About Akeela
We have two different camps in the Akeela community. Camp Akeela is a traditional overnight summer camp for adolescents aged 9-16 in the picturesque Green Mountains of Vermont, focusing on building friendships and independence. Beyond Akeela is an overnight summer camp, based on the campus of Curry College in Milton, MA, for teens aged 16-19 focusing on building confidence in their readiness for college.
All Akeela campers are lovingly described as "quirky" and have Autism Spectrum Disorder or are similarly neurodivergent. Our communities provide environments for campers to develop social skills and foster friendships with peers similar to themselves.
Staff Opportunities
We are seeking eager and experienced students to join our staff community. Staff play an integral role in camper success by building relationships with campers, leading activities and meaningful discussions, and counseling campers as they navigate the social landscape of camp.
At Akeela, we place a tremendous emphasis on the professional development of our team. In addition to unparalleled hands-on experience with neurodivergent children, staff build professional skills sought by any employer. Staff members at Akeela receive consistent training, coaching, and feedback from a leadership team of professionals and experts in the field of youth development, including social workers, educators, and clinical psychologists.
Below is a list of links to internships for students interested in psychology. If you find that a link does not work, or if you would like to add a link to this page, please contact Sandra Parsons (svp2@rice.edu).