Summer Camp Counselors (Special Needs) - Upstate New York

AHRC New York City is a family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced. We advocate for people who are neurodiverse to lead full and equitable lives. Generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture where curiosity, creativity, and optimism are valued and celebrated.

AHRC New York City has operated sleepaway summer camps for over 50 years, providing summer camp experiences to over 1,000 individuals and much-needed respite to their families. We take pride in our two summer camps and are successfully accredited by the American Camp Association, (ACA)

AHRC New York City is looking for Camp Counselors for their 2026 Summer Camps!

AHRC New York City offers a variety of Employment Opportunities at our two UPSTATE NEW YORK Summer Camps, Camp Anne and The Lodge. Hiring over 200 summer employees each year from over 20 countries and throughout the US to share their experiences and enrich the lives of our camp participants.

If you are ready for the summer of a lifetime, then join our team and commit to a summer job that will push you to your limit while awarding you a life changing learning experience!

For employment opportunities, click on link https://www.ahrcnyccamping.org/positions-available

In addition, we offer an opportunity to earn potential college credits while working as a summer camp counselor.  https://www.ahrcnyccamping.org/internships-college-credit

AHRC NYC provides our summer staff with a unique opportunity to:

• Earn college credit while working at camp. 

• Foster lifelong friendships with staff from around the world.

• Build experience to strengthen your resume.

• Gain knowledge valuable to college study (internships are welcome), particularly those studying towards degrees in psychology, nursing, special education, speech pathology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreational studies, human services, and social work.

• Personal growth and experience.

• A life-changing rewarding experience.

• A chance to move toward a career with AHRC New York City

To apply for any of our employment opportunities, please use our Online Application Portal. NOTE: When searching for Camp Anne - search Ancramdale location. When searching for The Lodge (Isaacson Gordon) - search East Jewett location.

A COVER LETTER IS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

2026 Camp Schedule

Camp runs for approximately 10 weeks and is broken into sessions according to age. The first three sessions cater to our adult population, (21-65 years old), and the last two sessions cater to our teenagers, (13-21 years old) and children, (5-12 years old) population. Clink on link for the summer schedule: https://www.ahrcnyccamping.org/schedule 

Salary/stipend - $1000 per month.

Benefits

• All meals included

• Reimbursement for travel to camp

• Metro North provides easy access to New York City

• many cultural and recreational opportunities located near both camps, including theaters, concerts, shopping, hiking, and boating.

A cover letter is required with your application