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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

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 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

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!

Birch Trail Camp for Girls

Located: Minong, Wisconsin

Position Available: Climbing Instructors

Salary Range: $1700-2400 (DOE) and room & board

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: directors@birchtrail.com

Website: www.birchtrail.com

  • We have a 55' high, 35' around leadable wall. It’s full of features and like horizontal and vertical traverses, boldering problems, a 60' off width vertical crack route and more! Campers and climbing instructors have the opportunity to participate in 3-day rock climbing trips led by a certified outfitter.
  • Work as part of a team to manage all safety aspects of the climbing program; supervise and train other staff on belaying techniques; instruct campers on climbing skills; and provide encouragement and support to campers while they climb.
  • We are looking for fun, enthusiastic applicants who understand the value and challenge in learning how to climb. Ideal applicants will have experience in lead climbing, setting up top rope climbs, and wall set-up and safety. We will provide training.

Camp Peniel, Inc.

Located: Marble Falls, Texas

Position Available: Camp/ Day Camp Counselor

Salary Range: $1600+

Type: Separate summer camps for boys, girls & coed, summer day camps, and fall & spring family camps

Contact: info@camppeniel.org

Website: www.camppeniel.org

  • We are looking for solid Christian students 19 and above that have a love for Christ and for kids.
  • We have 8 one-week sessions, alternating boys and girls weeks ages 9- 14, as well as a week long high school camp. We also have 8 sessions of day camp which run from Monday thru Friday, 9-4 with kids in 1st-5th grades.
  • Our activities include horseback riding, riflery, archery, canoeing, zip line, climbing wall, swimming, hiking, campfires, and lots more.

Rocky River Ranch

Located: Wimberley, Texas

Position Available: Counselor

Salary Range: determined by experience

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: info@rockyriverranch.com

Website: www.rockyriverranch.com

  • We are looking for bright, dynamic staff members who can bring diversity to our camp family.
  • Being a positive roll model to girls ages 7 - 14, you will teach new skills and help them build self-confidence and independence.
  • We offer optional training programs for specialized activities like horseback, climbing wall, zip line and rappelling.