Our Staff
High Quality Staff
The most important aspect of any camp is the quality of its staff. At Camp Herrlich we pride ourselves on our long-standing tradition of hiring caring, competent, and experienced individuals, many of whom return year after year. Our staff is carefully selected from around the world including countries like New Zealand, the UK, Holland, and more, and around the corner from areas like Putnam County, Dutchess County, Northern Westchester County, and Western Connecticut, based on skills, maturity, ethical values, and the ability to provide a positive experience for all the children we serve. We are a family at Camp Herrlich and we have the highest expectations for all of our staff members.
We are always looking for dedicated, reliable and responsible individuals to join the Camp Herrlich team. Caring for children is a special job that requires patience, creativity, a good sense of humor, and leadership. We go to great lengths to find those people who will be positive role models, true to the Camp Herrlich mission, uphold our philosophies, and enrich the lives of the campers. Campers will remember their "favorite" counselor for the rest of their lives.
When considering a staff position at Camp Herrlich, remember that we exist for the camper, and their needs always come first. Your role will be challenging and demanding, rewarding and exhilarating at the same time. In short, we like to say, "it's the hardest job you'll ever love!"
Internships are also available! Schools we have partnered with include Dutchess Community College, Western Connecticut State University, and the Columbia School of Social Work.
School Age Child Care — Carmel and Patterson
We are always looking to fill our roster of Before and After School Staff members to serve the before and after school campers from the Carmel Central School District at Camp Herrlich!
Our Before School programs run from 6:30am - 8:45am for the elementary schools. Our After School Programs run from school dismissal until 6:30pm. Students are bussed to and from Camp Herrlich.
Qualifications
Must be 16 years of age or older
Must have a minimum of 2 years experience working with children.
Please contact jvanacoro@campherrlich.org for more information and an employment packet.
Staff Testimonials
"Camp has changed me in so many ways and given me more memories than I can count" - Luke B., New Zealand
"I want to thank you and the whole program staff for the amazing 2 years. It was the best time of my life and camp made me look different at things now. I believe I found the real me." - Djan, The Netherlands
"I'm working with an ASD client at the moment who has some really challenging behaviors and I wanted to acknowledge how working at Camp has prepared me to work really well with this client and how well Camp is equipped to work with young people with learning difficulties. I've had some really great feedback from professionals I've been working with because of the experience and training I've had at Camp." - Chloe, United Kingdom
"I want to thank you, and everyone else (staff, campers, turtles), in the Camp Herrlich family for changing my life. I originally came over to camp to challenge myself and to develop skills and never did I think I would enjoy it as much and end up developing a passion for working with children all while having the time of my life. I am now looking into postgrad study to become a teacher and I would not have the confidence in myself or my skills without this experience... I am always using tips and tricks I learnt from camp to get through to kids and it is working." - Cody S., New Zealand
Summer Camp — Camp Herrlich
Summer 2025 Staffing Portal for US Staff will open on NOVEMBER 1ST!
If you love to work with children, love being outside, love being silly and getting dirty, and want to help build our campers into great human beings, you should apply to work at Summer Camp. You do not have to have worked for or been a camper here to apply for a summer camp position! Housing is also available, we have staff come from all over the country and the world to work at summer camp.
Dates
Summer 2025 Dates:
Orientation June 22nd 9am - 6pm, June 23rd and 24th 3pm - 9pm. Orientation is mandatory for all staff.
Lifeguard training June 17th - 20th
Summer programming will run from June 30th until August 29th. We prefer a 6 week or more commitment but this can be flexible, just let us know what your availability is.
American staff, please e-mail Erin Patrick with any questions.
International staff, please e-mail Scott Riches with any questions.
Qualifications
Junior Counselor Day Camp - 15 years old
Junior Counselor Sleepaway Camp - 17 years old
Senior Counselor Day Camp - 16 years old
Senior Counselor Sleepaway Camp - 18 years old
Our application is online this year! The application portal for Summer 2025 will be open on November 1st, click the blue button above!