Work at Camp Davern

When you choose to work at Camp Davern, you work for the National Capital Region YMCA-YWCA and become part of a worldwide organization with a 150 year history.

There are numerous benefits associated with Camp Davern employment. Through staff training delivered in May and June, ongoing coaching, encouragement, and evaluation, Camp Davern seeks to instill:
  • An understanding of the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility
  • A considerable work ethic that combines long hours, attention to detail, and pride in work well done
  • The ability to think and act with imagination and creativity, often using only limited resources
  • A knowledge of safety procedures and methods of ensuring the well-being of younger children
  • A high degree of independence, resulting in increased self-confidence and a feeling of self-worth
  • Important skills necessary for successfully living and working in a close community;
  • An appreciation of diversity
  • The ability to collaborate around a shared vision, work towards common goals, and celebrate success
These skills are all highly transferable to any future career path. Summers at Camp Davern not only lay the groundwork for personal growth and development during the post high school years, but also set the stage for gainful employment after graduation and professional accomplishments later in life.

Staff members also reap the benefits of our staff development objectives, which includes skill development through goal setting, ongoing training and formal feedback from their supervisors. Returning staff members will engage in new job challenges each summer and be kept informed of upcoming training and development opportunities in our community.

Please refer to the Career Opportunities section of our website for positions currently available at Camp Davern.