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SMYMCA Summer Staff

Welcome to the South Mountain YMCA Camps!

Our programs are about developing people. We constantly seek staff that love seeing people grow! and you, as a true change maker, will also have the opportunity to grow during your employment at the South Mountain. By the end of the summer you will have gained skills, knowledge, growth and new perspectives that you never thought of before.

Your journey starts here, explore the different links to learn more about  your upcoming summer adventure.

Applications are OPEN! 

Apply Here


Important Dates

Certified Horseman Certification Clinic (Equestrian Staff) – May 19 – May 24

Summer Leadership Team Training – May 28 – June 31

Specialty Program Area Training (Lifeguard, Ropes, Target Sports) – June 1-5

All Staff Training (Mandatory) – June 1 – 14

First Day of CCW – June 16

First Day of BW – June 17

Big Weekend Off 1 – Evening of June 21 – Morning of June 23

Big Weekend Off 2 – Evening of July 5 to morning of July 7

Big Weekend Off 3 – Evening of July 19 to Morning of July 21

Big Weekend off 4 – Evening of August 2 to Morning of August 4

Last day of CCW – August 9

Staff Banquet – August 10 (Most staff depart on August 11)

Last week of BW – August 12 – 16

Remaining staff depart August 17


Sample schedule

A day in the life of a counselor

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Benefits package

Staff benefit package information

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Potential Earnings 

We value our Staff team above all else, and we are committed to ensuring adequate compensation.

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Training opportunities

We want our staff to succeed and grow. Our training opportunities will help develop and grow the character and skills to serve our campers.

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Staff testimonials

A life changing experience!

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Employment forms and Background checks

Already hired? Complete your onboarding process with these forms

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201 Cushion Peak Road
Reinholds, PA 17569

GPS Coordinates
40.302203, -76.084387
N40⁰ 18.1322’, W076⁰ 5.0632’

  • 610-670-2267
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  • ycamps@smymca.org

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