Camp Royall Summer and Year Round Counselor

Join the Camp Royall Team for Summer Camp 2027 or Year-Round Opportunities!
Are you looking for an unforgettable experience in Summer 2027 or a meaningful part-time role year-round? Are you considering a future career inRecreation Therapy, Outdoor Education, Psychology, Speech or Occupational Therapy, or Special Education?

Camp Royall, owned and operated by the Autism Society of North Carolina, offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and adults with autism while gaining invaluable hands-on experience!  You will learn effective strategies for communicating and engaging with individuals with autism to develop positive relationships and ensure that they have an amazing summer camp experience- and you do too!

Why Camp Royall?
As a Camp Royall Counselor, you will:

• Create a safe, fun, and supportive environment for campers to learn, grow, and thrive.
• Gain specialized training and experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum.
• Be part of a passionate, dedicated team making a lasting impact.

Hear from a camper:
"This camp has the best counselors, and I really loved the special attention my assigned counselor and all the others gave me. Camp Royall makes everyone feel special, and I always have a good time. My counselor was so encouraging to me and my buddy. I hope that someday I can be a camp counselor at Camp Royall and make someone feel as special as they make me."— Young Adult Camper

What You’ll Do
As a Camp Royall Counselor, you will:

• Lead and participate in activities that foster learning, independence, and fun.
• Work closely with fellow staff members to ensure an enriching and positive camp experience.
• Ensure that campers are safe and that their needs are met throughout their stay
• Assist campers with personal care which may include dressing, bathing, grooming, eating, and toileting.

Opportunities Available
Summer Positions:

• Live-On-Site Counselors: Immerse yourself in the full camp experience by living at Camp Royall during your role.
• Daytime-Only Counselors: Work daytime hours while supporting campers in various activities.

Year-Round Opportunities:

• Weekend Live-In Counselors
• Commuter Counselors
• Opportunities to work during several week-long programs from September through April.

Qualifications

Ready to Apply?
Join us at Camp Royall and be part of an incredible journey that changes lives—including yours! 

• Counselors who live on site must be 18 at the start of employment.
• Commuter counselors must be 17 years of age at the start of employment and will commute daily to work.

Must also be:

• Physically able and willing to maintain constant supervision of campers and to fulfill all responsibilities fully.
• Patient, energetic, fun-loving, and hard-working – and have a good sense of humor!
• Willing and able to put the needs of others before your own.
• Flexible and able to work well with others, maintain open and effective communication.
• Accepting and respectful of those who think, behave, and interact differently.