Camp for Teens
Teens: There’s so much for you to experience at our camps this summer!
Please note: An application and interview process are required for all leadership training and staff opportunities.
Teen Camps
MJCCA Day Camps
Teens in rising 6th-8th grades will find fun and adventure at our Barbara & Sanford Orkin Teen Camps! They’ll grow as an individual while creating friendships and memories worthy of a thousand smiley face emoticons and have the experience of a lifetime!
Camp Barney Medintz
Camp Barney Medintz offers specialty programming for teens! While participating in hiking trips, high adventure activities, ceramics, glass fusing, and more, teen campers build lifelong friendships, gain independence, challenge themselves, and strengthen their Jewish identities, all while having the best summer. Campers completing 10th grade in our JIT (Junior-in-Training) unit experience the ultimate in outdoor adventure!
Leadership Training Opportunities
Rising 8th graders: Jr. Counselor at Camp Marie Benator
Rising 8th graders can apply to be a Jr. Counselor this summer! Jr. Counselors have the opportunity to work with preschool campers ages 2-4 years old. General responsibilities include interacting with children and helping manage their safety, changing the campers before and after swim, and more. Community service hours can be earned for this position. Please note: applications for Summer 2024 are now closed. Please contact Claire Friedman at claire.friedman@atlantajcc.org for more information.
Rising 9th graders: Staff-in-Training program at MJCCA Day Camps
The MJCCA Summer Leadership Institute is a dynamic, hands-on program designed for rising 9th graders, offering the perfect introduction to becoming a camp counselor and future leader in the Jewish community. Participants will gain real-world experience working with campers at MJCCA Day Camps, bringing energy and creativity to the camp day while developing valuable leadership skills.
Staff-in-Training (SITs) will meet twice weekly in cohort sessions featuring influential community leaders, focusing on leadership development, best practices for working with children, and turning leadership ideas into action. The program also includes field trips designed to strengthen social bonds and provide opportunities for meaningful mitzvah community service projects, offering participants a chance to apply their new skills and earn community service hours.
With a focus on mental health, personal strengths development, and addressing community needs, the MJCCA Summer Leadership Institute equips teens with the tools they need to become compassionate, innovative leaders. By bridging traditional education with immersive, camp-like experiences, the program ensures that participants remain engaged and prepared for future leadership roles in camp and the greater Jewish Atlanta community.
Please contact MK Alford at mk.alford@atlantajcc.org for more information.
Staff Opportunities
Rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders and Older: Staff at MJCCA Day Camps
Staff members are the heart and soul of MJCCA Day Camps. It is their love, energy, and talent that provide our campers with extraordinary summers and lifelong memories. Our staff members are inspirational teachers and spirited leaders who help campers build skills, form friendships, and have the most FUN imaginable.
We offer lots of flexibility, allowing you to select the weeks that align most suitably with your schedule within our 11 weeks! We have positions available in drama, art, cooking, gymnastics, and our fun theme camps, which range from Mermaids and Unicorns to Graffiti Art to Science and Technology. We’re also looking for coaches and counselors for our many sports camps, including our flag football, soccer, multi-sports, and volleyball! For those who love spending time in the great outdoors, we also have opportunities in our traditional camp, Camp Isidore Alterman, with activities including boating, ropes course, zip line, archery, fishing, and so much more! Please contact campstaff@atlantajcc.org for more information.
Rising 12th Graders and Older: Staff at Camp Barney Medintz
As a staff member, you will gain leadership experience, learn invaluable skills, and meet staff from around the world! Working at Camp Barney Medintz is incredibly rewarding and an amazing way to build lifelong connections. Internships in a variety of areas are also available. Please contact summer@campbarney.org for more information.