Day Camp Counselor - Camp Shalom

University of Wisconsin-Madison - Student jobs; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Camp Shalom is seeking Camp Counselors for the summer of 2025 to lead activities and ensure a safe environment for campers. Ideal candidates will have a passion for childcare and teamwork, and will help foster a sense of community among campers. This role offers an energetic team environment and the opportunity to make meaningful connections.

Qualifications

• Desire to gain childcare and leadership experience.
• Strong people skills including communication and good judgment.
• Enjoys working in an energetic team environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead engaging activities for campers.
• Maintain a safe camp environment for all.
• Work in groups with 12-16 campers.

Skills

Childcare

Team Leadership

Communication

Good Judgment

Humor

Job description

Anticipated Start Date: 6/16/25

Anticipated Hours Per Week: 37

Schedule:

Your hours of employment will generally be 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. each day, with one extended day a week for a staff meeting (Tuesday, 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.). Depending on your assignment, you may be asked to stay overnight once during Session One and Session Two, which will count in your weekly total. If you work extended care, provide staffing on a bus, or offer other services for camp, these hours will also be counted in your weekly total.

Staff Week & Sessions:

• Staff Week: June 16 - June 20, 2025
• Session 1: June 23 - July 11, 2025
• Session 2: July 15 - August 1, 2025
• Session 3: August 5 - August 15, 2025

Salary/Wage Range:

Hourly $12.00

Number of Positions:

10

Position Summary/Job Duties:

The basics: Camp Shalom counselors typically work in groups with 12-16 campers and 3-4 counselors. They plan and lead a variety of engaging activities, work to build a strong sense of community among campers, and maintain a physically, emotionally, and socially safe camp environment for all.

The ideal candidate has or wants to gain childcare, team leadership, and teaching experience; is developing strong people skills, including communication, good judgment, and humor; enjoys an energetic team environment; and seeks to make meaningful connections with peers and kids.

Additionally, buses operate across the Madison area, picking up campers and staff from local elementary schools.

What is Camp Shalom?

Camp Shalom, a program of the Jewish Federation of Madison, is an inclusive summer day camp for children and teens, guided by Jewish values, fostering personal development, friendship, and community. Located on over 154 acres in Verona, it offers engaging activities such as aquatics, sports, arts and crafts, nature, Jewish enrichment, and team building. Established in 1954, it is the oldest and largest day camp in Dane County, serving over 1000 children each summer.

Application Instructions:

Fill out an application using the link below:

Application Form

Contact:

Organization: Camp Shalom

Contact Person: Logan Bookstaff

Web: https://www.jewishmadison.org/camp-shalom/work-at-camp-shalom

Email: [e-mail]