Maas staff are trustworthy and caring individuals committed to working with young children and adolescents in a Jewish environment. Each summer our Camp Directors, supervisors, counselors and specialists work tirelessly to ensure a fun, safe, meaningful experience for each and every camper.

During the off-season we dedicate a great deal of time recruiting and interviewing staff to find qualified people to join the Maas team. Over 200 staff members are carefully selected for their interpersonal skills, warmth and sensitivity, maturity, enthusiasm, energy and commitment to Jewish values. Staff are selected after an intense interview process which includes background and reference checks.

Eighty percent of our staff are returning alumni. Junior or 1st-year counselors, those entering 12th grade, are chosen based on excellent performance in our TSS/CIT program. All counselors and supervisors are college-age or graduate students and selected because they have shown outstanding characteristics and leadership abilities to be excellent role models for our campers.

Before the campers arrive, our staff participate in one of the longest training periods of any camp. Throughout the summer, ongoing training and evaluation takes place to enhance and compliment our pre-camp sessions. Our specialists are talented, creative and nurturing people with skills in their designated areas to provide a fun and enriching experience for the campers. Waterfront specialists and wilderness trip leaders are all certified in various courses such as WSI, ALS, LGT, First Aid and CPR.

The Maas team includes a group of International staff from Israel, England, Australia, Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Scotland, New Zealand, Holland, Russia, and Romania. Our campers really enjoy learning about the different regions and cultures from which our international staff hail.

Our forte is developing a close-knit community that feels like a second home to both staff and campers. Our small staff to camper ratio develops closeness, kindles meaningful relationships and allows for direct supervision. This is why campers return to us year after year.