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Camp Anokijig

Located: Plymouth, Wisconsin

Position Available: Adventure Tripping Leader

Salary Range: $225/week, depending on experience and certification

Type: Residential Coed Camp

Contact: anokijig@excel.net

Website: www.anokijig.com

  • Plan, coordinate, and lead overnight, off-site adventure trips in Wisconsin and Michigan. Whitewater raft, rock climb, sea-kayak, canoeing, fishing
  • Requires a valid drivers license and driving of a 14-passenger bus or vehicle with trailer (training provided). Must be a current lifeguard or willing to obtain certification.
  • Must have an interest in adventure tripping with early teenage kids. Must have Hard physical skills (set up tent, camp stove,etc.) and Soft skills (teambuilding, cooperation) and be willing to teach on the trail.
  • 10.5 - 15 week committment, 10-day paid staff training, American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid, Lifeguarding required and available at no 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

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.

The Road Less Traveled

Located: Various International and Domestic Destinations

Position Available: Leaders and Co-leaders

Salary Range: competitive salary & living expenses

Type: Coed Residential Camp

Contact: jim@theroadlesstraveled.com

Website: www.theroadlesstraveled.com

  • The Road Less Traveled provides summer Community Service, Wilderness Adventure, and Global Perspectives trips for students ages 13-19. As a staff member you have the opportunity to lead a group of dedicated students in the teaching of wilderness skills, cultural and environmental awareness, and community service.
  • You will work with committed, experienced, and supportive staff members while backpacking, rock climbing, mountaineering, desert hiking, kayaking, and whitewater rafting.
  • Trip leaders begin their summer with 8 days of staff training in Colorado. Must be 21 years old, have experience working with teenagers and possess solid wilderness skills. Hold a valid drivers license and maintain a good driving record. Leaders must hold current WFR or WEMT certification. Personal interview mandatory.
  • Benefits include a salary, living expenses, stipend towards certifications, and prodeal purchases, along with the opportunity to work with world-renown and expert guides. More information and employment applications are available on our website.

Camp Tanadoona- Camp Fire USA

Located: Excelsior, Minnesota

Position Available: Lifeguards

Salary Range: $180 - $220 / week

Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions

Contact: tanadoona@campfireusa-mn.org

Website: www.campfireusa-mn.org/tanadoona/staff

  • Assist in lakefront activities (swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing) with camper groups.
  • Current CPR, First Aid, Red Cross Lifeguard certification and waterfront module certifications. Lake lifeguarding experience a plus.
  • Responsible, mature, a desire to work with youth and outdoors a must! On and off site living positions available. Must be 18 or older.

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

Birch Trail Camp for Girls

Located: Minong, Wisconsin

Position Available: Wilderness Trip Leaders

Salary Range: $2100-2600 (DOE) and room & board

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: directors@birchtrail.com

Website: www.birchtrail.com

  • All Birch Trail campers go on 3-8 day camping trips in the upper-Midwest and Canada. Trip Leaders organize and guide basic camping, backpacking, flat-water and white-water canoeing, sea kayaking, horseback riding, and rock climbing trips depending on their skills and experiences.
  • Applicants should have experience and interest in camping and working with children. As a leader on trips, Trip Leaders should be level-headed, responsible, safety-minded, and fun. All applicants must be at least 21 years old, hold a current driver's license, and have a good driving record.
  • We provide extensive training at camp in outdoor, camping, and counseling skills. We offer opportunities to earn certifications, including LGT and WFR.

Camp Olson YMCA

Located: Longville, Minnesota

Position Available: Counselor

Salary Range: $185 - $240/week

Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions

Contact: info@campolson.org

Website: www.campolson.org

  • 11 weeks of employment in the north woods of MN we have over 1250 acres on our property
  • Work with youth ages 8-16 among super staff
  • Sailing, horseback riding, kayaking, canoeing, overnight campouts, nature, crafts, fishing, and so much more

Camp Voyageur

Located: Ely, Minnesota

Position Available: Counselor and Trip Leader

Salary Range: $1,500-$2,000 per season

Type: Residential boys' summer camp

Contact: cvspirit@campvoyageur.com

Website: www.campvoyageur.com

  • Lead in-camp activities and wilderness trips canoeing, hiking, and sea kayaking.
  • Located next to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
  • One counselor to four boys. The best, working vacation you'll ever enjoy.