The Borough of Riverdale is seeking applications for Summer Recreation Counselors for the 2026 summer program. Applicants must be at least 16 years old by the start of the summer recreation program and must be Riverdale residents. Applications are available at the Borough Hall and can be downloaded from the Borough website. Applications will be accepted during April only.
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--- Document: 2026 Summer Recreation Counselor Application Document ---
2026
SUMMER
RECREATION
COUNSELORS
SUMMER REC Counselor Applications will be
accepted during April ONLY.
Please pick up an application at the Borough Hall or
download from Borough Website:
www.riverdalenj.gov
You must be 16 years old by the start of Summer Rec and
a Riverdale Resident to apply.
Questions?? email Stephanie Colella at
scolella@riverdalenj.gov
Riverdale Summer Camp 2026
Counselor Job Description
1.
Insure safety & well-being of children with appropriate supervision, discipline and instruction.
2.
Greet campers upon arrival. Lead campers to and from each activity/event. Dismiss campers to
parents. (Only campers who have permission from their parent to walk may do so.)
3.
Maintain camper attendance, accept parent notes, advise camp director of any special needs or
problems.
4.
Deal with campers immediate needs such as bathroom trips, questions, concerns, injuries, etc.
5.
Work with a positive attitude that provides a basis for fun.
6.
Perform other duties as required and necessary.
I understand and agree to the expectations of the Summer Camp Counselor position. I will work to the
best of my ability according to the guidelines set out above.
Signature
Date
Printed Name
2026 SUMMER REC CALENDAR
(Daily activities subject to change, you will be informed of scheduling changes)
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
June 22
WELCOME TO
SUMMER
RECREATION
Ice Cream Truck Visit
June 23
REC DAY
TIE-DYE SHIRTS
Ice Cream Truck Visit
June 24
BOWLING
Holiday Bowl, Oakland
Bus Departs: 12:00 PM
Bus Returns: 2:30PM
June 25
REC DAY
Seeing Eye Dogs
9:30 AM
Ice Cream Truck Visit
June 26
REC DAY
First Responders Day
Get to meet your local First
Responders and learn about
their service to Riverdale
June 29
Jack’s Petting Zoo
On-site activity
Starts 9:30am
June 30
REC DAY
Seeing Eye Dogs
(rain date)
Ice Cream Truck Visit
July 1
BOWLING
Holiday Bowl, Oakland
Bus Departs: 12:00 PM
Bus Returns: 2:30 PM
July 2
REC DAY
Ice Cream Truck Visit
July 3
NO REC TODAY
July 6
Monster Mini Golf
Fairfield
Bus Departs: 9:30 AM
Bus Returns: 12:30 PM
July 7
REC DAY
Ice Cream Truck Visit
July 8
BOWLING
Holiday Bowl, Oakland
Bus Departs: 12:00 PM
Bus Returns: 2:30 PM
July 9 REC DAY
Halloween In July
Wear your favorite Halloween
costume / Orange & Black –
Activities All Day!
Ice Cream Truck Visit
July 10
INDOOR MOVIE DAY
On-Site Activity
Starts 9:30 AM
July 13
FUNPLEX
East Hanover
Bus Departs: 9:15 AM
Bus Returns: 2:30 PM
July 14
REC DAY
Ice Cream Truck Visit
July 15
BOWLING
Holiday Bowl, Oakland
Bus Departs: 12:00 PM
Bus Returns: 2:30 PM
July 16
REC DAY
Ice Cream Truck Visit
July 17
NJ BATTLE ZONE
Wayne
Bus Departs: 9:15 AM
Bus Returns: 12:30 PM
July 20
TRAMPOLINE
SKY ZONE, Wayne
Bus Departs: 11:30 AM
Bus Returns: 2:30 PM
July 21
REC DAY
Ice Cream Truck Visit
July 22
BOWLING
Holiday Bowl, Oakland
Bus Departs: 12:00 PM
Bus Returns: 2:30 PM
July 23
REC DAY
Ice Cream Truck Visit
July 24
LAST DAY OF REC!
BBQ, INFLATABLES & LOTS
OF FUN!! Wear swimsuit
under clothes & bring towel
Ice Cream Truck Visit
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