Recreation Intern Practicum

🌟 Recreation Internship & Practicum – Camp Weequahic (Lakewood, PA)

📍 Location: Camp Weequahic, Lakewood, Pennsylvania
📅 Dates: June 13 – August 10
💰 Compensation: Estimated $2,000 + travel stipend, all-expenses-paid housing, staff uniforms, and meals provided
🏕 Work Type: On-site, full-time (seasonal internship)

Who We Are

Camp Weequahic is a premier summer camp in Northeastern Pennsylvania specializing in creating unforgettable experiences for children through sports, adventure, creativity, and connection.

But we’re more than just fun facilitators — we’re passionate about personal and professional growth. Our Recreation Internship is designed to give you hands-on experience in activity design,  leadership, risk management, and participant engagement — all while developing real-world skills you can apply in recreation, education, and leadership careers.

We also offer structured practicum opportunities, allowing students to meet academic requirements, earn credit, and document applied learning in a professional recreation environment.

What You’ll Do

As a Recreation Intern / Practicum student, you’ll:

• Plan and lead a variety of recreational activities and programs for campers aged 7–16
• Collaborate with team members to manage activities and ensure smooth operations
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging camp environment
• Apply principles of recreation management, program evaluation, and youth development
• Contribute to staff training, program improvement, and end-of-session events
• Reflect weekly on your professional growth and practicum learning objectives

Students seeking practicum credit can work with their universities to structure hours and learning outcomes that align with academic requirements.

Who We’re Looking For

We value willingness over experience. You don’t need all the skills yet — just the drive to learn and courage to try.

Ideal candidates are:

• Energetic, adaptable, and enthusiastic about working with young people
• Interested in recreation, physical education, youth work, or related fields
• Open to feedback, personal growth, and teamwork
• Excited to take initiative and help create a positive camp culture

Whether you’re studying Recreation Management, Sports Science, Education, or a related field — this is your chance to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting while building professional skills and practicum hours.

Why This Internship Matters

You’ll leave camp with:
✅ Real-world leadership and program management experience
✅ Internship & practicum credit opportunities
✅ A network of peers and professionals from around the world
✅ Confidence in your ability to teach, lead, and inspire
✅ A summer filled with growth, learning, and unforgettable memories