Our Camp Team
ABOUT OUR CAMPS We choose to license our camps with the Board of Health and adhere to Massachusetts Department of Public Health regulations even though most municipal camps are exempt from this. We do this to ensure that our camps meet the same standards that parents expect from other high-quality summer camps.
WE LOVE CAMP.
We live camp, too. Wayland Recreation camps come to you with ton of camp expertise. Our camp team has worked in all levels of camping. Our Wayland Rec Camp Director has a master’s degree in child development, and our preschool camp is led by high-level certified Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care (EEC) personnel who have decades of experience. Wayland's Recreation Director has been running summer camps for over 20 years (day camps, sports camps, sleepaway camps), and also accredits and educates camps all over New England with the American Camp Association.
We consider the selection of our staff to be our most important responsibility as directors. We select sensitive and enthusiastic individuals who are dedicated to working with children. Our staff team is comprised of great people who are also students, teachers, athletes, coaches, nurses, artists, scientists, and even parents. The average age of our staff is over 26 years, and among them there are many years of dedication and service in education systems and youth organizations.
TRAINING & SCREENING
Our staff undergo 30 to 40 hours of mandatory trainings that involve an in depth examination of program policies, emergency procedures, group work, curriculum planning, behavior management, bully prevention, team building, service learning, character building and child development. Training and Certifications in Safety, CPR & AED and Basic First Aid are mandatory. All staff submit a Written Application with work history and references and are screened, interviewed and background checked prior to hire. All staff are then background 
checked through the Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check & Sexual Offender Registry Information (SORI) check and US Dept of Justice National Sex Offender Public Website.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested in working at one of our Summer Camps or the Wayland Town Beach? We have flexible schedules with fun and exciting working environment, plus lots of training. We hire Beach Staff, Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, Snack Bar Staff, Coaches, Camp Counselors, and Specialists. Full summer commitment is highly recommended.
Fill out an application and send it in to us! Applications are accepted until all positions are filled. It is strongly recommended for candidates to communicate with the Recreation Department independently, without the help of the candidates’ parent. All Camp applicants must be 16 years old by the first day of Camp. Work Permits from your School District are required for all employees under the age of 18 years.
Wayland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local Board of Health. Parents of licensed camps may request copies of background checks, health care and discipline policies as well as procedures for filing grievances, pursuant to 105 CMR 430.000: Minimum Standards for Recreational Camps for Children (State Sanitary Code, Chapter IV)