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Camp Anokijig

Located: Plymouth, Wisconsin

Position Available: Skill Area Instructor

Salary Range: min. 210/week, depending on experience

Type: Residential Coed Camp

Contact: anokijig@excel.net

Website: www.anokijig.com

  • Primarily, supervision, development, and providing positive learning experiences of a specific "skill" while assisting the camper achieve personal goals. Secondary responsibilities include actively participating with campers in living sections.
  • Skills include Swimming Instruction/lifeguard, Fishing, Canoeing/lifeguard, Horse Wrangler, Archery, Landgames, Windsurfing/lifeguard, Sailing/lifeguard, Dance & Drama, Adventure Tripping Assistant, Trailcrafts (camping skills), Woodworking, Riflery, Day Tripping, Photography, Nature, Paddlesports, Music
  • 10.5 - 15 week committment, 10-day PAID staff orientation & training
  • All staff members will be trained in American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid, some will also have the opportunity for American Red Cross Lifeguarding at no additional cost

Camp Anokijig

Located: Plymouth, Wisconsin

Position Available: Section Counselor/Skill Assistant

Salary Range: 210/week, depending on experience

Type: Residential Coed Camp

Contact: anokijig@excel.net

Website: www.anokijig.com

  • Primarily provide general day-to-day care and supervision of campers during time living in the sections and meals. Secondly, assist in a "skill" program area.
  • Provide personal growth throughan enjoyable and safe camp experience
  • 10.5 - 15 week committment, 10-day PAID staff orientation & training
  • All staff members will be trained in American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid, some will also have the opportunity for American Red Cross Lifeguarding at no additional cost

Emagination Computer Camps

Located: o University locations in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia areas

Position Available: Program Coordinator

Salary Range: Weekly Salary Plus Room and Board

Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions

Contact: jobs@computercamps.com

Website: www.computercamps.com/computer/camp/summer_job.html

  • Encourage creativity, personal development, social development, self-confidence, independence and having FUN!!!
  • Recreation and traditional camp activities are an important element of each day and the right staff member will be someone who is enthusiastic about group games and activities, loves the outdoors, and is eager to motivate others.
  • As a member of our team you will learn time management, team building, teaching, and oral presentation skills.

Emagination Computer Camps

Located: o University locations in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia areas

Position Available: Assistant Camp Director

Salary Range: Weekly Salary Plus Room and Board

Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions

Contact: jobs@computercamps.com

Website: www.computercamps.com/computer/camp/summer_job.html

  • Encourage creativity, personal development, social development, self-confidence, independence and having FUN!!!
  • Work with camp director to lead a team that helps kids develop technical and creative skills needed to succeed in today's world.
  • Implement and oversee execution of workshops, outdoor activities, talent show, Color Wars, teen leadership program and more.
  • Manage camp operations and parent communications.

Emagination Computer Camps

Located: o University locations in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia areas

Position Available: Camp Director

Salary Range: Weekly Salary Plus Room and Board

Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions

Contact: jobs@computercamps.com

Website: www.computercamps.com/computer/camp/summer_job.html

  • Encourage creativity, personal development, social development, self-confidence, independence and having FUN!!!
  • Lead a team that helps kids develop technical and creative skills needed to succeed in today's world.
  • Implement and oversee execution of workshops, outdoor activities, talent show, Color Wars, teen leadership program and more.
  • Manage camp operations and parent communications.

Culver Summer Schools & Camps

Located: Culver, Indiana

Position Available: Summer Positions

Salary Range: $2100 - $2250 starting pay

Type: Residential Coed Camp

Contact: summerjobs@culver.org

Website: culveralumni.culver.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=392&srcid=386

  • Positions open in the Arts, Sports, Waterfront, Equitation, Sailing, Water-skiing and numerous other activities.
  • Most jobs involve counseling duties, while there are a few positions which involve instruction only. The majority of college-age positions are found in the Woodcraft Camp with the 9-13 age group.
  • In the Woodcraft Camp, counselors are expected to live in a cabin with 10-12 youngsters and be responsible for their overall activities. In the Upper Camps, counselors are responsible for a group of youngsters living in a residence hall environment.
  • All salaries will vary with experience and level of education. Employment by agreement is for seven weeks - one week of orientation and six weeks of camp.

