Camp SAY is a two-week overnight camp, located in San Antonio, TX, that offers competitive pay for a variety of positions! Staff Dates for 2027 are Sunday, July 11th – Saturday, July 31st (including training).
All Staff members at Camp SAY are called to support, encourage, and engage campers socially, emotionally, and physically. This can range from helping with conflict resolution to modeling what it means to be a great listener. We encourage all staff members to bring their enthusiasm, creativity, flexibility, and generosity. Stay tuned; applications will open this Fall.
Camp Counselor: Camp Counselors are residential staff members who live in a cabin with campers and provide consistent supervision, care, and support throughout the camp experience. Their primary responsibility is to protect and promote the safety, well-being, and inclusion of every camper in their care. Camp Counselors work closely with their co-counselors and Head Counselor to create a welcoming, supportive, and well-organized cabin community. Responsibilities include preparing the cabin before campers arrive; helping campers settle in; supporting morning, bedtime, and personal-care routines; facilitating nightly bunk meetings; supervising campers in cabins, restrooms, and shared spaces; encouraging campers to care for their belongings and living environment; and communicating promptly with leadership about any camper needs or concerns. Throughout the day, Camp Counselors lead and support a variety of camp activities, including recreation, outdoor activities, creative and performing arts, group-bonding experiences, Choice Activities, Teams, and special events. Some Camp Counselors may be assigned additional activity-leadership responsibilities, such as leading a Teams group or Choice Activity, or supporting a camper-led creative or performing arts project, based on their strengths and the needs of the camp program. Camp Counselors accompany campers throughout their daily schedules, support transitions, participate actively in camp life, and work collaboratively with staff across all areas of camp.
Travel Counselor/Driver: Travel Counselors/Drivers are members of the Camp SAY Travel Team and work under the direction of the Travel Coordinator. They support the safe, organized transportation of campers and staff before, during, and after camp. Responsibilities include collecting and dropping off campers and staff at San Antonio International Airport and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport; supporting airport arrivals, departures, and camper handovers; supervising campers while traveling or waiting at the airport; transporting campers or staff to off-site medical appointments when directed; running approved camp-related errands; and assisting with other transportation needs. Travel Counselors/Drivers may also help prepare vehicles and travel materials, organize supplies, confirm transportation details, maintain accurate passenger and travel records, and communicate updates or concerns promptly to the Travel Coordinator and Camp Leadership Team. When not completing travel duties, they may support the camp office, activities, and other areas of camp as assigned. Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license, have a safe driving record, and be comfortable operating approved vehicles, including minivans and SUVs. All drivers must complete Camp SAY’s driver-screening and approval requirements and follow all transportation, supervision, and vehicle-safety procedures.
Office/Support Staff: Office & Support Staff help keep the day-to-day operations of Camp SAY organized, responsive, and running smoothly. They work under the direction of the Office Manager and provide practical and administrative support across all areas of camp. Responsibilities may include answering and directing phone calls; supporting approved communication with camper families; assisting with data entry and recordkeeping; organizing camper mail; preparing and distributing schedules, attendance lists, and other materials; maintaining office and supply inventories; and keeping shared administrative spaces organized. Office & Support Staff also provide hands-on support throughout camp. This may include preparing materials for activities and special events; helping with setup and breakdown; supporting camper and staff transitions; delivering supplies; assisting the Travel, Health and Programming Teams when requested; and completing other operational tasks assigned by Camp Leadership. This is a varied and active role that requires flexibility, initiative, attention to detail, and a willingness to help wherever needed. Staff may have access to confidential camper, family, and staff information and must follow all Camp SAY privacy, safeguarding, and recordkeeping procedures.
Photographer: The Camp Photographer captures high-quality photographs and video that document the Camp SAY experience and celebrate the joy, connection, creativity, and community of camp. They work with the Camp Director and Programming Director to identify key activities, events, and moments to capture. Responsibilities include photographing and filming daily activities, cabin groups, camper-led creative work, performances, special events, and Visiting Day; selecting, organizing, and completing basic edits of content; and preparing approved photographs for daily upload to the Camp SAY Tumblr blog and CampMinder’s parent-facing photo gallery. They also provide suitable photographs and video to SAY’s Marketing Team for approved social media, promotional, and organizational use. All content must be reviewed and authorized through the process established by the Camp Director before being published or shared. The Photographer must follow all photo permissions, privacy, and safeguarding procedures. Content may only be captured using approved equipment and shared through approved Camp SAY systems. It must not be posted to personal accounts, retained for personal use, or shared outside the organization. The Photographer must respect requests not to be photographed or filmed and avoid disrupting activities or camper interactions.
