Camp Korey is more than a camp. It’s a place where kids with life-altering medical conditions can just be kids, entirely free of charge. We believe that all children should be able to experience both the joys of childhood and the profound, life-changing impact of camp. Every year, thousands of campers and family members gather in a community of people with shared experiences to sing, dance, laugh, grow, and discover their potential in a medically safe and adaptable environment. Here, campers with 90+ diagnoses can take a true break from being “patients” and rediscover the joy of being a kid.

Our team of year-round and seasonal staff work together to make these joys and impacts a reality. We value the background, skills, and lived experiences of our team in bringing diverse representation to our organization. Every day, we make a difference in families’ lives.

Are you ready to join as a Seasonal Family Pal? In this role, you’ll be responsible for working with a different family each week and creating engaging moments for campers and caregivers. You will ensure camper safety and care and develop opportunities for connection. You will be the primary contact, support, and guide to your campers and camper family. The Camp Korey experience includes much of what you would think of at camp: archery, arts & crafts, pool time, stage night and more; all adapted to serve our campers.

What you'll be doing (with training and a team):

• Supporting family pods and ensuring them a happy, safe, empowering, and growth-producing experience. This includes setting experience expectations, adapting or modifying schedules and activities to abilities, and providing respite for family members. You’ll be making sure every family gets to enjoy the full Camp experience!
• Monitoring campers’ medical and psychosocial needs, reporting concerns immediately.
• Provide behavior support to caregivers/parents. This includes regular and positive feedback, celebration and acknowledgment of achievements, family dynamics, and awareness of campers fears and concerns
• When needed, in support of campers and families, provide personal care to campers who require assistance with the acts of daily living.

What you'll need to bring (necessary requirements):

• Commit to the entire length of the contract term: JUNE 15 - AUGUST 2, 2025
• Joy in being silly! You’ll be participating in cheers, dances, songs, and other general kid fun!
• Ability to “go with the flow” in schedule, people, and program changes.
• Willingness to be uncomfortable, have hard moments, and be open to changing.
• Ability to learn and use necessary computer software (equivalent of social media).
• A continuous improvement mindset to the services provided and your own growth.
• Physical ability to sustain 10+ hour days of activities, functional ability to clean and participate in activities.

Certificates/ Licenses/ Registrations necessary to meet Camp Korey requirements:

• Immunization history with current vaccines and boosters including COVID
• Must obtain CPR/AED certification within first week of employment
• Acceptable background check clearance

We'd love it if you already had (preferred requirements):

• Camp experience! Especially work experience! Even better if it was at a SeriousFun or other specialized camp.
• Life or professional experience with children ages 4-17
• Life or professional experience with individuals with terminal or life-altering medical conditions
• Communication capability in multiple languages
• CPR / AED Certification

What you can expect from us:

• A positive team environment!
• Regular, appropriate, and constructive feedback focused on growth and based in compassion.
• Training, support, and healthy boundaries.