Green Acres School

This is a demanding and difficult (but fun) job! The Camp is well known for the excellent program it provides. The staff is committed and hard working!

If you are interested in a position with Green Acres Summer Camp, please complete the application/reference forms and return them to us. Community Service counselors should use this application and have two reference forms mailed directly to Green Acres.

We will be in touch with you by email to set up an appointment in late winter or early spring. If you have questions, call Judy Shniderman, the Camp Administrator, at 301.881.4100, ext. 110.

You may also want to know…

• Although 80% of the camp’s physical plant is air-conditioned, a lot of time is spent outside, so this can be a hot job!
• All Junior Camp staff and Lifeguards get in the pool every day.
• Counselors eat lunch with their homeroom groups. Junior Camp staff units meet once a week during the camp day for planning and coordination. Each staff member gets a short break each day.
• Staff members are paid every three weeks. Each staff group has a salary range that is determined by seniority and experience. CITs are paid a stipend in the range of $1465—$1580; beginning Counselors make approximately $1690; Head Counselors’ salaries begin at about $3050; and Unit Leaders’ salaries begin at about $3775. Pool CITs start at $2350; Pool Counselors start at $2565; Pool Head Counselors start at about $3870. Since this is a temporary job, no health insurance or other benefits are offered.
• When Junior Camp Units have an Extended Day or an overnight, the Counselors for that unit must stay after 3:30 pm (Units B & C) or overnight (Unit D).