Private Camps
NJY Camps at Milford
Approximate Start Date
Start: 18 Jun 2026
Approximate End Date
End: 25 Aug 2026
Camp Type
Privately Owned
Location
570 Sawkill Rd, Milford, PA 18337
Staff
Total: 500 (300 international staff) aged 18+
Campers
Total: 1200 (co-ed camp)
Camp Overview
NJY Camps at Milford, located 90 minutes from NYC and nestled in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, operates four, age-specific sleepaway camp programs catering to a wide array of children: Camp Nah-Jee-Wah for ages 7-11, Cedar Lake Camp for ages 12-14, Teen Camp for ages 15-16, and Round Lake for children with high functioning special needs. We have multiple lakes, pools, sports facilities, and extensive arts and adventure offerings. With a staff of over 500, and over 20 countries represented, we promise an unforgettable summer of work, fun, and friendships that span the globe.
Do you have the skills they're looking for?
We asked the camp what positions they are looking to fill. Look out for the big thumbs up!
Are you looking to hire counsellors with Outdoor Adventure & Nature skills?
Are you looking to hire counsellors with Creative & Performing Arts skills?
Are you looking to hire counsellors for Special Needs care?
Are you looking to hire staff with Sports skills?
Meet the Camp!
Come and meet us at your nearest job fair for the opportunity to get hired on the spot! Get ready for a summer you'll never forget.
Learn About Nah-Jee-Wah & Cedar Lake at the Fair!
Nah-Jee-Wah and Cedar Lake are both members of the NJY family of camps, one of the largest overnight camping organizations in North America. Just 90 minutes from New York City, we offer endless activities in sports, arts, sciences, outdoor adventure, and waterfront, which means that we have a whole variety of roles we're looking to fill. Want to join our team of seasonal professions, representing 20+ countries, for a summer of a lifetime? Stop by my booth at the fair!
15
Nov
15 November 2025
Edinburgh Camp Job Fair
Join us in Edinburgh on Saturday 15th November for the opportunity to get hired on the spot and secure your place at camp for an unforgettable summer.
16
Nov
16 November 2025
Birmingham Camp Job Fair
Join us in Birmingham on Sunday 16th November for the opportunity to get hired on the spot and secure your place at camp for an unforgettable summer.
Counsellor Roles:
Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!
All disabilities and ages
Animal/Farm Care
Archery
Arts & Crafts
Astronomy
Baseball
Basketball
Canoeing
Chess
Climbing/Wall Tower
Cooking
Dance
Dark room photography
Digital Media
Drama
Droning
Emotional Disabilities
Engineering
Fencing
Film
Fishing
Foot golf
General Counsellors
Graffiti Art
Guitar
Gymnastics
High/Low Ropes Course
Hockey
Jetski
Jewelry
Kayaking
Kiln or Wheel
Lacrosse
Learning Difficulties
Lego Robotics and Coding
Mental Disabilities
Model Making
Motorboat Driving
Mountain Biking
Nature
Ninja Warrior
Orienteering
Painting
Photography
Pickleball
Rock Climbing
Sailing
Science
Skateboarding
Soccer/Football
Softball
Tennis
Video Editing
Volleyball
Weight training
Windsurfing
Woodwork
Hmm... What's your role?
Staff Time Off
Staff are provided with 1 day off weekly - trips and transportation will often be provided. Staff will also receive multiple evenings off each week to enjoy an extensive staff programming calendar including but not exclusive to – Soccer (football) Tournaments, Sushi-Making night, and Pool Parties.
Staff Qualities
Outgoing personality Good team player Experience with children Ability to teach/lead a skill.