EMPLOYMENT

Peace Corps Counselors-in-Training (7th Grade)

The Peace Corps (Counselor-In-Training) program is a way for 7th graders (or 8th graders who are not yet 14) to volunteer at camp and gain leadership skills. The Peace Corps will have an assigned Counselor who will oversee the group. There will therefore be a $100 fee for each Peace Corps member who is accepted. (Details will be shared with families of those who are accepted; Financial Support is available and your ability to pay should not hinder your application).

The Peace Corps have duties to fulfill each day, and should expect busy days that may include group games and tasks, physical work around the camp, and time working with younger campers. Individual Peace Corps members will rotate between weeks where their focus is helping with a children's tent group, a specialty tent, or a task group. Focus will also be given to group activities that foster skills necessary for working with children, that develop leadership, and that benefit the natural environment. Peace Corps should be ready to participate fully in group activities, be open to meeting new people and trying new experiences, and be excited to be part of making camp a positive and welcoming place for diverse campers, Peace Corps and staff. Peace Corps must be able to attend 4 out of 6 weeks, with June 16-20 (the first week) being one of them.

Peace Corps applications will be open January 22nd - February 15th, with a review of all applicants after the application period has ended. Applicants will be notified of a decision between March 1-15th. We anticipate being able to accept only a third to a half of applicants. Applicants should complete the ENTIRE APPLICATION THEMSELVES. A parents email address may be used if necessary.

An application LINK will be posted here on January 22nd, 2025.

Applicants should be prepared to answer the following questions in the application:

  • First and last name
  • Address
  • Birthday/age/grade
  • Your phone number and/or email
  • Parent/Guardian contact information including name, email, phone number
  • Dates available (Camp will operate from June 16th to July 25th).
  • Previous Miss Betty's Camper experience if applicable.
  • Please explain why you would like to be a member of the Peace Corps.
  • Please share an experience that shows that you are a hard worker.
  • Please share an experience that shows you are a kind person.
  • You may include any other information such as special interests or skills you could share with the campers or other Peace Corps (e.g. sports, crafts, hobbies, etc.), or any other experience you have in working with children. (Optional).

COUNSELORS AND STAFF

At Miss Betty's Day Camp we are looking for high-energy, engaging individuals who enjoy interacting with children and nature. The best counselors at Miss Betty's are open-minded, positive individuals who enjoy getting to know the campers and encourage campers and other staff to be their best selves. Staff should be ready to participate fully in group activities, be open to meeting new people and trying new experiences, and be excited to be part of making camp a positive and welcoming place for diverse campers, Peace Corps and staff. We hire individuals who have completed 8th grade and are 14 years or older by June 15th, 2025. Counselors are expected to work atleast 5 out of 6 weeks, all 6 weeks is preferred.

We are looking for Junior Counselors and Head Counselors for boys and girls tents at each grade level, and Specialty staff such as Woodshop, Art, Environmental Exploration, Clay, Games and (new this year!) Performing Arts. We will also be hiring a Camp Nurse.

New Counselor applications will be open on Jan. 22nd, with interviews scheduled on a rolling basis. High-caliber applicants are always welcome to enquire. A LINK will be posted here on January 22nd.

Returning counselors should receive an email from Allegra in mid- January with next steps.

Any questions can be emailed to Allegra Churchill, Camp Director, at director@missbettysdaycamp.org

NEW Applicants should be prepared to answer the following questions in the application:

  • First and last name
  • Address/Phone/Email
  • Birthday and Grade to be completed as of June 2025, or current occupation.
  • Dates available (Camp will operate from June 16th to July 25th).
  • Previous Miss Betty's Camper and/or Counselor experience.
  • Please share an experience that shows that you are a hard worker.
  • Please share an experience that shows you are a kind person.
  • Any special interests or skills you could share with the campers (e.g. sports, crafts, hobbies, etc.).
  • Share any previous work experience you have in relation to working with children, or that is otherwise relevant to your work at camp.
  • Any certifications relevant to work at camp such as lifeguarding, CPR, etc.
  • Name, position, email and phone number of 2 references who are not related to you.

Make sure you have completed your application carefully and correctly. Competition for Counselor positions is high. We want to make sure everyone who is interested has a chance to be hired at camp. Any application that is not completed carefully will be discarded so please make sure to double check your applications. Applicant's own email account must be used for the profile and correspondence. Being responsible for young lives is a serious task. Being trusted enough and responsible enough to manage your own email account is something required of a Counselor.

If you are hired for a position at Miss Betty's Day Camp you will need an FBI criminal background check, a PA child abuse clearance, and a PA criminal background check. More information will be shared with hires.