2027 Camp PAL Volunteer Summer Intern

Creative Speech Solutions • Summit, NJ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Creative Speech Solutions, LLC (CSS) is recruiting Speech Pathology or Occupational Therapy students for its six-week volunteer summer internship program supporting Camp PAL (Play and Learn), a therapeutic summer program for children with learning differences. The camp is held at Southern Blvd Elementary School in Chatham, New Jersey, a few miles from CSS’s Summit office. Camp runs Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from June 29 through August 5, 2027, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Interns work from 12:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to assist with setup and cleanup.

The internship is intended for students seeking observation hours or volunteer experience relevant to graduate school, including requirements associated with ASHA. Interns gain hands-on experience observing and assisting certified therapists as they use therapeutic intervention strategies with children with a wide range of developmental disabilities. The program offers insight into therapy techniques and opportunities to observe children’s progress through play. Camp activities include sports, arts and crafts, music, and games, with small-group activities focused on skill acquisition and positive group dynamics. Language, social, and sensory activities are incorporated throughout the camp day to help children develop skills and apply them in real-life situations.

Applicants must commit to all six weeks and attend two mandatory training sessions before camp begins. The training dates are to be determined in May or June 2027; one session will be via Zoom and the other at Southern Blvd School. Two letters of recommendation, preferably relating to experience with children, are required at or soon after the interview. The referees must send letters on letterhead directly to the specified email address. Interns who demonstrate strong performance may receive a detailed, customized letter of recommendation for graduate school.

Requirements

• Be a Speech Pathology or Occupational Therapy student.
• Be available and commit to all six weeks of camp.
• Attend two mandatory training sessions in May or June 2027; one will be via Zoom and one onsite at Southern Blvd School.
• Provide two letters of recommendation at the time of interview or soon after, preferably from experiences with children. Letters must be on letterhead and sent directly by the referee.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with children, as preferred for recommendation letters.

Responsibilities

• Assist with camp setup and cleanup during intern hours.
• Observe and assist certified therapists working with children with developmental disabilities.
• Participate in therapeutic camp activities and small-group experiences focused on communication, social, educational, and other developmental skills.
• Attend both mandatory training sessions before camp begins.
• Commit to all six weeks of the camp program.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience and insight into therapeutic intervention strategies.
• Opportunity to observe and assist certified therapists and learn current therapy techniques.
• Opportunity to observe children’s progress through intervention and play.
• Academic enrichment and knowledge and skills applicable to students’ careers.
• A detailed, customized letter of recommendation for graduate school for interns who demonstrate strong performance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed