The Arc of Essex County has openings for paid Camp Hope staff and volunteer “counselors in training” for the summer 2024 camp season.

Paid positions include lifeguards, camp counselors, 1:1 behavioral counselors, and activity coordinators, and require a full seven-week commitment. The lifeguard position includes a $600 sign-on bonus.

Volunteer “counselor in training” positions participate in all activities involving campers. CITs must be age 14 or older, and must commit to a minimum of one week.

Located on six acres in East Hanover, Camp Hope is a summer day camp for children and adults with autism, Down syndrome, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. The 2024 camp season will run from July 1 to August 16, with training taking place approximately one week before the start of camp. Staff hours are Monday through Friday from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To learn more, contact Anju Padmanabhan at (973) 535-1181 ext. 1233 or [email protected], or Matthew Kyle at (973) 535-1181 ext. 1260 or [email protected].

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