WORK AT CAMP KINDER RING, NEW YORK
WORK AT CAMP KINDER RING, NEW YORK Friendship. Love. Spirit
Situated over 100 acres on Sylvan Lake in Hopewell Junction NY, Camp Kinder Ring is a non-profit Jewish camp with a deep and rich history. Grow your skills, earn money and create lifelong memories as part of BUNAC’s Summer Camp USA programme.
Non-profit, Jewish camp less than 2 hours from NYC.
Stay in wooden cabins with staff or campers.
Co-ed camp for children aged 7-16 years.
Over 50 different activities to coach or teach.
What We
What We Love
The Activities
The whole child is the focus at Kinder Ring. Whether on the playing field, in leadership roles, on the stage, in a studio, or living together in a group, Kinder Ring provides campers with a balance achieved through a mix of structured and flexible activities.
The Facilities
More facilities than you can shake a s’mores stick at, Kinder Ring has a state-of-the-art movie theatre, recently renovated arts and craft centre, an Olympic pool, 8 tennis courts, a new fitness centre, an archery range and water sports galore – all wrapped up in 100 acres of stunning green woodland.
The Heritage
Camp Kinder Ring was set up nearly a century ago by Jewish immigrants seeking a cultural community in which to express their heritage and educate their children. This mission supports Camp Kinder Ring as a nurturing Jewish community where their progressive goals of making the world a better place for all is introduced to their campers in a fun, safe, and joy-filled environment.
The Rewards
There are few places where you can do what you love, experience a true slice of America and make a difference to the lives of young people. You’ll watch your campers grow in bravery and confidence right before your eyes – all while growing yourself.
Types Of Roles
Types Of Roles Camp Kinder Ring Recruit For
Camp Counsellors
As a Camp Counsellor at Camp Kinder Ring, you’ll spend each day with your unit. As your camp family, you’ll bring the fun and the responsibility: supporting and supervising your campers with their day-to-day routines and activities. An older sibling, a support network, a sidekick to crazy adventures... this can range from getting your campers to the dining hall on time, to leading them in a colour war or dance marathon. With a staff to camper ratio of 1:3, you’ll create unbreakable bonds with your campers and lifelong friendships with your fellow Kinder Ring staff members.
A HOME AWAY FROM HOME
The countdown to Camp Kinder Ring starts each year on the last day of camp, as campers and staff tearfully wave goodbye. In recent years Camp Kinder Ring has invested substantially in the camp facilities including a heated Olympic sized swimming pool and 24-foot climbing wall. Camp Kinder Ring is a place where anything is possible for young people. Where children can be their most active, their most creative and their most unique. Where they can grow in confidence, in friendships and in skills. And where they can return ten months later, already feeling like they belong.
There’s a reason why Camp Directors were once campers at Kinder Ring, why camper’s parents met at Kinder Ring, and why our Kinder Ring Camp Counsellors return year after year. Find out why for yourself. Become a Camp Counsellor or Activity Specialist this summer.
A Typical Day Working
A Typical Day Working At Camp Kinder Ring
No two Kinder Ring days are alike. There are special activities, surprises, and events galore throughout the summer.
After waking up, raising the flag and taking your campers to the dining hall for breakfast; you’ll all do a tent clean up before getting ready for the morning activity sessions.
There are three activity sessions in the morning. If you’re an Activity Specialist you’ll run the sessions; General Counsellors will assist their group with their daily activities.
After the morning activity sessions, you’ll meet back at the village for lunch and a rest hour.
The afternoon has 3 more activity sessions including a camp general swim. You’ll grab dinner and supervise free play hour. This is free time for your campers to play games, write letters home and get ready for the evening entertainment.
The evening activity begins. This varies day-to-day, from a Kinder Ring style Luau, camp BBQ and music, campfires and each Friday night the celebration of Jewish traditions including high-energy Israeli dance, Yiddish songs, engaging topical discussion, and a traditional Shabbos meal.
Each night, you’ll spend some time winding down with your tent and reflecting on the day. Discussing the highs, lows and any topics that have arisen.
After waking up, raising the flag and taking your campers to the dining hall for breakfast; you’ll all do a tent clean up before getting ready for the morning activity sessions.
There are three activity sessions in the morning. If you’re an Activity Specialist you’ll run the sessions; General Counsellors will assist their group with their daily activities.
After the morning activity sessions, you’ll meet back at the village for lunch and a rest hour.
The afternoon has 3 more activity sessions including a camp general swim. You’ll grab dinner and supervise free play hour. This is free time for your campers to play games, write letters home and get ready for the evening entertainment.
The evening activity begins. This varies day-to-day, from a Kinder Ring style Luau, camp BBQ and music, campfires and each Friday night the celebration of Jewish traditions including high-energy Israeli dance, Yiddish songs, engaging topical discussion, and a traditional Shabbos meal.
Each night, you’ll spend some time winding down with your tent and reflecting on the day. Discussing the highs, lows and any topics that have arisen.
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