How to Apply

We ask that you have completed at least one year of college/university and will be turning 19 within the current year.

Read the General Information provided about what it is like to work at Camp Fernwood including the staff policies. (If you wish you can download our Staff Information PDF  for future reference)

Fill out our Staff Application either online or download our Staff Application and mail a copy to:

Camp Fernwood/Ellyn Black
6035 Goshen Road
Newtown Square, PA 19073

We need two references to be completed along with your complete application.

Please have TWO reliable people fill out the reference forms and send them to us by email, fax (610-356-7604) or mail.

Your references can fill out our online reference form (just give them the link) or they can also download our reference form in PDF file and mail it to us.

Your references can fill out our online reference form (just give them the link) or they can also download our reference form in PDF file and mail it to us.  On your application, make sure you put three references down with their current information so we may contact them if needed.

The references should be a previous employer or supervisor, a coach, teacher, professor, childcare provider, or someone who can comment on your skills and/or ability to work with people and children.

We would also appreciate your picture sent to us by mail or e-mail. It can be directly uploading through the on line application. Or feel free to attach it to an email or send it to us by mail.

After we receive your information, emails, phone calls and an interview process will take place. Staff are selected on the basis of their skills and interest in working with children.

We look forward to hearing from you.  If you have any questions, please email Ellyn Black at Ellyn@campfernwood.com.

* In order to read PDF files you will need a copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you need this program, it is a free download from the Adobe Website.