Interested in working for Mendham Borough Day Camp?
The application window is open from January 1st-February 28th for the 2026 camp season!
Are you looking to have fun in the sun while making a child's summer memorable? Have you worked with children in some capacity or hope to do so in the future? Do you live in Mendham Borough, Mendham Township, or Chester? Do you possess the traits below? If so, consider applying to be a counselor this summer!
Necessary Traits of a Mendham Borough Day Camp Counselor:
— Reliable – punctual, follow through on tasks, and ready to work daily
— Positive and helpful– shows initiative, makes his/herself useful, displays enthusiasm and genuine interest, gets involved in activities with the children, takes the job seriously but not themselves (does not mind getting goofy), acts as a teammate, presents his/herself on online social forums (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) in a manner that is socially appropriate and would not be offensive to children and families of children attending.
— Communicates effectively – understands the difference between constructive criticism and griping, cares about outward appearance, knows when to speak up, and knows when to listen
— Altruistic and goal-orientated – good work ethic – puts ego aside for the common good of the children and the program (remember this job is about the children)
If you are 14 years of age or older at the start of camp season, June 1st, 2026 desire to leave an impact in the lives of children, and possess or know that you can learn the above-mentioned traits, WE WANT YOU!
Mendham Day Camp is currently accepting applications for the following positions:
- Group Counselors
- Head Counselors/Staff
-Art Director
-Assistant Camp Director
To Apply:
Questions regarding applications or employment should be directed to:
Aubrey Egerter, Recreation Coordinator
6 West Main Street, Mendham, NJ 07945
[email protected]
and
Kristel Gallagher, Camp Director
[email protected]
Necessary Traits of a Mendham Borough Day Camp Counselor:
— Reliable – punctual, follow through on tasks, and ready to work daily
— Positive and helpful– shows initiative, makes his/herself useful, displays enthusiasm and genuine interest, gets involved in activities with the children, takes the job seriously but not themselves (does not mind getting goofy), acts as a teammate, presents his/herself on online social forums (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) in a manner that is socially appropriate and would not be offensive to children and families of children attending.
— Communicates effectively – understands the difference between constructive criticism and griping, cares about outward appearance, knows when to speak up, and knows when to listen
— Altruistic and goal-orientated – good work ethic – puts ego aside for the common good of the children and the program (remember this job is about the children)
If you are 14 years of age or older at the start of camp season, June 1st, 2026 desire to leave an impact in the lives of children, and possess or know that you can learn the above-mentioned traits, WE WANT YOU!
Mendham Day Camp is currently accepting applications for the following positions:
- Group Counselors
- Head Counselors/Staff
-Art Director
-Assistant Camp Director
To Apply:
- Read through the Staff Manual thoroughly to note job expectations.
- The Mendham Borough Day Camp hiring window is open from the first of the year to the last day of February of the calendar year.
- It is preferable that you are available for 4, 5, or 6 out of our 6 weeks of work, but we welcome those who are available for a minimum full 2 weeks to be considered as a substitute. The following dates are tentative and as follows:
- Week 1: June 22nd- June 26th
- Week 2: June 29- July 2nd (No Friday, July 3rd)
- Week 3: July 6th- July 10th
- Week 4: July 13th- July 17th
- Week 5: July 20st- July 24th
- Week 6: July 27th- July 31st
- Also, note that there will be mandatory training for all staff on the morning of Sunday, June 7th.
- NEW THIS YEAR!- Click HERE to fill out your application online. No emailed or paper applications will be accepted.
Questions regarding applications or employment should be directed to:
Aubrey Egerter, Recreation Coordinator
6 West Main Street, Mendham, NJ 07945
[email protected]
and
Kristel Gallagher, Camp Director
[email protected]