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Deerkill Day Camp is not just a wonderful place for children. It has also been the summer home for our counselors, many of whom return year after year to the sense of community and inclusive environment they find here. When you become a Deerkill counselor, you join a special group of people who have chosen to spend their summers guiding and laughing with our campers and each other. Candidates undergo a very selective recruiting process to be considered to join our staff - we are looking for committed individuals whose enthusiasm for working with children is apparent and who are not just looking for a job, but rather a life experience. It is typical for over 1/3 of our staff to be members of our 10-year Legends Club!

As Directors, we highly value our staff and take steps to ensure they feel appreciated, whether it is staff parties (with surprise entertainment), incomparable tuition discounts for staff children, reimbursement of monthly transit passes or simply a reassuring pat on the back. Of course, we also believe that it is important to make connections with our staff and relate to them on a personal level. Our relationships with our staff extend well beyond the summer and helping them grow as individuals as they continue on their career path is a source of great pride. We have also successfully worked with high school and college students looking to secure a role as a paid Intern or who are looking for Experiential Learning while here at camp.

Below you will find the various staff positions that, together, make Deerkill such a unique place.

At Deerkill, each staff member plays a pivotal role in shaping our summer community and each counselor’s contributions are valued. Our doors are always open and we welcome new ideas for how we can improve our campers’ and counselors’ experience here at camp. We offer a very competitive salary, door to door transportation on air conditioned buses and, of course, the opportunity to expand your horizons while working in the outdoors with a great group of people. Here (PDF) are some testimonials from former staff on the impact that Deerkill had on their lives.

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Watch more to see why working at Deerkill is much more than a summer job.