Headfirst FAQs
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Here you’ll find answers to our most frequently asked questions related to:
interviewing & hiring
onboarding & pre-camp training
seasonal team payroll
☀️ Summer Camps
We are very thoughtful and purposeful about each role onsite. No role exists alone – every hired team member should expect to interact with and potentially support or jump in for other colleagues at camp.
In general, the onsite roles follow this guide but depending on the program needs and site specifics, there may be duplicate roles or a smaller structure. Each site is unique!
Headfirst Summer Camps – 2024 Locations
MARYLAND
Bethesda, MD
Mater Dei School
9600 Seven Locks Rd
Bethesda, MD 20817
North Bethesda, MD
The Woods Academy
6801 Greentree Rd
Bethesda, MD 20817
VIRGINIA
Oakton, VA
Flint Hill Lower School
10409 Academic Dr
Oakton, VA 22124
D.C.
Palisades, NW DC
St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School
4700 Whitehaven Pkwy NW
Washington, D.C., DC 20007
Brookland, NE DC
Catholic University
Raymond Dufour Athletic Center
600 Taylor St NW
Washington, DC 20011
Cathedral Heights, NW DC
St. Albans & National Cathedral School
3101 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016
During the summer, payroll is processed biweekly (i.e., every other week) for each unit.
Summer 2026 Schedule
| Work Period (Monday – Sunday) | Pay Date (Friday) | |
|---|---|---|
| May 18 – May 31 | June 5 | |
| June 1 – June 14 | June 18 (Thursday) | |
| June 15 – June 28 | July 3 | |
| June 29 – July 12 | July 17 | |
| July 13 – July 26 | July 31 | |
| July 27 – August 9 | August 14 | |
| August 10 – August 23 | August 28 | |
| _______ |
Please note there is a one-week delay between the compensation earned for the current week’s work and the pay received.
In other words, each paycheck will not include the current week’s work; instead your compensation includes the pay earned during the two weeks immediately before the current week.
- For example, the payroll running on Friday, July 3 will be for work done during the weeks of June 15 and June 22.
Please see the FAQs for more insight on the methods and schedule.
Mobilization = move-in day!
This is where we turn camp into camp. Staff who attend mobilization frequently say they start camp knowing where things are and feeling more confident onsite. We also find that folks care about their camp surroundings more when they help put it all together!
When is it scheduled? Typically each site’s mobilization is scheduled for the weekend before their first week of camp.
Interested? A first-come, first-served sign-up will be sent out closer to early June. You will be compensated for your time, and spots are limited!
💸 Hours & Payroll
During the summer, payroll is processed biweekly (i.e., every other week) for each unit.
Summer 2026 Schedule
| Work Period (Monday – Sunday) | Pay Date (Friday) | |
|---|---|---|
| May 18 – May 31 | June 5 | |
| June 1 – June 14 | June 18 (Thursday) | |
| June 15 – June 28 | July 3 | |
| June 29 – July 12 | July 17 | |
| July 13 – July 26 | July 31 | |
| July 27 – August 9 | August 14 | |
| August 10 – August 23 | August 28 | |
| _______ |
Please note there is a one-week delay between the compensation earned for the current week’s work and the pay received.
In other words, each paycheck will not include the current week’s work; instead your compensation includes the pay earned during the two weeks immediately before the current week.
- For example, the payroll running on Friday, July 3 will be for work done during the weeks of June 15 and June 22.
Please see the FAQs for more insight on the methods and schedule.