Camp Summit

Located: Argyle, Texas

Position Available: Activity Director

Salary Range:

Type: Residential Camp for People with Special Needs

Contact: l.castilleja@campsummittx.org

Website: www.campsummittx.org

  • We are a camp for children and adults with special needs. We serve ages 6-99 (no upper age limit).
  • We have one full week of camp for Spring Break, 12 weeks of camp in the summer, (one week orientation, 5 weeks of campers, one week break, then 6 more weeks of camp.), and 12 more weeks of camp in the Fall!!!
  • We are currently looking for people with a desire to work with our campers in the roles of activity directors for nature, arts and crafts, sports and games, ropes challenge course, swimming, horses.
  • The activity directors are the people that are going to plan and lead the activities for all the campers at camp.

YMCA Camp Warren

Located: Eveleth, Minnesota

Position Available: Various Summer Camp Positions

Salary Range: Competitive Salary

Type: Residential camp with separate sessions for boys and girls

Contact: info@campwarren.org

Website: www.campwarren.org

  • Positions available may include Cabin Counselor, Wilderness Trail Counselors, Cooks, Program Directors of: sailing, boating, waterskiing, lifeguarding, horses, ropes course, arts & crafts, outdoor exploration, archery, and many other fun and challenging positions.
  • Looking for a great summer job? Enjoy your summer in the beautiful outdoors, and get paid for it! Come work for YMCA Overnight Camps!
  • YMCA Camping is not only a life-changing experience for campers and participants, it can be for staff too. We have a wide variety of positions available at each of our overnight camps for the upcoming summer.
  • Our camps include: Camp Ihduhapi, Loretto, MN: Camp Icaghowan, Amery, WI; Camp Warren, Eveleth, MN; and our wilderness camp, Camp Menogyn, near Grand Marais, MN on the edge of the Boundary Waters.

YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow

Located: Nelsonville, Wisconsin

Position Available: Counselor/Naturalist

Salary Range: $190 - $290 per week

Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions

Contact: pmatthai@spymca.org

Website: www.glacierhollow.com

  • Salary range depending on experience, qualifications and room and board. Day Camp Counselor/Naturalists have an option to take room and board. Staff receive training in teaching many activities including; canoeing, kayaking, archery, environmental education, team building, campfires, outdoor skills, and more
  • Training and/or experience in one or more of the following areas are desired: camp counseling, team building, experiential education, environmental education, outdoor adventure/recreational activities, waterfront supervision, arts & crafts, campfires, and field sports.
  • Preference will be given to applicants who have completed college course work or a degree in camp management, environmental education, education, recreation or related fields. Previous leadership experience and/or desire to work with with youth and teens is required. CPR and first aid certifications are required.
  • Join a staff team of 25 for an experience of a lifetime!

Camp Woodbrooke

Located: Richland Center, Wisconsin

Position Available: Counselor(s)

Salary Range: Starting at $210/week

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: office@campwoodbrooke.org

Website: www.campwoodbrooke.org

  • We seek counselors who enjoy outdoor living and are enthusiastic about working with youngsters in our small camp community of about 34 campers and 14 staff members.
  • Cabin Counselor, kitchen coordinator counselor, teen trip counselor positions available.
  • Increased salary for First Aid, Lifesaving, WSI credentials
  • Activities include nature, hiking, swimming, arts & crafts, archery, gardening, overnight tenting, games, cooking, pottery, woodworking, caring for goats.

Kickapoo Kamp for Girls

Located: Kerrville, Texas

Position Available: Camp Counselor

Salary Range: $160/week

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: laurafhodges@aol.com

Website: www.kickapookamp.com

  • Kickapoo Kamp is searching for counselors who are wholesome role models, share common values and are dedicated to children.
  • Kickapoo counselors need skills in one or more of the following activities: horseback riding, swimming, water skiing, gymnastics, arts & crafts, cheerleading, riflery, archery, tennis, ping pong, dance, tae-bo, fishing, drama, canoeing, flags, aerobic dance, etc.
  • Kickapoo offers a fun environment that helps to build self-confidence, self-awareness and self-acceptance.
  • All staff members receive room, board, and medical insurance provided by the camp.

