Summer Day Camp Specialist Positions - Camp Pikati

We are hiring for Summer Day Camp Specialist Positions at Camp Pikati for the 2026 Summer season! Please review the attached job descriptions for job qualifications and specifications and apply here if you are interested in joining us as a member of our team for this upcoming summer.

Camp Pikati (pike-a-tee) means “camp across the Pike!” Each week campers have fun filling their days with traditional camp games, sports, arts and crafts, swimming, relay races, archery, and camp wide special themes!

2026 Summer Day Camp Specialist Positions

• Inclusion and Behavior Specialist ($17.00 per hour-$23.00 per hour)
• New Games Specialist ($17.00 per hour-$18.00 per hour)

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• Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture.
• In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.
• We are welcoming: we are open to all.
• We are a place where you can belong and become.
• We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.
• We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.
• We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
• We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

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• Members are the heart of this organization.
• They are the reason we exist.
• Members are the most important visitors we have, whether they visit by mail, phone or in person.
• They are not statistics and always deserve our respect.
• No matter what we are hired to do, satisfying members’ needs and wants is everyone’s first and most important responsibility.

The West Suburban YMCA is a charitable organization that welcomes all by creating a community that hires individuals of any age, race, gender, religion, heritage, economic circumstance, or physical ability. We focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility to ensure all children, adults and families are healthy, confident and connected.

*After completing the application process, you will have the opportunity to complete your Talent Profile by our joining our Talent Community!