Staff FAQ

Capital Camps is an amazing pluralistic Jewish community, with beautiful accommodations, that welcomes staff from all different backgrounds! You will gain a wide variety of skills and leadership experience while having the best summer of your life!

You can submit your application online by clicking here, and someone from the Capital Camps team will be in contact with you soon!

Capital Camps is in Waynesboro, PA. It is approximately 1 hour from Washington D.C. and Baltimore.

We know how important it is to take time off to relax during the summer! Capital Camps provides generous opportunities for time off throughout the summer. These opportunities are competitive with other overnight summer camps.

All staff members must have graduated from high school. Certain positions require additional training, work experience, and/or certifications. Most position trainings are provided during summer training.

We hire staff for many different positions! Whether you want to be a general counselor, lifeguard, sports specialist, photographer, supervisor, or any other position we offer at camp, we’d love to talk to you! You can see more details on the Staff Positions page.

Our campers get to experience a wide variety of activities each day, including sports, arts, aquatics, and other programs with their peers. Check out our Fun at Camp page to learn more.

Capital Camps is a proud e21 member camp. As a member camp, we are committed to educating, encouraging and empowering our staff to grow both personally and professionally during your time working here. Click here to learn more about the benefits of working at an e21 member camp!

Want to learn more about how camp can build your resume and looks great for future employers? Click here!