Our staff are creative, energetic, and excited Jewish college students who show genuine care for children and who make the summer come alive.

Our madrihim (counselors) serve as cabin counselors and as program leaders and specialists.  Being a counselor is a demanding and rewarding position which allows for in-depth, exciting, and meaningful interaction with campers of all ages.  Junior Counselors are entering college freshmen.  Senior Counselors are entering college sophomores or older.  Rashei Eidot (unit heads) are college graduates or older who serve as program directors and coordinators for their units and as members of the all-camp planning team.  Sganim Rashei Eidot (assistant unit heads), preferably entering college seniors, help in this process and also serve as senior bunk counselors.  Specialists round out the staff, bringing their expertise in a specific programmatic area to the camp community.

We choose our staff members for their maturity, Judaic knowledge, special skills, camping and youth experience, and genuine care for children.  Our staff is extensively trained in counseling techniques, child development, and camp life.  The safety and well being of our campers is our foremost concern and each staff member takes this responsibility personally.  Camp JRF staff members bring positive, safe, and Jewish experiences to each of our campers.