Dear Camp Staff Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in applying to work for Saltaire Day Camp as a counselor, or counselor in training (CIT), or specialist. CITs must be 13 years old during camp and are required to work 3 weeks minimum. Counselors are 14 years old and up and must work 4 weeks minimum. There are a number of steps to applying but the most important first step is figuring out if this is the job for you. Here is how you can do that. Ask yourself these 5 questions:

DO I THINK WORKING WITH KIDS IS FUN?

• Being a camp counselor at Saltaire Day Camp involves spending time keeping children safe and happy. 

CAN I WORK 4 WEEKS IN A ROW THIS SUMMER? 

• ALL weeks begin on Monday and end on Friday. The camp day is from 8:30am to 12:15pm. YES? This could be the job for you. NOTE: CITs only have to commit to 3 weeks training and work.

CAN I LET MYSELF HAVE FUN & BE PLAYFUL?

• Being a camp counselor at Saltaire Day Camp involves letting down your guard down and participating in activities that involve being playful, silly, messy, relaxed, and more. 

CAN I STAY FOCUSED ON KIDS FOR OVER 3 HOURS A DAY?

• Being a camp counselor at Saltaire Day Camp is fun–and it’s a lot of work. Even if you are not leading an activity the expectation is that you will participate and be engaged: no sitting on the sidelines. No being on your cell phone. No side conversations in front of campers where campers are not the focus. 

AM I WILLING TO DO ALL THE PAPERWORK AND TRAINING?

• If you are within the ages of 14-17 years old, you MUST get working papers from your school. Here is a link for more information: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/get-involved/students/working-papers
• You MUST attend the mandatory orientation training session on Friday, June 28 from 10am-1pm in Saltaire. You also must participate in a mandatory online PESH (public employee safety & health) training online. You must meet with Village of Saltaire and meet in person with the camp onboarding team. The orientation training session dates and times are below:

Have you answered yes to all 5 questions?

The next step is to fill out a NEW STAFF APPLICATION. Once Molly has received your application she will reach out to you to set up a phone or online interview beginning in April.

Happy Camping!

Molly Davis

Camp Director, Saltaire Day Camp

molly@saltaire.org