Work at Camp Desi Roots
Our counselors are the heart of camp — the ones who turn a week of activities into a week kids remember for life. If you love working with South Asian youth and want to help build a space where they feel seen, we’d love to hear from you.
Lead & Inspire
WHY WORK HERE
More Than a Summer Job
Our camps help kids explore identity, family history, culture, and belonging through storytelling, outdoor adventure, and meaningful connection.
Community, Not Just Camp
Join a tight-knit team of educators, artists, and organizers who care deeply about South Asian identity and belonging — not just a summer gig.
Real Responsibility
Lead workshops, run activities, and help design the moments campers remember — this isn't a "watch and supervise" role.
A Space to Grow
Build skills in youth leadership, cultural programming, and mentorship, alongside a team that invests in your growth too.
OPEN POSITIONS
Current Openings
Overnight Camp Counselor
Lead cabin groups through a full week at Pocono Plateau.
Family & Mentors
CAMP SHOULD BE FOR EVERY FAMILY.
Accessibility and inclusivity is one of our core values, which is why we provide full scholarships every year to families who wouldn’t otherwise be able to send their kids to camp. When you contribute to the Camp Desi Roots Scholarship Fund, you help us realize this vision.
Family Connection
" Camp gave me a place to be fully myself while helping kids find that same feeling — it's the most meaningful work I do all year. ,,
– A Camp Desi Roots Counselor
COME FIND YOUR PEOPLE.
Rooted in culture. Connected through community. Growing through adventure.