Our staff says it best

There's no better way to understand the staff experience at Camp Chen-A-Wanda than hearing directly from the people who lived it. These testimonials reflect the friendships, growth, and unforgettable moments that define a summer at Chenny.

General Counselor

This is the classic counselor role at summer camp! You'll live in a communal setting, share meals with your campers, take them to activities, join them on off-camp trips, and hang out everywhere in between. A typical day might have you on the basketball court first period and jumping into Fiddle Lake at the Aqua Park second period—always alongside your campers. As a counselor, you're more than a guide through the daily schedule—you're a leader, coach, role model, and friend. Confidence, creativity, energy, patience, kindness, and empathy are the keys to thriving in this role.

Specialty Counselor

Like a General Counselor, you'll live in a bunk and join your campers for meals and bunk time, bringing the same leadership, patience, and energy to daily life at camp. What sets a Specialist apart is that during activities, you head to your specialty area to instruct, coach, and supervise in your area of expertise. You'll need confidence, knowledge, and a passion for your sport or activity—and a talent for engaging campers to create fun, dynamic, and instructional experiences.

Below are the Specialist roles that we hire at Camp Chen-A-Wanda: