CORA Services

Summer Camp Counselors (Early Childhood) - Fishtown/Kensington Area

CORA Services  •  $14.25/hr  •  Philadelphia, PA (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

CORA Services is a dynamic and growing not for profit organization in Philadelphia. For more than 50 years, CORA has served children and families experiencing emotional, academic and social challenges that impact their development and productivity. Our mission is to empower children, young people and families to thrive through quality and compassionate service.

Coming home for Spring break? Apply NOW to schedule an interview and lock in the best summer job with CORA’s Community Services Division! We are currently seeking full-time Summer Camp Counselors to join our Early Years Summer Camp in June 2026.

Love working with young children (2-5 year olds)?

Want to have fun while making a difference?

Then we have the job for you!

Camp Location:

Huntingdon Mills (2137 E. Huntingdon Street, 19125) in Fishtown

Dates: Camp runs from June 22 - August 21, 2026

Camp Counselor training will be held from June 15 -19, 2026

These are full-time, summer/temporary positions

Hourly pay rate: $14.25/hour

Schedule: 8am- 4pm - Mondays through Fridays

Applications received before April 30th will be given priority!

Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • H.S. Diploma or GED
  • Candidates must be at least 18 years old with at least 2 years of verifiable experience working with children (can include babysitting)
  • Licensed childcare or camp counselor experience preferred
  • Background clearances required at CORA’s expense (we can accept clearances completed within the last 12 months)
  • Pre-employment health and tuberculosis screening required (we can accept documentation of health screening & TB testing completed within the last 12 months)
  • Must be able to attend all training days and available to work full camp session
  • Must have reliable transportation to/from work location

CORA Services Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

CORA Services

About CORA Services

Established in 1971 by Sr. Charity Kohl, a Sister of the Good Shepherd, CORA Services is a private, not-for-profit service organization located in Philadelphia, PA. CORA provides an array of comprehensive professional services focused on prevention, intervention, remediation and referral assistance.

School Services:

Career Development

Counseling

Educational Support

Occupational Therapy

Psychology

Speech/Language

Community Services:

Afterschool Programming and Summer Camps

Juvenile Justice System Youth Services

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment and Intervention

Parenting Services and Workshops

Teen/Young Adult Pregnancy Support

Truancy Prevention and Intervention

Rooted in a tradition of care and compassion, the Mission of CORA Services is to assist children, youth and families experiencing emotional, academic and social challenges which impede their development and productivity. The Vision of CORA Services is to provide new perspectives, direction, empowerment, and hope for children, youth and families. Sister Charity cared deeply about helping her community, and her vision to help “at-risk” children has grown into a non-profit agency serving more than 16,000 children and families in the Philadelphia area annually.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Philadelphia, PA
Year Founded
1971
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