships and other benefits listed, our staff alumni often cite the feeling of inclusion and community here at camp. They know they can be themselves and leave more confident than they came. We strive to foster belonging in our community and for our staff to feel empowered by their experience long after the sun has set on their summer. 

Getting Here and Getting Around

Most domestic staff bring their own vehicle, although it is not mandatory or 100% necessary. Staff often carpool and plan rides for everyone during time off. If you're coming from a distance, we recommend flying into Philadelphia International Airport or Baltimore-Washington International Airport. Other options include bus and train terminals in Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE.  At any of these locations, our Camp Director will arrange for you to be picked up by a staff member and brought to camp. 

For Fun

The Eastern Shore of Maryland is a beautiful little secret that we're lucky enough to be privy to and shhhhh....we're sharing it with you! There are quaint coastal towns teeming with history, locally owned and operated farms and restaurants, farmers markets, incredible fresh seafood, natural land preserves, state parks and so much more. Head just a couple hours north or south - you'll find yourself in Philadelphia, PA, Washington, DC, Annapolis or Baltimore, MD, or Wilmington, DE. Each city has its own flair and draw.

Many of our staff and camp alumni live within two hours of camp and love to host staff on their time off. We're happy to hook you up with a tour guide! 

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Jobs in the Spotlight

Current Job Openings

    Land

    Fine Arts Director

    $564.00 / week
    YMCA Camp Tockwogh
    Operations

    Office Assistant

    $528.00 / week
    YMCA Camp Tockwogh

    Our Office Assistant is the voice of Camp Tockwogh! You'll be answering phones and working closely with our year-round Office Manager and Camp Generalist. In addition, you get the coveted role of managing our Camp Store! You'll get to see all the camp swag and goodies before anyone else! (That means you get first dibs on the best hoodies.) The best person for this job is organized and a quick learner. You'll be trained in our operational computer programs and will interact with parents on a regular basis via phone and email. The office is the center of camp - you'll see new faces each and every day! And you'll always know what's going on around camp.

    This job is excellent experience for someone interested in pursuing a career in the professional summer camp industry. 

    • Available June 1, 2024 through August 18, 2024
    • Prior customer service experience preferred
    • A team player
    • Loves to work with young people
    • Exceptional organizational skills 
    • Receptive to feedback and willing to learn 
    • Social and empathetic
    • Safety oriented
    • Has a great sense of humor
    • Models the values of Honesty, Caring, Respect, Responsibility and Inclusion 
    Waterfront Programs

    Waterski / Wakeboard Counselor

    $450.00 / week
    YMCA Camp Tockwogh

    The crown jewel of Camp Tockwogh is our waterfront. We have more than 2 miles of shoreline along the Chesapeake Bay where we introduce our love for watersports to young people. If you love to spend your summers boating and enjoy working with kids, this job is the perfect fit! We provide all the training you'll need to be successful, but previous boat driving and/or waterskiing/wakeboarding experience is preferred. 

    • Available June 4, 2024 through August 18, 2024
    • Preferred boat driving and/or waterskiing/wakeboarding experience
    • Strong swimming skills required to pass lifeguard test
    • Boating course provided
    • A team player
    • Loves to work with young people
    • Prioritizes spending time outdoors 
    • Receptive to feedback and willing to learn 
    • Social and empathetic
    • Safety oriented
    • Has a great sense of humor
    • Models the values of Honesty, Caring, Respect, Responsibility and Inclusion 
    Waterfront Programs

    Sailing Counselor

    $450.00 / week
    YMCA Camp Tockwogh

    The crown jewel of Camp Tockwogh is our waterfront. We have more than 2 miles of shoreline along the Chesapeake Bay where we introduce our love for watersports to young people. You'll teach two groups of kids per day ranging in ability from beginner to advanced, depending on your comfort and skill level. The perfect Sailing Counselor has basic functional knowledge of sailing, experience sailing alone and loves working with kids. They are eager to share their passion with the next generation of sailors!

    • Available June 4, 2024 through August 18, 2024
    • Must have sailing experience
    • Training provided
    • Strong swimming skills required to pass lifeguard test
    • A team player
    • Loves to work with young people
    • Prioritizes spending time outdoors 
    • Receptive to feedback and willing to learn 
    • Social and empathetic
    • Safety oriented
    • Has a great sense of humor
    • Models the values of Honesty, Caring, Respect, Responsibility and Inclusion 
    Operations

    Photographer / Social Media Coordinator

    $528.00 / week
    YMCA Camp Tockwogh

    Camp Tockwogh is seeking a photographer to capture the magic of Camp Tockwogh! The right person for this job will be creative, organized, a team player, someone who takes initiative and has experience with Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. 

