positions available

Each summer we hire staff to fill a variety of different positions. They are outlined below!

• Camp Counselor
• Head Counselor
• Division Head
• Activity Head
• Program Team
• Office Staff
• Support Staff
• Nursing Staff

 

CAMP COUNSELOR
Counselors at Kippewa all have a dual role.   

• Live in a cabin with 8-10 campers and 2-3 other counselors
• Teach/coach in your activity area of expertise

90% of our staff hold counseling positions. Counselors are responsible for creating an environment that is fun as well as emotionally and physically safe.

Kippewa Counselors are teachers, big sisters, listeners, peacekeepers, coaches, cheerleaders, players, lesson-planners, confidantes, and role models. The responsibilities of a counselor can be compared to the job of a "working" parent.

You will be directly overseen by two supervisors, the Head Counselor, who oversees all aspects of a particular age group, and the Activity Head who oversees the activity area in which a staff member is teaching.

Living in a Cabin.

Supervision of a camper bunk (eight to ten girls, depending upon age) in conjunction with two or three other co-counselors on a daily basis, particularly during morning cleanup/inspection after breakfast, three meals, rest hour, evening activity, and evening preparation for bed. Counselors create a fun and safe bunk experience for each camper.

Teaching and Coaching.

Planning and supervising instruction in the six activity periods in the areas of a counselor's expertise. Many of these activities will be taught by more than one staff member, at once, and cooperative planning and instruction occurs frequently.

• Creative Fine Arts: Pottery/Ceramics, Stained Glass, Glass Fusing, Jewelry Making, Silversmithing, Screenprinting, Blockprinting, Digital Photography, Woodworking, Leatherwork, Fabrics, Costume Design, Painting and Drawing
  
  
• Performing Arts: Dance (Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Modern, Lyrical), Drama (Acting, Performance, Stagecraft, Theatre Production),
  
  
• Athletics: Archery, Basketball, Field Hockey, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Yoga
  
  
• Waterfront: Canoeing, Kayaking, Life Guarding, Sailing, Wakeboarding, Windsurfing, Waterskiing, Lifeguards, Swim Instruction, Water Aerobics, Junior Lifeguard
  
  
• Outdoor Adventure: Camping, Climbing Wall, High/Low Ropes Elements, Hiking, Initiative Games, Nature, Orienteering, Tripping, Zip Line
  
  
• Equestrian Center: Hunt Seat Equitation, Stable Management, Horse Care

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HEAD COUNSELOR
Directly supervises Camp Counselors in cabin life.
As a Head Counselor you are part of Kippewa’s Leadership Team. The Head Counselor is responsible for all of the campers (approximately 170 per session) and their counselors (60 young adults). Head Counselors are supervisors, motivators, trainers, self-starters, mediators, listeners, and collaborators. Additional responsibilities include: on-going staff training, parent communication, running large group meetings and having in-depth knowledge of your campers and staff.

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DIVISION HEAD
Division Heads at Kippewa work directly with two or three age groups (25-60 total campers, what we call a "division") and their counselors (10-15 young adults).  These experienced counselors have proven to be responsible, hard-working, enthusiastic, and team players.  Division Heads serve as the leader of their group, and provide support to the Head Counselor while practicing the same skills used by the Head Counselor.

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ACTIVITY HEAD
Directly supervises Camp Counselors teaching and coaching.
As an Activity Head, and part of the Leadership Team, you are responsible for all aspects of your program area from supervising staff and designing your curriculum to area maintenance and staff scheduling. Activity Heads have a high level of expertise in their area including experience supervising, teaching, and coaching children ages 6-15 and staff. Activity Heads are self-starters, flexible, organized and creative. They are leaders of their areas and of camp.  Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to evening activities, special events, trip days, and Head OD shifts.  Activity Heads are required to be active participants in all areas of camp life.

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PROGRAM TEAM
As part of our Program Team you organize and maintain all aspects of our camp program from scheduling daily activities and trips to planning and running evening activities and events. Program Team members are organized, creative, and enthusiastic self-starters!

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OFFICE STAFF
The camp office is the center for all areas of camp. Office staff members interact with the camp community and keep all types of information flowing smoothly each and every day. Office staff members are professional, patient, polite, and industrious.

The office is staffed from 7:30 am to 9:00pm daily. The tasks our office staff perform include:

• Answering the phone. The office is the first point of contact for all incoming phone calls from parents, visitors, and vendors.
• Camp wide announcements.
• Daily administrative support for camp directors, head counselors, and senior staff members including data entry, copies, mailings, etc.
• Sorting and distribution of all campers and staff email, mail, and packages.

Other office and camp tasks as required.

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SUPPORT STAFF

Kitchen Staff
As a member of the kitchen team, you will be trained to share duties in three distinct areas: Kitchen Prep, Dishwashing, and Dining Hall services.

Kitchen and Dining Hall job tasks vary daily and include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting the Head and Assistant chefs in meal preparation.
• Set up for all camp meals.
• Service of camp meals.
• Cleaning of kitchen and dining hall.
• Assisting with the service of food during occasional camp evening activities.
• Adding to general dining enjoyment.

Housekeeping Staff
Our cleaning/laundry staff are an integral part of camp life and are respected and appreciated by everyone in the camp community. We look for team members who are diligent, hard- working, and persistent.

Job tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting Director of Housekeeping with camper and staff Laundry.
• Cleaning bathrooms throughout the camp, including toilets, showers, sinks and floors.
• Sweeping common porch areas.
• General tidiness and beautification of camp facilities.

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NURSING STAFF

Camp nurses are responsible for the health, safety and TLC of our campers and staff.

Camp Nurse Responsibilities

• Dispense medications
• Provide first aid for minor injuries
• Ensure health and safety of campers and staff
• Communicate with camp directors about camper health issues
• Manage daily sick call  
• Medical record keeping
• Communicating specific camper health needs (allergies, special diets) to staff
• Act as a liaison with local doctors, hospitals, and pharmacies
• Accompany sick/injured campers or staff to the hospital or to medical appointments
• Flexible work schedules and rotations in case of an emergency
• Participate in camp activities and events
• Be a "summer mom" to our campers!

Work Schedule
Our Health Center (The Pillbox) is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We create a schedule of shifts that fits the need of camp. RNs and LPNs live together in The Pillbox.

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