Camp Royall Summer and Year Round Counselor

## Description

**Join the Camp Royall Team for Summer 2026 or Year-Round Opportunities!**

Are you looking for an unforgettable experience in Summer 2026 or a meaningful part-time role year-round? Are you considering a future career in **Recreation Therapy, Outdoor Education, Psychology, Speech or Occupational Therapy, or Special Education?**

**Camp Royall,** owned and operated by the Autism Society of North Carolina, offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and adults with autism while gaining invaluable hands-on experience! You will learn effective strategies for communicating and engaging with individuals with autism to develop positive relationships and ensure that they have an amazing summer camp experience- and you do too!

**Why Camp Royall?**

As a Camp Royall Counselor, you will

• Create a safe, fun, and supportive environment for campers to learn, grow, and thrive.
• Gain specialized training and experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum.
• Be part of a passionate, dedicated team making a lasting impact.

**Hear from a camper:**

*"This camp has the best counselors, and I really loved the special attention my assigned counselor and all the others gave me. Camp Royall makes everyone feel special, and I always have a good time. My counselor was so encouraging to me and my buddy. I hope that someday I can be a camp counselor at Camp Royall and make someone feel as special as they make me."* — Young Adult Camper

**What You’ll Do**

As a Camp Royall Counselor, you will

• Lead and participate in activities that foster learning, independence, and fun.
• Work closely with fellow staff members to ensure an enriching and positive camp experience.
• Ensure that campers are safe and that their needs are met throughout their stay
• Assist campers with personal care which may include dressing, bathing, grooming, eating, and toileting.

**Comprehensive Training Provided:**

• **Dates**: May 19 – May 29, 2026
• Includes online coursework and in-person sessions to equip you with the skills and knowledge to support campers effectively.

• **Opportunities Available**
• ***Summer 2026 Positions:***

• **Live-On-Site Counselors:** Immerse yourself in the full camp experience by living at Camp Royall during your role.
• **Daytime-Only Counselors:** Work daytime hours while supporting campers in various activities.

**Dates:**

• **Staff Training:**May 19 – May 29, 2026
• **First Half of Summer** (4 weeks): May 31 – June 26, 2026
• **Vacation Week**: June 29 – July 3, 2026
• **Second Half of Summe**r (5 weeks): July 5 – August 7, 2026
• **End-of-Summer Celebration:** August 8, 2026
• **Adult Retreat:** August 9– August 14, 2026

***Year-Round Opportunities:***

• **Weekend Live-In Counselors**
• **Commuter Counselors**
• Opportunities to work during several week-long programs from September through April.

## Qualifications
**Ready to Apply?**
Join us at Camp Royall and be part of an incredible journey that changes lives—including yours!

• Counselors who live on site must be 18 at the start of employment.
• Commuter counselors must be 17 years of age at the start of employment and will commute daily to work.

**Must also be:**

• Physically able and willing to maintain constant supervision of campers and to fulfill all responsibilities fully.
• Patient, energetic, fun-loving, and hard-working – and have a good sense of humor!
• Willing and able to put the needs of others before your own.
• Flexible and able to work well with others, maintain open and effective communication.
• Accepting and respectful of those who think, behave, and interact differently.