    Ideally, you'll work in tandem with the Lead Photographer to take quality photos of each program area in action, capturing the essence of camp and our participants. Your footage and photos will be used for year-round marketing by YMCA Camp Tockwogh and the Y of Delaware. 

    This job is the perfect opportunity for someone who is looking to diversify their portfolio as a photographer, film maker or social media manager. Students in the fields of marketing, communications, social media, photography and film are encouraged to apply and use this as a paid internship opportunity. 

    • Available June 3, 2023 through August 20, 2023
    • A team player
    • Loves to work with young people
    • Prioritizes spending time outdoors 
    • Receptive to feedback and willing to learn 
    • Social and empathetic
    • Safety oriented
    • Has a great sense of humor
    • Models the values of Honesty, Caring, Respect, Responsibility and Inclusion 
    Land Programs

    Outdoor Exploration Program Lead

    $528.00 / week
    YMCA Camp Tockwogh

    For the role of Outdoor Exploration Program Lead, we are looking for a passionate leader who cares about nature, is excited about the environment, is knowledgeable in the field of Outdoor Education and is confident in their organization skills! If you like to get your hands dirty, aren't afraid of bugs and snakes, enjoy hiking and want to share your love of the outdoors with young people, then this job may be the perfect way to spend your summer. 

    You'll oversee a team of four staff members who teach skills like outdoor cooking, shelter building, camouflaging and survival. You'll support them as they take campers on adventures through our 300 wooded acres of bay-front property, introducing their students to the delicate ecosystems that surround us.

    As a Program Director, you'll prepare program areas, materials and staff schedules to ensure the success of your staff and program. You will be expected to provide feedback to your staff in a series of performance evaluations over the course of the summer to aid in their growth during their experience. You should be comfortable holding people accountable to the standards you set and you must be a role model for those you supervise. This role is perfect for an environmental studies, sustainability or outdoor education student and can be used as an internship for many college programs. 

    • Available June 1, 2024 through August 18, 2024
    • Must be passionate about nature and the outdoors
    • Prior management or supervisory experience preferred
    • Outdoor education or environmental studies students preferred
    • A team player
    • Loves to work with young people
    • Prioritizes spending time outdoors 
    • Receptive to feedback and willing to learn 
    • Social and empathetic
    • Safety oriented
    • Has a great sense of humor
    • Models the values of Honesty, Caring, Respect, Responsibility and Inclusion 
    Land Programs

    Ropes Counselor

    $450.00 / week
    YMCA Camp Tockwogh

    The foundation of our Ropes Program is trust. As a Ropes Counselor, you'll participate in a week of trust building exercises, belay and climbing safety and equipment specification trainings. You'll be pushed out of your comfort zone and soar to new heights with your team! 

    Throughout of the summer, you'll facilitate bonding activities with campers and staff using our state of the art high and low ropes challenge courses and equipment. You'll encourage kids to set goals like reaching the top of the climbing wall or conquering a fear of the zip line. You'll provide support and instruction as they attempt to face challenges and obstacles, both physical and emotional. Best of all, you'll be there to celebrate with them when they succeed!

    • Available June 4, 2024 through August 26, 2024
    • Must not have a fear of heights
    • Belay and ropes certification course provided
    • A team player
    • Loves to work with young people
    • Prioritizes spending time outdoors 
    • Receptive to feedback and willing to learn 
    • Social and empathetic
    • Safety oriented
    • Has a great sense of humor
    • Models the values of Honesty, Caring, Respect, Responsibility and Inclusion 
    Land Programs

    Athletics Counselor

    $450.00 / week
    YMCA Camp Tockwogh

    Are you the type of person who is always trying new things? Do you love to pick up a football on the beach and pass it around with friends? Were you the first person in your group to have a spike ball net? Is your closet filled with mostly athletic wear? Do you love all sports? Or are you passionate about one sport in particular?

    If you answered yes to the previous questions, you've come to the right place! Our Athletics Counselors are passionate about being active, love to play like kids and can make any situation fun and exciting. As an Athletics Counselor, you'll be assigned to a number of activities ranging from yoga to rugby, football to tennis, volleyball to pickleball. We're always looking for new sports to offer our campers as well! If you're someone with a lot of experience in one sport, you may be able to focus on that activity for the summer. You'll play fun games with kids and create opportunities for them to improve their skills and try new things. 

    • Available June 9, 2024 through August 18, 2024
    • Prior experience participating in one or more sport is preferred
    • A team player
    • Loves to work with young people
    • Prioritizes spending time outdoors 
    • Receptive to feedback and willing to learn 
    • Social and empathetic
    • Safety oriented
    • Has a great sense of humor
    • Models the values of Honesty, Caring, Respect, Responsibility and Inclusion 
    Waterfront Programs

    Paddle Sports Counselor

    $450.00 / week
    YMCA Camp Tockwogh

    Kayaks, canoes and paddles, oh my! 

