Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to see a doctor before I come to camp?
Q: How do we eat in the dining room?
Q: Do we need additional health insurance?
Q: What is the correct mailing address?
Q: How many staff members work at Capital Camps?
Q: Where does the staff come from?
Q: How are we paid and can we take payroll advances?
Do I need to see a doctor before I come to camp?
All staff members must complete a Health Form and undergo a physical exam prior to camp. Staff members are entitled to use the services of the camp’s Health Center while at camp. If you find yourself in need of prescription medications, we will be happy collect the medication for you and deduct it from your end of summer salary. The camp maintains a full time health services staff including a licensed physician and nurses.
How do we eat in the dining room?
Counselors sit with their campers and are expected to supervise while in the Dining Hall. We serve our food family style and have a salad bar with a wide variety of choices. While the menu has been developed to satisfy children, there are plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and considerations are made for those on vegetarian and other diets. No food may be taken out of, or brought into camp or the Dining Hall.
Do we need additional health insurance?
Staff members are covered under the Pennsylvania Workman’s Compensation Law for injuries sustained while on the job or in the performance of one’s duties. Any activity not sanctioned by the camp, which causes injury, will be at the expense of the employee. Staff members should carry their own comprehensive health insurance for any non-work related injuries or illnesses. International staff coming through the Jewish Agency, CCUSA or Camp America are covered by the private insurance provided by the sponsoring agency.
What is the correct mailing address?
Your Name - STAFF
Capital Camps & Retreat Center
12750 Buchanan Trail East
Waynesboro, PA 17268
How many staff members are employed at Capital Camps?
We employ about 130 in-bunk counselors and specialists and about 30 support staff that work in housekeeping, kitchen, security and the office. In addition, we have approximately 20 supervisory staff in camp. Counselor staff ages range from 18 to 24 years old.
Where does the staff come from?
Capital Camps attracts staff from all over the world. While most of our staff are former campers from the USA, we do have counselors and specialists join us from the United Kingdom, Israel, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
How are we paid and can we take payroll advances?
Final paychecks are issued the day that camp ends and are distributed at that time (after check-out). Staff departing early, for any reason, may draw an advance, but all final checks are distributed at the end of camp.
Staff may request advances of up to 50% of their earned salary and expenses twice during the summer session. Any travel allowance and the completion bonus are payable only with your final paycheck at the end of the summer. Advances are available only at designated times that will be announced once you arrive at camp.
Capital Camps has a working relation with M&T Bank which is less than a mile from camp. M&T can cash any pay checks or Traveler’s checks. We suggest that you bring traveler’s checks with you as that is the easiest access to needed funds. |
