Position: Summer Camp Counselor
Report to: Executive Director of House In The Wood
Status: Seasonal; Temporary
Location: Delavan, Wisconsin (On-Site – Housing not provided)
House In The Wood is a summer camp, outdoor education center, and retreat center located on Delavan Lake in Southeastern Wisconsin. As a Northwestern Settlement program, we exist to further our mission of disrupting generational poverty. Implemented through a residential setting with various recreational offerings and best social-emotional learning (SEL) practices, Summer Camp Counselors are responsible for campers' direct care, guidance, and program facilitation. They are the front line in building developmental relationships with campers, between campers, and within our community. Ensuring a safe, positive, and inclusive space where our inner-city youth can thrive and create lifelong memories. Those who want to share passions/skills that can be turned into activities like STEM, Herpetology, team sports, make-up, archery, martial arts, farm & garden, performing arts, lifeguarding, and cooking
should apply!
Directly supervise campers in travel to and from camp, during recreation hours, and overnight in cabins
Collaborate with co-counselors to design and deliver programs/activities that are safe, fun, and appropriate for campers of various ages (7-12), abilities, and backgrounds
Foster an environment of enthusiasm in exploration, where campers are eager to try new experiences
Intervene and de-escalate interpersonal disagreements and negative behavior by promoting calm, empathetic, and just mediation
Support with the collection of youth-development-based surveys, reports, and stories
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to participate in indoor and outdoor activities, including, but not limited to, bending, lifting, walking,
standing in water, boating, and being close to reptiles, amphibians, insects, and poultry
Fluent in Spanish and English preferred, but not required
Willingness to learn
One year of collective experience serving in summer camps, youth recreation, school-based programs, or related fields
High School Diploma or GED required - college-level degree or certificate in related field preferred
Statement of Non Discrimination
Northwestern Settlement is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including
recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic or classification
protected by law.