    Our Paddle Sports Staff run a number of waterfront activities on camp including kayaking, canoeing, stand up paddle boarding and corcling. (If you're not familiar with what a corcl is, give it a quick google). The perfect addition to our Paddle Sports Team will be someone who loves to spend their time on the water, has a knack for playing games, loves to be around kids and is attentive to their needs. You'll challenge your campers to race around buoy courses, hold a yoga pose on a paddle board and work in teams to sink other canoes! 

    • Available June 4, 2024 through August 18, 2024
    • Strong swimming skills required to pass lifeguard test
    • Experience in one or more paddle sport preferred
    • A team player
    • Loves to work with young people
    • Prioritizes spending time outdoors 
    • Receptive to feedback and willing to learn 
    • Social and empathetic
    • Safety oriented
    • Has a great sense of humor
    • Models the values of Honesty, Caring, Respect, Responsibility and Inclusion 
    Land Programs

    Outdoor Exploration Counselor

    $450.00 / week
    YMCA Camp Tockwogh

    For the role of Outdoor Exploration Counselor, we are looking for someone passionate about nature, excited about the environment, knowledgeable in the field of Outdoor Education and just plain FUN! If you like to get your hands dirty, aren't afraid of bugs and snakes, enjoy hiking and want to share your love of the outdoors with young people, then this job may be the perfect way to spend your summer. 

    You'll teach skills like outdoor cooking, shelter building, camouflaging and survival. You'll take campers on adventures through our 300 wooded acres of bay-front property, introducing them to the delicate ecosystems that surround us and you'll build their awareness for their impact on our planet. This role is perfect for an environmental studies, sustainability or outdoor education student and can be used as an internship for many college programs. 

    • Available June 9, 2024 through August 18, 2024
    • Must be passionate about nature and the outdoors
    • Outdoor education or environmental studies students preferred
    • Knowledge of Chesapeake Bay ecosystems preferred
    • A team player
    • Loves to work with young people
    • Prioritizes spending time outdoors 
    • Receptive to feedback and willing to learn 
    • Social and empathetic
    • Safety oriented
    • Has a great sense of humor
    • Models the values of Honesty, Caring, Respect, Responsibility and Inclusion 
    Land Programs

    Fine Arts Counselor

    $450.00 / week
    YMCA Camp Tockwogh

    If you spend your time creating, whether your medium is food, paint, clay, sound, dance or something else, we want you to share your talents and passion with our campers! 

    Our Fine Arts Team is comprised of a charismatic group of individuals who are constantly finding ways to express their creative spirit to the world around them. We want our campers to be inspired to be authentically themselves and to find their passions while at Camp Tockwogh. If you're the type of person that encourages others to shine bright and has a creative spirit, we want you to be a part of a magical Summer 2022!

    • Available June 9, 2024 through August 18, 2024
    • Prior experience in one or more medium or area preferred
      • guitar, cooking, arts & crafts, dance and drama, jewelry making, tie dye, spray paint art, candle making, or your own unique skill! 
    • A team player
    • Loves to work with young people
    • Prioritizes spending time outdoors 
    • Receptive to feedback and willing to learn 
    • Social and empathetic
    • Safety oriented
    • Has a great sense of humor
    • Models the values of Honesty, Caring, Respect, Responsibility and Inclusion 
    Land Programs

    Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

    $450.00 / week
    YMCA Camp Tockwogh

    Our ideal Lifeguard/Swim Instructor is someone who loves to swim! You were the kid who was always in line for the slide or diving board, joined the swim team as soon as you could and your hands and feet were semi-permanently pruned by Labor Day Weekend. Your parents wondered if you were part fish and you're happiest when wet! 

    The duties of our Pool Team are pool safety and maintenance, lifeguarding, and swim instruction. You'll be working directly with a team of five staff members, overseen by the Pool Director. You'll divide your time between lifeguarding, supervising the pool deck and providing swim lessons to campers who did not pass their initial swim evaluation - helping improve their swim skills, increase their general water safety and awareness and boost their confidence!

    • Available June 4, 2024 through August 18, 2024
    • Strong swimming skills required to pass lifeguard test
    • A team player
    • Loves to work with young people
    • Prioritizes spending time outdoors 
    • Receptive to feedback and willing to learn 
    • Social and empathetic
    • Safety oriented
    • Has a great sense of humor
    • Models the values of Honesty, Caring, Respect, Responsibility and Inclusion 
    Land Programs

    Mountain Biking Counselor

    $450.00 / week
    YMCA Camp Tockwogh

    You crave adventure, the rush of adrenaline and you have plenty of stories from the trail. You're Camp Tockwogh's next Mountain Biking Counselor. The campers love to listen to the advice you give them as you encourage them to send it on our miles of wooded trails. You've even mapped out a few new ones as you've gotten to know the land. You have a working knowledge of bike mechanics and can make small repairs when needed.

