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Special Needs Camps

Shady Oaks Camp

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Approximate Start Date

Start: 13 Jun 2023

Approximate End Date

End: 05 Oct 2024

Camp Type

Special Needs

Location

16300 S Parker Road, Homer Glen, Illinois 60491

Staff

Total: 40 (35 international staff) aged 18+

Campers

Total: 22 (co-ed camp)

Camp Overview

Shady Oaks is a not for profit summer camp for adults and children with various disabilities. Campers are provided with one counselor a day to help with personal care, program participation and other activities of daily living.

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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 for Special Needs care?​

Counsellor Roles:

Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!

All disabilities and ages
Mental Disabilities
Physical Disabilities
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Hmm... What's your role?

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Staff Time Off

Every other weekend off (8 days total for the summer).

Staff Qualities

Hard working, caring, and patience is extremely important. Experience is not necessary but willingness to learn and adapt are a must.