Counselors, we want you for Summer 2024!
Join the Camp Or L'Dor family as a counselor and embark on a transformative journey of fun, connection, and personal growth!
Why be a Camp Counselor with Us?
At Camp Or L'Dor, we're not just a camp; we're a community dedicated to creating lasting memories and nurturing meaningful connections. As a counselor, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the camp experience for our campers while enjoying a vibrant and inclusive environment.
What We Offer:
- Stipend: Receive a stipend of $750 for your time and dedication during the camp season.
- Travel Expenses: We understand the importance of being here, and we're committed to making it happen. Your travel expenses will be reimbursed.
How to Apply:
If you're passionate about creating a positive impact, fostering friendships, and making a difference in the lives of young campers, we want to hear from you! Apply today and be part of the magic at Camp Or L'Dor (link to application below).
What to Expect:
Counselors arrive at camp two days prior to campers, and depart one day after.
Prior to camp we’ll run a background check, ask you to complete a 2-hour Youth Protection Training, and meet virtually as a camp team numerous times, typically on Sundays, leading up to camp arrival during the months of June and July (attendance required). During our time together at camp before campers arrive, we’ll run through various aspects of camp and guide you through orientation! If you’re curious about the counselor experience, we’re happy to connect you with a former counselor, or you can email office@camporldor.org with any questions.
Summer 2024 camp team dates are July 21st - August 5th.
Guidelines:
Applications must be submitted by April 26th.
New applicants should be between 20-30 years old. Exceptions can be made as needed for alumni campers who are seeking to be counselors. Returning counselors may continue after age 30 on a case by case basis.
While our counselors do not need to have a complete understanding of Messianic Judaism or come to camp with all of their personal spiritual questions answered, it is important that they have made a life commitment to following Yeshua as the Messiah in a Jewish context. Also, they need to have undergone the tevilah or Immersion in water into the larger community of Yeshua. (If a prospective counselor has not been immersed, he or she may agree to do so during camp that year.)
A counselor should be in basic agreement with the material and concepts that we teach at Camp Or L'Dor.
Counselors must be Jewish according to the Messianic Jewish Rabbinical Counsel’s (MJRC) Standards, “Who is a Jew?" On rare occasions an exception may be made based on the specific needs of camp, or if a person is currently in the process of, or seriously considering a formal conversion to Judaism under MJRC guidelines.
A counselor should be comfortable identifying as a Messianic Jew and be engaged with the Messianic Jewish community. Preferably, our Or L'Dor counselors are connected with a Messianic Jewish Synagogue and are actively seeking to live out a Jewish life through the Messiah.
A counselor needs to model mature living, active leadership, and good decision making and relational skills. He or she should be able to mentor, encourage and support the teens.
A counselor should able to lead cabin prayers and devotionals and utilize his or her skills as needs arise, such as teaching and leading services. Everyone brings different skills and gifts to camp. What is important is that they are willing to share them!
If traveling by plane, all flights must be booked before June 1st at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Upon acceptance, you will receive further travel details and times to help you book your flights.