Staff FAQs

Camp Micah is located in the towns of Bridgton and Sebago, Maine (the town line runs directly through camp). We are 45 minutes west of Portland and 2.5 hours north of Boston.

Nine days before the campers arrive at Micah, staff members begin orientation that will give you the tools needed to be successful as a Micah counselor. You will learn behavior management, daily routine/schedule, activity prep and planning, job expectations, and so much more. The goal of staff training is to bond the staff and get everyone ready to be part of the Micah staff team.

Counselors are offered a competitive salary which they receive by check or debit card at the end of the summer. You also have the option to receive payment weekly, if requested. Everyone is provided with food, housing, and laundry for the duration of employment.

Staff may arrive at camp via car, plane, train, or bus. Important details regarding arrival dates and time windows are shared with hired staff in February. Staff should not book travel until after carefully reading those guidelines so that transportation can be made available to get them from the airport, bus, or train terminal all the way to camp.

Hired staff can access a packing list by logging into the Camp Micah website. Generally, staff (and campers) bring casual, comfortable summer clothing and some personal items. Camp provides sheets, pillows, blankets, and bath towels for staff.

Staff are role models for campers. Micah is not a uniform camp and personal appearance is an individual matter but while contracted by Camp Micah, the leadership staff decide what is an acceptable “look” for staff members. We ask that you use your judgment about appropriate dress and be particularly aware of the messages that your clothes are sending. No messages about drugs, drunken behavior, or sexual (mis)conduct are acceptable at any time.

There is no more beautiful climate than Maine in the summer. Although it varies from summer to summer, the days are warm and the nights are cool.

The majority of our staff live in bunks with 8-9 campers. 2-3 staff members live in each bunk as co-counselors. Our bunks are equipped with electricity and bathrooms with 2 toilets, 2 showers, and 2 sinks. Each single bed has access to its own electrical outlets and storage cubbies.

Your cell phone should work on camp grounds and can be used during your free time in designated areas, out of the sight of campers. Wi-Fi is available to all staff.

Yes, we send your laundry out every Sunday and it is returned every Tuesday, washed, dried, and folded.

Judaism is woven into the fabric of Micah life as we appreciate the importance of connecting our campers to their rich Jewish heritage while understanding our collective responsibility to make the world a better place. Our truly unique and spirited Friday night services coupled with our exciting, creative and hands-on Shabbat programs make being Jewish fun! Jewish knowledge is learned in school and at home, Jewish connection through community and spirit is strengthened at Micah. While not all of our staff members are Jewish, there are opportunities to learn throughout the summer. Many non-Jewish staff say that Shabbat is their favorite time of the week!

To be an effective counselor, we believe everyone needs time to rejuvenate. In order to ensure a happy, well-rested, and effective staff, counselors receive at least one activity period off per day. In addition, each staff member receives three nights off per week plus six days off, one per week, during the summer.

The Typical Daily Schedule:

• 8:00 am: Wake Up
• 8:25: Flag Raising
• 8:30: Breakfast
• 9:00: Bunk Clean up
• 9:45-12:35: 3 Activity Periods
• 12:45: Lunch
• 1:30: Rest Hour
• 2:45-5:35 : 3 Activity Periods
• 5:35: Free Time Before Dinner
• 6:10: Flag lowering
• 6:15: Dinner
• 7:00: Free Time for campers
• Evening Activity (start times vary by age group)

Throughout the week, there are inter-camp competitions, hikes, special events, and surprises around every corner!