Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs

Employment

Julian Krinsky Pre-College at Princeton students walking on campus at Princeton University.

Employment Opportunities
Our Programs
Our Campers
Our Locations
General Frequently Asked Questions
Specific Frequently Asked Questions
How to Apply

Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs has earned international recognition for providing high quality programs for young people in safe environments conducive to achievement and growth. This reputation allows us to attract talented and diverse staff members from across the United States and around the world each year. Because we believe an exceptional staff is the key to our success, we are always looking to expand our team with energetic, responsible people who enjoy working with youth.

Explore our employment pages and you’ll discover why so many people, nationally and internationally, choose to spend their summer with us. We hope you will too!

Employment Opportunities

Currently we are conducting a comprehensive search for quality staff to fill the following positions for the upcoming summer season:

General Counselors (day and residential)
Specialty Counselors (day and residential)
Residential Camp Directors
Residential Assistant Directors
CDL Drivers
Teachers
Assistant Teachers
Sports Coaches
Tennis Instructors
Golf Instructors
Nurses

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Our Programs

JKCP offers a variety of programs to attract a diverse group of international and domestic students. Our camps start in early June and run through mid-August, varying slightly by specific program. Programs include:

Tennis
Golf
Enrichment
Drama
Art
Music
Dance
Computers
Cooking
Fitness
Sports
Business
Pre-college

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Our Campers

Our programs attract a culturally diverse mix of campers from all over the country and abroad. They range in age from 10-17 for residential programs and 4-17 for day programs.

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Our Locations

Our residential camps are located on prestigious college campuses in Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs in an affluent area known as the Philadelphia Main Line. Residential staff live in single or double dorm rooms each with its own refrigerator, air conditioner or fan, and closet. The links below are provided to give you an idea of what the campuses look like. Please do not send any correspondence to these sites.

We also have day camps located at the prestigious Westtown School.

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General Frequently Asked Questions

Why work for Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs?

There are approximately 6,500 summer camps and programs in the United States but none quite like JKCP. What makes us so special? Simply put, we offer more. Unlike most summer camps, all of our residential camps are located on prestigious college campuses in Philadelphia and its suburbs — so forget your mosquito nets and sleeping bags. We provide housing for all our residential staff in modern college dorm facilities. Each room has its own air conditioner (or fan), a refrigerator, closet space and desk. At JKCP we work hard at having fun. Your days will be packed with activities that are fun, yet exhausting. It requires a great deal of energy and enthusiasm to stay attentive to the campers’ physical and emotional needs. At the end of the day, you’ll hit the pillow for a well-deserved (and needed) rest. But if you’re willing to work hard and play hard, you’ll find the challenge very rewarding. You’ll gain valuable experience working with children, improving your leadership skills, building teamwork and working with world-class staff. And you’ll meet great campers, fellow counselors and co-workers from all over the world.

What else is nearby?

Plenty! A 20-minute ride by car or public transportation from most of our camps will take you to historic Philadelphia — the birthplace of America and a city rich with art, culture, history and fun. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit must-see destinations such as New York, Washington DC and Atlantic City to see historic sites and world-class attractions. Nearby Six Flags Great Adventure with the most rides in the world, boasts the tallest, fastest roller coaster on Earth! And where else but Philadelphia and its suburbs can you find the largest city mall in the U.S. (the Gallery) and the largest retail shopping mall in the US (the King of Prussia Mall)? If that's not enough, check out these helpful links for more information about Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs.

  • GoPhila.com — All the latest on what to see in Philadelphia.
  • Philadelphia Convention Center and Visitors Bureau — Great overview of the city, includes maps and directions.
  • HelloPhiladelphia.com — Great maps and info on attractions.

Will I actually have time to see all the sights in and around Philadelphia?

Most residential counselors will get to see some of these attractions by accompanying campers on some of the evening and weekend excursions. You’ll also have one day off per week (except the first and last week of camp) to spend how you like. You certainly won’t be able to fit in everything there is to see. In fact, you’ll probably want some “down time” to recuperate on your days off. So you might want to spend some time at the end of summer once camp has ended to do some sight seeing with the new friends you’ve made.

What is included for residential staff?

Besides your base salary, we also provide the following for residential staff:

  • A private room with an air conditioner or fan and a refrigerator
  • 3 meals per day
  • JKCP staff shirts to wear during working hours
  • Money for meals out when you’re required to work off campus during a meal time
  • Admission to attractions you are assigned to attend with campers
  • Workman’s compensation
  • Transportation from a nearby airport or train station to camp
  • Basic first aid by a registered camp nurse

How old must I be?

All residential staff should be 21 years of age or older at the start of camp. We will be hiring some 20-year-old staff to work in our Middle School Xploration program. This is on a rolling basis so get your application in early.

What skills do I need?

Most important, you need a passion for working and living with young people and putting their needs and wants before your own. You’ll also need good common sense, integrity and plenty of energy for the long activity-filled days.

Are tobacco and alcohol permitted?

To ensure a healthy and safe environment for all our campers, our campuses are all tobacco, drug and alcohol free.

What is a typical day like?

We all know there is no such thing as a typical day in camp. That’s what makes it so fun. But click here for a sample schedule for our residential programs. This will vary from camp to camp and depending on your position at camp.

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