Here’s what to expect when you apply:
1. Apply Online
Complete our Staff Application. Have three professional references ready—we’ll contact them electronically on your behalf.
2. Interview Invitation
Once we review your application, you’ll receive an email with interview scheduling information, guidelines, and helpful resources including our First Timers Guide.
Interview Tips:
- Dress the part: Startup casual; think relaxed but professional. We’re a uniformed staff in summer, so we balance our fun environment with a polished look.
- Arrive early: Being on time means arriving 5-10 minutes early so you’re fully prepared.
- Do your homework: Explore our website. Learn about your position. Come with questions. If anything’s unclear, contact our Human Resources Director before your interview.
3. Get Hired & Complete Paperwork
Once we review your application, you’ll If offered a position, you’ll electronically sign your Staff Contract through your camp account. You’ll also complete:
- Health History, Physical Exam, and Immunizations (your healthcare provider’s forms are fine; just make sure your physical is current within one year of camp start)
- Payroll onboarding (direct deposit, tax info)
- Background screening (conducted annually for all staff)
3. Training
Complete your training program before camp starts. Training includes written materials, videos, and in-person sessions (typically mid-to-late June). Your contract will include exact training dates.
Returning Staff
Invited back? Congratulations! Re-complete your Staff Application using the same account as last year (your email address is your username). Check position pages for updates—changes have been made for summer 2026. After you submit, you’ll get a confirmation email. No need to follow up on your end.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Camps ‘R’ Us is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We believe we have a responsibility to our camp community to create a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable world. We strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and learn from one another’s unique experiences. From our recruiting and hiring practices to our mission and vision, diversity and inclusion are embedded in who we are, what we stand for, and how we do business.
Camps ‘R’ Us provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Ready to apply? Start your Staff Application here.
Questions? Call us at 516-935-CAMP (2267) or email info@campsrus.org.
