CAMP ROYALL COUNSELOR

Join the Camp Royall Team for Summer 2025 or Year-Round Opportunities!

Are you looking for an unforgettable experience in Summer 2025 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!

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." — 2023 Young Adult Camper

What You’ll Do

As a Camp Royall Counselor, you will:
•    Assist campers in all aspects of personal care, including dressing, bathing, grooming, eating, and toileting.
•    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.

Comprehensive Training Provided:
•    Dates: May 20 – May 30, 2025
•    Includes online coursework and in-person sessions to equip you with the skills and knowledge to support campers effectively.

Opportunities Available

Summer 2025 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 20 – May 30, 2025
  • First Half of Summer (4 weeks): June 1 – June 27, 2025
  • Vacation Week: June 29 – July 4, 2025
  • Second Half of Summer (5 weeks): July 6 – August 8, 2025
  • End-of-Summer Celebration: August 9, 2025
  • Adult Retreat: August 10 – August 15, 2025

Year-Round Opportunities:

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

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.

Demonstrate a desire and ability to learn and be taught about autism and approaches for managing the challenges associated with it.

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 a sense of humor doesn’t hurt!
• 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 than what is considered normal.