    • Available June 9, 2024 through August 18, 2024
    • Previous mountain biking experience preferred
    • A team player
    • Loves to work with young people
    • Prioritizes spending time outdoors 
    • Receptive to feedback and willing to learn 
    • Social and empathetic
    • Safety oriented
    • Has a great sense of humor
    Operations

    Camp Driver

    $540.00 / week
    YMCA Camp Tockwogh

    Our Camp Driver is responsible for coordinating with the Camp Director for all camper and staff arrivals and departures from two International Airports and several local train stations. This position is also responsible for the care and general maintenance of our camp vans. The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is social, safety oriented, and organized. You'll spend a lot of time with and around campers and your coworkers. Our previous drivers have been known all around camp as the face of Camp Tockwogh because they're usually the first person everyone meets!

    • Available June 9, 2024 (or earlier) through August 18, 2024
    • Age 21+ required
    • Clean driving record required
    • Valid driver's license required
    • Comfortable driving minivans 
    • A team player
    • Loves to work with young people
    • Prioritizes spending time outdoors 
    • Receptive to feedback and willing to learn 
    • Social and empathetic
    • Safety oriented
    • Has a great sense of humor
    • Models the values of Honesty, Caring, Respect, Responsibility and Inclusion 
    Operations

    Parent Liaison

    $540.00 / week
    YMCA Camp Tockwogh

    Oh dear! A parent forgot to send toiletries with their camper! Parent Liaison to the rescue! Oh my! A camper forgot to tell their parent to feed their fish! Parent Liaison to the rescue! The Parent Liaisons work in a team of two under the Seasonal Assistant Director. They coordinate and oversee all aspects of the Camper Communication Plan - including written communications in the form of email and snail mail to and from their adult at home. The Parent Liaisons must be comfortable speaking with camper parents regularly and must be organized. This role is great for someone who is interested pursuing a career in social work, human resources, or communications.

    • Available June 1, 2024 through August 18, 2024
    • A team player
    • Loves to work with young people
    • A problem solver
    • Receptive to feedback and willing to learn 
    • Social and empathetic
    • Safety oriented
    • Has a great sense of humor
    • Models the values of Honesty, Caring, Respect, Responsibility and Inclusion 
    Land Programs

    Guitar Instructor

    $450.00 / week
    YMCA Camp Tockwogh

    Are your friends always asking you to play a couple chords for them? Are you excited at the prospect of sharing the joy of music with kids? Can you play the guitar? Perfect. You might just be our next Guitar Instructor!

    Our Fine Arts Team is comprised of a charismatic group of individuals who are constantly finding ways to express their creative spirit to the world around them. We want our campers to be inspired to be authentically themselves and to find their passions while at Camp Tockwogh. If you're the type of person that encourages others to shine bright and has a creative spirit, we want you to be a part of a magical Summer 2022!

    • Available June 9, 2024 through August 18, 2024
    • Able to play the guitar at an intermediate/advanced level
    • A team player
    • Loves to work with young people
    • Prioritizes spending time outdoors 
    • Receptive to feedback and willing to learn 
    • Social and empathetic
    • Safety oriented
    • Has a great sense of humor
    • Models the values of Honesty, Caring, Respect, Responsibility and Inclusion 
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    Target Sports Counselor

    $450.00 / week
    YMCA Camp Tockwogh

    If you're the kind of person who appreciates strength and precision in your athletic hobbies or you're interested in honing a cool new skill, you might just be the perfect fit for a Target Sports Counselor!

    Target Sports is one of our fastest growing camp programs! What was once only archery has expanded to archery, archery tag, slingshots, and axe throwing. We are in need of several Target Sports Counselors to provide instruction to campers in these program areas. You will receive hands-on training and instructor certification in archery. During the training, you will learn how to teach skills effectively, maintain equipment and become familiar with safety protocols. 

    • Available June 9, 2024 through August 18, 2024
    • No target sport experience required
    • A team player
    • Loves to work with young people
    • Prioritizes spending time outdoors 
    • Receptive to feedback and willing to learn 
    • Social and empathetic
    • Safety oriented
    • Has a great sense of humor

     

How to Apply

  1. Fill out the application at the link below. If your application meets our requirements, you can expect an email within 3 business days of your submission at the email you provide on your application.
  2. We'll ask you to schedule a video interview. Our interview process is very relaxed, much like the atmosphere at camp. No need to wear a professional outfit! Chances are we'll be dressed casually, too. 
  3. During your interview, we'll want to get to know you to determine if you're a good fit for our program. Be yourself!
  4. After your interview, you can expect to hear from us within a week with a decision to move forward with the hiring process!

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