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Camp Atwater, the oldest Black-owned and operated residential summer camp in the United States (est. 1921), is seeking a highly experienced Waterfront Director to lead and manage our entire waterfront operation for Summer 2026. This is a senior program leadership role responsible for the safety, supervision, and overall management of all water-based activities. The Waterfront Director sets the standard for professional lifeguarding, risk management, and aquatic leadership while creating a ...

For more than a century, Camp Atwater has been a place where young people discover confidence, culture, and community. Founded in 1921, Camp Atwater is the oldest Black-owned and operated residential summer camp in the United States and has served tens of thousands of youth from across the country and around the world. We are seeking an energetic, creative, and mission-driven Program Director to help lead the daily camp experience and create unforgettable programs for campers ages 8 15. This ...

Lead One of the Most Historic Youth Camps in AmericaFounded in 1921, Camp Atwater is the oldest Black-owned and operated residential summer camp in the United States. For more than a century, Camp Atwater has empowered young people through leadership development, cultural affirmation, outdoor recreation, and lifelong community. Operated by the Urban League of Springfield, Camp Atwater is more than a summer camp it is a living legacy that has shaped generations of young leaders. We are ...

Lead One of the Most Historic Youth Camps in America Founded in 1921, Camp Atwater is the oldest Black-owned and operated residential summer camp in the United States. For more than a century, Camp Atwater has empowered young people through leadership development, cultural affirmation, outdoor recreation, and lifelong community. Operated by the Urban League of Springfield, Camp Atwater is more than a summer camp it is a living legacy that has shaped generations of young leaders. We are ...