Nurse (Health Center): Camp Nurses are members of the Camp SAY Health Care Team and work under the direction of the Health Director. They provide appropriate health care to campers and staff while promoting health, safety, and well-being throughout camp. Responsibilities include completing arrival and departure health checks; administering and documenting medications; assessing and responding to injuries, illnesses, and other health concerns; maintaining accurate, confidential, and timely health records; monitoring individuals who require follow-up care; and communicating relevant health information to the Health Director, appropriate members of the Camp Leadership Team, and camper families. Camp Nurses help maintain a clean, organized, and appropriately stocked Health Center and ensure that medications and medical supplies are stored securely. They also assist in determining when further assessment or off-site medical care is required and support the safe transfer of care to urgent care, hospital, or emergency services when directed. Applicants must be Registered Nurses licensed to practice in Texas or eligible to obtain the appropriate Texas license. When required, Camp SAY will cover the cost of obtaining Texas licensure. Camp Nurses must follow all Camp SAY health-care protocols, documentation requirements, confidentiality standards, and medication-management procedures.
Health Care Associate: Health Care Associates are non-clinical members of the Camp SAY Health Care Team. Working under the direction of the Health Director and Camp Nurses, they provide practical, administrative, and general support to help the Health Center operate safely, calmly, and efficiently. Responsibilities may include welcoming campers and staff to the Health Center; completing administrative and recordkeeping tasks; supporting the organization of arrival and departure health checks; maintaining supplies and equipment; keeping the Health Center clean and organized; assisting with infection-prevention procedures; helping campers remain comfortable while waiting to see a nurse; and communicating observations or concerns promptly to a Camp Nurse or the Health Director. Health Care Associates may help locate campers who are due to visit the Health Center, accompany campers or staff to off-site medical appointments as a support person, and assist the Health Care Team with other non-clinical tasks as directed. This is not a nursing or trainee-nursing position. Health Care Associates do not administer medication, provide clinical treatment, conduct clinical assessments, or make clinical decisions. All medical concerns and decisions must be referred directly to a Camp Nurse or the Health Director. This role requires strong organization, attention to detail, compassion, discretion, and respect for medical confidentiality.
Care Specialist: The Care Specialist supports the mental, emotional, and social health (MESH) and well-being of campers and staff throughout Camp SAY. They work closely with the Camp Director, Health Director, Senior Head Counselors, and other members of the Camp Leadership Team to provide proactive support, consultation, and appropriate intervention. Before camp, the Care Specialist reviews relevant camper information and collaborates with Camp Leadership to identify support needs and develop individualized support or action plans when required. During camp, they provide a calm and supportive space for campers and staff; conduct check-ins; help staff respond effectively to emotional, behavioral, or social concerns; and recommend strategies that support continued participation in camp. The Care Specialist takes a lead role in responding to significant MESH concerns, including crisis situations and concerns relating to self-harm or safety. They assess when additional support or escalation is required, collaborate with Camp Leadership and the Health Care Team, and help determine when external professional support or an early departure from camp may be necessary. Responsibilities also include documenting direct and indirect interventions; maintaining appropriate confidentiality; contributing to communication with parents or caregivers when requested; and supporting staff with guidance, debriefing and practical strategies. The Care Specialist must be appropriately qualified and experienced in supporting the mental, emotional and social well-being of children and adolescents. A professional background in social work, counseling, psychology, mental health or a related field is required, together with experience responding calmly and appropriately to significant mental-health and safeguarding concerns.
Leadership Staff: Camp SAY Leadership Staff guide, support, and supervise staff while helping ensure a safe, consistent, and positive camp experience for every camper. Leadership at Camp SAY operates as a chain of support, with each role working collaboratively to identify needs, solve problems, and help staff succeed. Leadership Staff positions include Senior Head Counselor, Head Counselor, Health Director, Care Specialist, Programming Coordinator, Arts & Crafts Director, and other designated leadership positions. Responsibilities vary by position but may include supervising and supporting staff; monitoring camper care and well-being; coordinating areas of camp operations or programming; responding to concerns; maintaining accurate communication and documentation; and helping implement Camp SAY’s policies, procedures, and values. Leadership Staff are expected to participate in required virtual preparation meetings before camp and may need to arrive earlier or remain later than general staff, depending on their position. Specific responsibilities, dates, and expectations will be discussed directly with the Camp Director.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with our Director of Camp SAY, Rich Stephens, at rich@say.org or 332-330-9253.
