Summer Camp Nurse- Camp Canopy:  All positions are seasonal and require team members to live on-site for the duration of camp (including training) unless otherwise agreed upon during the interview/hiring process.

Dates of position: 

Orientation:  June 14th- June 21st, 2026

Camper Sessions: June 22nd-July 3rd, 2026

                                July 6th- July 17th, 2026

                                July 20th-July 31st, 2026                

Location:  Franklin & Marshall College

                  Lancaster, PA 17604                 

Compensation & Benefits: 

• Summer Pay: $8,400
• On-campus housing 
• All meals
• Team t-shirts/ Laundry Service
• Team bus to/from camp or travel stipend

About Us

Camp Canopy provides an opportunity for children from our partner schools  to build a tight knit community in a safe setting that allows for exploration and fun.  We  believe in every child’s right to accessible, enriching summer experiences filled with joy and opportunities to develop critical skills for a successful future.  Camp serves ~600 campers (entering grades 4-7)) over 3 two-week sessions during the summer. 

Camp Canopy belongs to the Change Summer family of camps. Change Summer works in partnership with high achieving charter schools to offer an enriching summer experience for their students. Our dedicated staff are the heart and soul of what we do and simply put we could not change summer for thousands of children without them.  

Job Description

Camp Canopy  is seeking a Nurse to join our health center team. The Health Center Team is responsible for ensuring the health, wellness and safety of all campers and team members. 

Key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Reviewing camper health forms and reporting health needs to Head Nurse and/or Camp Director
• Administering camper prescription medications as directed;
• Providing nursing care as outlined in the Standing Orders and Health Center Procedures Manual
• Assessing campers and counselors who are ill or injured and determine if further medical attention is needed; 
• Assisting in stabilizing campers and counselors requiring transportation to medical facilities; 
• Communicating with families regarding camper health concerns 
• Documenting all health center visits and care rendered. This involves documentation of all over-the counter medicines, first aid treatment, and communication with parents, doctors/nurse practitioners or any other off-camp facilities; 
• Maintaining inventory of supplies; 
• Keeping the Health Center clean and organized; and 
• Working collaboratively with the Head Nurse and all Health Center team members to support the success of the Health Center mission.  

Required certifications and experience:

• Active RN Licensure in the State of Pennsylvania. Camp offers reimbursement for obtaining State licensure if necessary.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Experience working with and/or desire to work with school-aged children
• Ability to communicate effectively with families; 
• Desire to work in an outdoor, camp setting; 
• An “all hands” mentality (i.e., willingness to help ensure we provide the best experience for campers); 
• A willingness to receive and implement feedback in order to grow and develop; 
• A personality and character that exudes flexibility, self-awareness, integrity, curiosity, kindness, and patience;
• Availability to work for the entire camper season (including 1 week of team training and 3 two-week camper sessions). 

Change Summer is an equal-opportunity employer and hires without consideration to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Change Summer values diversity, equity, inclusion, and fairness and encourages candidates from historically underrepresented backgrounds to apply.