Summer Staff

Our Summer 2025 Staff Application is Open!

Apply now to work this summer (June 1 – August 9, 2025)

Who We Are

Our dedicated and diverse staff is made up of over 200 unique and committed individuals:

• Past Tawonga campers who now give back to a place that was so transformative in their own youth.
• Adults who are new to Tawonga and are seeking meaningful jobs positively impacting children, working in nature and contributing to Jewish community.
• Staff members from both Jewish and non-Jewish backgrounds. 
• Adults with camp or other relevant experience, including advanced degrees for our supervisory positions
• All staff must have completed high school.

Best Job Ever

Staff of all backgrounds enjoy the Jewish customs and culture which come alive in the magical setting of Camp Tawonga. We consistently score at the top of the Foundation for Jewish Camp Staff Satisfaction Index surveys:

• 95% of our staff would recommend working at Tawonga
• 95% of our staff are satisfied with their overall job experience

Life at Camp:

• All staff live at Camp throughout the entire summer (room and board provided)
• Live and work in a scenic location just outside of Yosemite National Park
• All staff work long hours to create a loving, welcoming and supportive environment where campers can thrive and live our mission.
• Staff to camper ratio is 1 to 1.5
• Staff are hired as experts in their area; counselors are experienced kid specialists, while our programmatic staff, like waterfront, arts and crafts, and wilderness leaders, are passionate about the work in their departments.

See Tawonga in Action

Application and Hiring Process

• Our hiring process is selective and competitive, enabling us to form a kind, passionate, and hard-working team.
• Apply early! Our first round of job offers will be made in late January. We will continue hiring for remaining open positions on a rolling basis after that.
• We will reach out about next steps after reviewing your application.
• We only hire adults. Our staff must be at least 18 years old and have completed high school. 
• All staff contracts are for the ENTIRE SUMMER season (June 1- August 9, 2025), and applicants must be prepared to commit themselves for the full 10 weeks.
• The application process includes a written application, interview and reference checks.
• An Equal Opportunity Employer, Camp Tawonga provides equal opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status.

Interested in joining our 2025 Summer Staff?