What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Royall Summer and Year Round Counselor position at AUTISM SOCIETY OF NC INC?
Join the Camp Royall Team for Summer 2026 or Year-Round Opportunities!
Are you looking for an unforgettable experience in Summer 2026 or a meaningful part-time role year-round? Are you considering a future career in Recreation Therapy, Outdoor Education, Psychology, Speech or Occupational Therapy, or Special Education?
Camp Royall, owned and operated by the Autism Society of North Carolina, offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and adults with autism while gaining invaluable hands-on experience! You will learn effective strategies for communicating and engaging with individuals with autism to develop positive relationships and ensure that they have an amazing summer camp experience- and you do too!
Why Camp Royall?
As a Camp Royall Counselor, you will:
- Create a safe, fun, and supportive environment for campers to learn, grow, and thrive.
- Gain specialized training and experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum.
- Be part of a passionate, dedicated team making a lasting impact.
Hear from a camper:
"This camp has the best counselors, and I really loved the special attention my assigned counselor and all the others gave me. Camp Royall makes everyone feel special, and I always have a good time. My counselor was so encouraging to me and my buddy. I hope that someday I can be a camp counselor at Camp Royall and make someone feel as special as they make me." — Young Adult Camper
What You’ll Do
As a Camp Royall Counselor, you will:
- Lead and participate in activities that foster learning, independence, and fun.
- Work closely with fellow staff members to ensure an enriching and positive camp experience.
- Ensure that campers are safe and that their needs are met throughout their stay
- Assist campers with personal care which may include dressing, bathing, grooming, eating, and toileting.
Comprehensive Training Provided:
- Dates: May 19 – May 29, 2026
- Includes online coursework and in-person sessions to equip you with the skills and knowledge to support campers effectively.
Opportunities Available
Summer 2026 Positions:
- Live-On-Site Counselors: Immerse yourself in the full camp experience by living at Camp Royall during your role.
- Daytime-Only Counselors: Work daytime hours while supporting campers in various activities.
Dates:
- Staff Training: May 19 – May 29, 2026
- First Half of Summer (4 weeks): May 31 – June 26, 2026
- Vacation Week: June 29 – July 3, 2026
- Second Half of Summer (5 weeks): July 5 – August 7, 2026
- End-of-Summer Celebration: August 8, 2026
- Adult Retreat: August 9– August 14, 2026
Year-Round Opportunities:
- Weekend Live-In Counselors
- Commuter Counselors
- Opportunities to work during several week-long programs from September through April.
Qualifications:
Ready to Apply?
Join us at Camp Royall and be part of an incredible journey that changes lives—including yours!
- Counselors who live on site must be 18 at the start of employment.
- Commuter counselors must be 17 years of age at the start of employment and will commute daily to work.
Must also be:
- Physically able and willing to maintain constant supervision of campers and to fulfill all responsibilities fully.
- Patient, energetic, fun-loving, and hard-working – and have a good sense of humor!
- Willing and able to put the needs of others before your own.
- Flexible and able to work well with others, maintain open and effective communication.
- Accepting and respectful of those who think, behave, and interact differently.