What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Nan A Bo Sho Staff position at YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE FOX...?
Camp Nan A Bo Sho (NABS), a YMCA summer sleepaway camp in Lakewood, Wisconsin, is hiring for Summer 2025. Camp NABS operates for up to 13 weeks, starting in late May to August, with campers arriving to Northern Wisconsin in June. Camp NABS focuses on providing an inclusive and safe experience for children to discover more about themselves in an environment that grows lifelong friendships and support. Spend this summer outside kayaking, painting, fishing, hiking, playing games and doing all the things you loved as child. Positions available include:
- Program Director
- Sports Director
- Waterfront Director
- Teen Leadership Director
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Health & Safety Director
- Mental Health/Behavioral Director
- Challenge Course Director
- Trail/Wilderness Trip Director
- Art/Nature Director
- Wilderness Trip Leaders
- Female Counselors
- Male Counselors
- Junior Camp Counselors (under the age of 18).
Additional information about working at camp, and in-depth positions descriptions can be found at: https://www.ymcafoxcities.org/nabs/work-camp
Returning Camp Staff can quick apply here: https://www.ymcafoxcities.org/form/nabs-returning-staff-app
- Staff should be 18 years of age or older.
- Housing and food are provided as well as access to free laundry, Wi-Fi and a staff lounge.
- All positions require CPR and First Aid training with some positions requiring more advance certifications.
- Paid training is provided and required for all staff.
- Staff are given two hours off each day and 12 hours off each week. Time off schedule varies by week. Camp sessions run Sunday afternoon to Friday afternoon with staff having off most weekends, except for one weekend designated as family weekend.
- Staff need to be available to work 12-13 weeks of the summer, living with 35 other staff members and working with up to 130 campers each week in Lakewood, Wisconsin.
Join Us at Camp Nan A Bo Sho for Your Best Summer Yet!
Working at summer camp is one of the most rewarding positions you will ever hold! Camp Nan A Bo Sho focuses on giving children a chance to explore and discover more about themselves in an environment that provides friendship and support. The camp staff play a huge role in developing our campers into strong and confident individuals. If you have an interest in working with children and love being outdoors, we have a job for you!
What Camp Can Offer You!
- Live and work as a full-time, seasonal employee as Camp NABS operates for up to 13 weeks. Paid training prior to campers arriving in June.
- Earn internship & college credits while you work.
- Work hard and play hard while wearing the badge of camp counselor.
- Camp counselors return each summer because they know they play an integral role in growing our campers into strong and confident human beings.
- Enjoy most weekends back at home. Sessions typically run Sunday afternoons to Friday afternoons, delivering up to 130 children to camp.
- Benefit from free group housing, a staff lounge, all meals & beverages, Wi-Fi and on-site laundry.
- Spend your summer outside, not in a cubicle.
- Receive a free YMCA membership.
- Gain this year’s Camp Staff t-shirt (highly sought after) as well as access to additional camp apparel.
The YMCA is for all. We make sure that everyone, no matter their age, gender, race, ability, or any other identifier, is welcomed as part of the YMCA family. We are proud to celebrate diversity as an equal opportunity workplace.
