Camp Activities Director

Appel Farm Arts & Music Campus · southern New Jersey

  • Full-Time Seasonal

About the role

Camp Activities Director

The Camp Activities Director works in close collaboration with the Camp Program Director and the Camp Operations Director to design and implement a dynamic, engaging, and community-centered schedule of workshops, activities, trips, and special events. This position oversees all non-class programming, ensuring that campers experience a joyful, balanced, and inclusive variety of choices that support connection, creativity, skill development, and fun.

The Camp Activities Director leads planning for off-camp trips, Free Choice activities, Evening Activities, workshops, and camp-wide events, and coordinates signature culture-building programs such as Appel Farm For Life, Bunk Fairy, and Bunk Bucks. They will supervise the Sports & Games staff and ensure that sports minors are well-coordinated and supported Monday through Saturday.

This role requires strong organization, communication, and leadership skills, along with experience cultivating programming that honors diverse needs, identities, and interests.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 21+ years old
  • 3–5 years of experience in youth programming or activity coordination
  • 2–3 years of supervisory experience
  • Demonstrated commitment to anti-bias and inclusive youth engagement
  • Previous camp or recreational program experience strongly preferred

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Staff members are expected to support tasks outside their usual scope when necessary to keep camp running safely and smoothly. Therefore duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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