Camp Kupugani

Located: Leaf River, Illinois

Position Available: Program Staff

Salary Range: $250 - $325 / week

Type: Residential Camp with Separate Girls' and Boys' Sessions

Contact: Kupugani@gmail.com

Website: www.kupugani.com

  • We are looking for a diverse, multicultural group of dynamic, creative, warm, exuberant, experienced people with strong leadership ability who are passionate about our vision.
  • Function as a skill instructor of program areas (canoeing, frisbee golf, biking, archery, riflery, crafts, adventure challenge, swimming, rock climbing, etc.) and team building processes. (Please Note: We will teach you the procedures of each activity during staff training)
  • Lead & setup various evening programs (campfires, night hikes, overnight camp outs, etc.)
  • Assisting in the food service area (helping the kitchen staff prepare, serve, and clean up) as scheduled

Greenwoods Camp for Boys

Located: Decatur, Michigan

Position Available: Counselors/Instructors

Salary Range: $1850+

Type: Residential boys' summer camp

Contact: Will@LWCGWC.com

Website: www.greenwoodscamp.com

  • Featured in Family Life Magazine as one of ten recommended camps in America!
  • Seeking hardworking, fun, skilled people who want to have the summer of a lifetime.
  • We are hiring counselors/activity instructors for the following areas: waterskiing, sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, tennis, golf, horseback riding, climbing, high ropes, swimming, archery, computers, dance, arts & crafts, sports, model rocketry, dramatics, photography, and more!
  • Apply online today!

Lake of the Woods Camp for Girls

Located: Decatur, Michigan

Position Available: Counselors/Instructors

Salary Range: $1850+

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: info@Lwcgwc.com

Website: www.lakeofthewoodscamp.com

  • Featured in Family Life Magazine as one of ten recommended camps in America!
  • Seeking hardworking, fun, skilled people who want to have the summer of a lifetime.
  • We are hiring counselors/activity instructors for the following areas: waterskiing, sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, tennis, golf, horseback riding, climbing, high ropes, swimming, archery, computers, dance, arts & crafts, sports, model rocketry, dramatics, photography!
  • Apply online today!

Camp Kiowa

Located: Denton, Texas

Position Available: Counselor

Salary Range: $200/week

Type: Residential coed summer camps

Contact: brian@campkiowa.com

Website: www.campkiowa.com/employment_opportunities.aspx

  • Camp Kiowa is an overnight, summer camp located on the campus of Texas Woman's University in Denton, TX. We are seeking talented and enthusiastic counselors who can teach or assist in golf, sculpture, yoga, magic, self-defense, basketball, art.
  • Counselors must be at least 19 years of age and have completed one year of college. Room & board included.
  • Visit www.campkiowa.com to dowload a staff application . Mail application to PO Box 783896, Dallas, TX 75379 or fax to (972) 248-1728. Dates: Mid June - Mid July.

Interlochen Arts Camp

Located: Interlochen, Michigan

Position Available: Cabin Counselor

Salary Range: $1,100

Type: Residential coed arts camp

Contact: flickja@interlochen.org

Website: www.interlochen.org/summerjobs

  • Please got to our website for a complete position description and application materials.
  • Position runs mid June-early August

Camp Helen Brachman

Located: Almond, Wisconsin

Position Available: Program Leader

Salary Range: $200 to $250/week

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: info@campbrachman.org

Website: www.campbrachman.org

  • Join us for 3, 11 day sessions plus staff training, for a total of about 8 weeks, leading program area activities, teach your passion!
  • Primarily inner-city Milwaukee youth, high energy experience, with arts and crafts, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, fishing, field sports, nature programs, overnight campout, and an outrageous program designed to create lessons and memories that will last a lifetime.
  • Room, board, laundry, time off, internet access, and some outstanding staff training, and multi-cultural experience

YMCA Camp Willson

Located: Bellefontaine, Ohio

Position Available: Senior Counselor

Salary Range: $170-200 Weekly plus board

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: info@ymcacampwillson.org

Website: www.ymcacampwillson.org

  • Responsible for supervision of a cabin group of up to 8 children, ages 7-17. Planning and implementation of cabin activities, cabin chats, and supervision of safety and personal hygiene of campers.
  • To provide instruction in one of these areas including: horseback riding, waterfront, outdoor lining skills, creative arts and sports and fitness, outpost camping, or teen leadership.
  • Must be child-oriented, enthusiastic creative, and love the outdoors.

Camp Esquagama

Located: Gilbert, Minnesota

Position Available: Counselor and Counselor / Lifeguard

Salary Range: $145 and up per week

Type: Residential coed camp open to all children

Contact: info@campesquagama.com

Website: www.campesquagama.com

  • Lifesaving Certification required
  • Work in a camp program activity area such as riflery, archery, land sports, nature, arts & crafts, waterfront, dishwasher.
  • Supervise a cabin of campers (ages 6-15)