Purchase Day Camp | Summer Camp Jobs

This is more than being a counselor -- it's like finding a second home.

Purchase Day Camp will begin accepting employment applications for the 2024 Purchase Day Camp season in November 2023. The easiest way to apply is to fill out our Online Employment Application. If you prefer paper, you can find our Paper Employment Application here.

You can see our Salary Scale here.

We will review your application shortly after it is received. If we feel your qualifications and background are consistent with the needs of Purchase Day Camp, we will then contact you to schedule a required interview and ask that you have 3 Reference Forms completed.

Here are the important documents:

Online Employment Application or Paper Application
Salary Scale
Reference Form

Click Here to Submit an Online Employment Application

"Working at camp taught me so much about being a part of a team and how to work with others towards a mutual goal (the camper's best interest,) organization, creativity, and an insight into child development which became the foundation for my career in education. Above all, working at PDC gave me an incredible work ethic and taught me how to pursue my passions with perseverance and integrity. Purchase gave me lifelong friendships and an invaluable support system of friends and mentors! Forever grateful for my summers at camp." - Jennifer Delancey Agro

"There are countless skills I learned from my time at PDC. The ones I apply on a daily basis would be interacting and managing different personalities, problem solving and time management. I work in the fashion industry, which changes by the NY minute. My position requires me to prioritize projects, identify issues immediately and pivot when necessary. I interact with the marketing, sourcing (overseas), production and merchandising departments regularly as each segment is crucial in my sales success. I am forever grateful for my time at PDC and the learning experiences that have helped mold me into a successful business woman." - Jen Acuti, Wholesale Sales Manager, North America

Click here to read more Purchase Day Camp TEAM Member Testimonials

What can working at camp do for your resume?

Are you any or all of these?

Fun - loving
Sensitive
Enthusiastic

If so, let's find out if you're a good candidate to work at Purchase Day Camp.

Never worked with children? Not a problem.

We're kid experts, and we'll give you all the support you need to become part of the
Talent
Energy
Attitude
Motivation

That's our recipe for great day camping and great summers for everyone - the campers and our entire staff.

Our TEAM Members play in the sunshine, but they also learn increditble skills - for life:

TEAMwork (of course)
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Positive influencing
Caring
Safety

Maybe that is why 65% of our TEAM Members return the next year - and the next - and the one after that.

We become a real family, and the family can always use new members.

Here is what the TEAM does every summer:

We create a climate of learning and fun to further the development of each camper socially, physically and creatively.
We help each child adjust easily to his/her group and strengthen values of teamwork, cooperation and sportsmanship.
We encourage a positive self image for each child while teaching skills in a variety of physical and creative activities.
We coach and encourage campers in a calm yet also spirited way, free from excessive competition.

We are organized for success:

Our 150+ member TEAM is made up of

Program Coordinators
Activity Leaders
Waterfront TEAM Members
Counselors
Assistant Counselors

TEAM Members are encouraged to add their special skills and innovations to camp activities.

Here is what we expect from our TEAM:

An excellent on time and daily attendance record from June 27th through August 22nd, 2024.
Work generally from 8:15am to 4:15pm Monday through Friday.
Required attendance at a series of pre-season workshops and training sessions held in the evenings and a Saturday in the weeks before camp begins.
All that we said above about the natural skills you probably already possess.

What you can expect in return:

An experience unparalleled of learning and teaching.
Salary payments will be made 4 times during the season. TEAM Members will be paid only for time worked.
A tipping policy will be permitted for the 2024 camp season.
Lunch is FREE!
Criteria for employment never include consideration of an applicant's religious, racial, and/or ethnic affiliation, background or status.

TEAM Members are encouraged to add their special skills and innovations to camp activities.

The next step is yours:

If you are an energetic individual who loves to work with children, please fill out the online employment application today. Applicants whose qualifications and background are consistent with the needs of Purchase Day Camp will be notified within a few mailing days of the procedure necessary to schedule a required interview. If you have any further questions about camp, call 914-949-2636.

Purchase Day Camp TEAM Member Testimonials

"I am currently a middle school principal in NH. Camp taught be some valuable skills including problem solving, communication, and collaboration with others. It also provided me with valuable leadership opportunities which helped direct me on my path in school administration." - Kerry Hunt (Librandi), Middle School Principal

"I learned so much working at Purchase Day Camp. It was my first real job. I learned patience teaching the most reluctant swimmers in the pool. I learned to take pride in every task because everyone wanted to work hard and make the summer experience special. I learned how to work as a team, and I learned that work could be fun. I also made life-long friends. My own parents met at Purchase day camp. It will always have a special place in my heart as it had a huge impact on my life. Thank you PDC!" - Kerry Crosby (Schweiger)

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