The Cornerstone Fellowship is a Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC) program promoting Jewish culture enhancement at camp by offering educational training and professional development to exemplary returning camp staff. The quality of education provided at camp is dependent on the quality and training of the staff. Returning counselors are the “cornerstones” of their camp, having spent time growing into their roles and delving into the mission of their camp community. Every camp has a vision, reflective of their Jewish mission and philosophy, and Cornerstone Fellows are invigorated to amplify Jewishness and create innovative programming that serve to elevate their camp’s vision. Cornerstone Fellows attend a conference prior to camp and work throughout the summer on a special initiative in camp. 

*This fellowship ran in 2023 and 2024 and has not yet been confirmed for 2025.

The Leadership Seminar in Israel for Camp Staff offers participants an intensive learning and leadership program with Hartman faculty in a pluralistic environment, rooted in the Hartman iEngage curriculum. The week-long seminar in Jerusalem will integrate learning about Israel with exploring Jewish identity, and help counselors navigate their own questions about Israel and Jewish peoplehood.  

In addition to faculty-led learning, the seminar will include hevruta study, trip-based learning, and time for participants to reflect on applying what they learn to the camp setting. The program welcomes participants of all Jewish backgrounds and learning levels. Participants will gain confidence, inspiration, and ideas for planning and leading conversations and learning experiences at their camp related to Israel and Jewish peoplehood.  

The Pre-Med/Health Sciences Intern will work as a specialist and will support the camp’s healthcare team in all areas they work in. Under the supervision of the Healthcare Center Manager and Camp Doctor the intern will be engaged with and support all activities in the Health Care Center, such as camper sick call hours, observe distribution of camper meds, and accompany campers on out of camp medical appointments. This internship is intended for a pre-med student or a student interested in a career in the health sciences in general. The mentor will be a doctor or nurse.

The Camper Care Intern will work as a specialist and will work closely with the Kehilah (Community) Care Team on a daily basis. The Camper Care Intern will help ensure all campers who need support are being attended to and will support the counselors on the techniques used to support these campers for a successful day. This internship is intended for a student majoring in psychology, guidance counseling, or areas of mental health support in general. The mentor for this position will be a psychologist, social worker, certified mental health professional, or licensed disabilities inclusion professional.

The Marketing and Communications Intern will work as a specialist and will work closely with an Assistant Director to tell the story of the summer via social media, photography, and parent communications. This intern will photograph campwide programs and capture special moments throughout the summer. The intern will also prepare a weekly magazine for parents summarizing each eda’s activities for that week, and any other communications to parents regarding things happening at camp. Additionally, the intern will run the CJ social media account providing our community with a glimpse inside our summer. This internship is intended for students studying communications, marketing, photography, or other related fields. The mentor for this position will be a marketing or communications professional.

The Accounting and Logistics Intern will work closely with one of the camp’s Assistant Director’s in ensuring that the day-to-day programming needs are being met. The Intern will help manage the system of supply requests, be involved in the ordering of supplies of any kind in a fiscally responsible way, and the logistic coordination needs for special days, out of camp trips, overnights, and camper transportation. The Intern will work to ensure purchase, credit card usage and receipts policies are being upheld by anyone spending money on behalf of camp. This internship is intended for students studying project planning, organizational management, business (profit and non-profit), accounting, or other related fields. The mentor for this position will be a business professional.

The Jewish Education Intern will work closely with the Rosh Chinuch (Head of Education) to develop and implement experiential Jewish and Israel programming for campers. They will assist in creating engaging, age-appropriate activities related to Jewish history, culture, and values, and help organize T’filot, Peulah Eda, Hebrew immersion, education infused into activities, and other programs. This internship is designed for students pursuing Jewish studies, education, or leadership roles in the Jewish community. The mentor will be a professional Jewish educator.

The Outdoor Education Intern will work as a specialist supporting the camp’s outdoor education program. This includes assisting in teaching campers about nature, ecology, sustainability, and conservation practices. The intern will help organize hikes, outdoor skills workshops, and environmental stewardship projects such as recycling or camp beautification initiatives. This internship is ideal for students studying environmental science, ecology, education, or related fields. The mentor will be an environmental educator or conservation professional.

The IT and AV Support Intern will work closely with camp staff and our IT company to maintain and troubleshoot the camp’s technology infrastructure and AV equipment. Responsibilities include providing tech support, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring that hardware, software, and audiovisual systems are functioning properly. The intern will assist with setting up and managing sound systems, projectors, microphones, and other AV equipment for events and programs. This internship is ideal for students studying information technology, computer science, or systems management, with an interest in audiovisual technology. The mentor will be an IT or AV professional.

The Event Planning Intern will assist the program team in coordinating camp-wide events such as special days, trips, Bikkurim (color war), BO night, Shabbatayada, and special programs. The intern will help with planning, logistics, and execution of large-scale and marquee events, working closely with the camp’s Assistant Director to ensure seamless operations. This internship is intended for students interested in event planning, hospitality management, or recreation management. The mentor will be an event planning or hospitality professional.

The Employee Experience Intern will play a key role in boosting staff morale and fostering a positive, fun, and connected staff community throughout the summer.This intern will focus on planning and executing enhanced bonding and recreational activities designed to create lasting memories and support the well-being of camp staff.

They will plan a wide range of events, such as sports tournaments, themed social nights, staff snack, and professional development sessions, all aimed at strengthening the staff community. The intern will also manage the staff Days Off/Nights Off calendar and help organize transportation for staff during time off. This internship is ideal for students studying human resources, organizational management, psychology, or related fields. The mentor will be a human resources or people operations professional. 

The Video Production Intern will work as a specialist, capturing the magic of camp through video storytelling. This role includes filming campwide programs, special events, and everyday moments to create engaging content. The intern will produce a weekly highlight video to share with the camp community and a full summer recap video. Additionally, they will edit videos for promotional purposes, including social media clips and video newsletters. This internship is ideal for students studying film, video production, or media arts. The mentor for this position will be a professional in video production or media.