Work at camp and make a difference in a girl's life

About camp

Summer camp is the kind of work where you give your all every day, learn about yourself, and have the opportunity to use your talents to make a difference in the lives of girls.  Summer camp is hard work.  The hours are long and at the end of the day, the tired you will feel, is the kind that happens when you really made a difference in the life of a girl and young adult.  We provide two hours off each day to relax and rest at resident camp and at least one full day off each week at all camps.  Pay at our camps is competitive with other similar camps.  Other benefits include developing lifelong friendships, a girl's warm smile, and gaining skills and experience that will make a difference in your own life.  This sets camp work apart from other summer jobs.  Join Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes and Pines, as we strive to serve all girls to help them develop into caring, competent, confident women through progressive, innovative programming and stewardship.

Camp Roundelay ~ Minong, Wisconsin ~ June 10-August 22, 2010

Located in the Gordon-Wascott area of Wisconsin with 620 acres of fun.  It has two private lakes, a shower house, established waterfront and boating area, miles of hiking trails, amphitheater, tent cabins, tent sites, program center. Programs include, an established horse program, wilderness trips, troop camping and general camping fun.  Camp Roundelay can accommodate 140 campers and 25 staff.

Camp Shingobee Timbers ~ Walker, Minnesota ~ June 10-August 22, 2010

Shingobee Timbers is nestled in an oak and pine forest 5 miles south of Walker, Minnesota.  It features a quiet lake, High Challenge Course, beaver pond, native prairie, archery range, craft cabin, amphitheater, tent cabins, tent sites, and a modern program center.  Specialized programs include a geocaching, adventure camps, waterfront fun, and general camping sessions. Shingobee Timbers can accommodate 80 campers and 20 staff.

Northern Lakes Canoe Base ~ Ely, Minnesota ~ June 10-August 22, 2010

Located 20 miles north of Ely, Minnesota just a short paddle from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, this wilderness tripping camp offers completely outfitted canoe trips.  Girls ages 12-18 come on 3, 5, 7, and 10-day canoe trips.  Participants come from northern Minnesota and throughout the United States.  Staff lives in cabins and tents. Our canoe base can accommodate 42 girls and 12 guiding staff.

•  Most weekends off at our resident camp!

•  Rotating time off schedule for Canoe Base

•  Room and board are provided in addition to salaries

•  Training is provided prior to working with campers and participants

•  Work in a supportive environment

•  Develop team skills and experience critical to most jobs today

•  Fun, meaningful work outdoors

•  Enjoy working with young people and understand their needs, abilities and interests

•  Take pleasure in camping and living in a rustic outdoor setting

•  Believe in the purpose and value of Girl Scouting

•  Accept all people and be able to live and work with girls and adults regardless of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability

•  Possess integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to make decisions and act wisely in an emergency

Positions Available

CAMP DIRECTOR
Location:  Northern Lakes Canoe Base
Starting Salaries:  $400.00 per week

The Camp Director oversees the entire coordination and operation of the camp program.  They act as a resource for the counselor/program specialists enhances curriculum, plans and implements special camp activities, monitors summer budget, supervisors all staff, manages crisis situations and all administrative tasks.  You must be 25 years of age or older.  Experience in the outdoors is needed, as are leadership and organizational skills, and experience working with children.  Previous experience a plus.  Position begins June 1^st.

LEAD COUNSELOR
Location:  Camp Shingobee Timbers
Starting Salaries:  $ 230.00 per week

The lead counselor is responsible to coordinate the staff time off schedule, work with the camp trading post, and train and oversee the CIT (Counselor's in Training) leadership program.   Previous experience at camp a plus.  Must be 21 years of age.


GENERAL COUNSELOR
Location:  Camp Roundelay, Camp Shingobee Timbers
Starting Salaries:  $210.00 per week

Counselor/Program specialists live in the unit with campers, care for campers' physical and emotional needs, and provide fun, creative programming throughout the day and evenings. Experience working with children in a rustic outdoor setting is helpful.  Bring your talents to share at story telling, nature, art, astronomy, singing, campcraft and more!  You must be 18 at the time of camp.

LIFEGUARD
Location:  Camp Shingobee Timbers
Starting Salaries:  $220.00 per week

Counselor/lifeguards live in the unit with campers, care for campers physical and emotional needs.  Supervise safe, fun, swimming, canoeing and other waterfront activities.  Help with camp activities when not at waterfront.   Must hold current lifeguard certification at the time of camp.  You must be 18 at the time of camp.


HORSE MANAGER
Location:  Camp Roundelay
Starting Salaries:  $250.00 per week

Develop and implement horseback riding program for girls.  Responsible for the direct care of the horses, feeding, equipment and riding lessons.  Supervise riding staff; maintain all heath and safety standards for the horse program.  Experience in running a horse program preferred.  Must be 21 years of age.

CHALLENGE COURSE MANAGER
Location:  Camp Shingobee Timbers
Starting Salaries:  $250.00 per week

Oversee the adventure programs at camp.  Detailed person to keep equipment records and run daily safety checks.  Current knowledge industry standards.  Experience with a high ropes elements such as zip line, postman's walk, multi traverse line, flying squirrel, rappelling and climbing wall.  Current certification required, will train the right and willing person.  Must be 21 at time of training.


CHALLENGE COURSE FACILITATOR
Location:  Camp Shingobee Timbers
Starting Salaries:  $210.00 per week

Assist the challenge course manager in facilitating the adventure programs.  Attention to detail and experience on a low and high challenge course in the past.  Must be 18 and able to attend three day training prior to the start of camp.


Support Team

FOOD SERVICE MANAGER
Location:  Camp Shingobee Timbers
Starting Salaries:  $300.00 per week

Provide healthy home cooked meals for campers and staff.  Maintain health and safety standards for food service area including attending a food services training prior to camp.  Must be 21.  ServSafe certification a plus. Would be willing to start June 1^st.


FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT
Location:  Camp Roundelay, Camp Shingobee Timbers
Starting Salaries: $210.00 per week

Assist the Food Service Manager with meal preparation, wash dishes and keep the kitchen clean and up to all state and Girl Scout standards.   Assist with other camp activities as directed. Must be 16 at the time of camp.


HEALTH CARE MANAGER
Location:  Camp Shingobee Timbers
Starting Salaries:  $300.00 per week

Oversee daily health care operations for campers and staff. Reviewing health forms, dispensing meds, daily cabin rounds, basic health care needs of campers/staff, oversee emergencies, etc.
Friday Evening - Sunday Morning off. Daytime/evening hours negotiable. Live on or off-site.  Must be 21 at the time of camp.  EMT, LPN or RN, certification needed. First aid CPR required.


MAINTENANCE/CUSTODIAL
Location:  Camp Roundelay, Camp Shingobee Timbers
Starting Salaries:   $160.00 per week

Responsible for daily custodial, emptying trash, restock supplies and general cleaning.   Assists in the opening and closing of camp.  Works with  Property Manager to make camp repairs as needed and provides support to camp director for camp projects. Monday-Friday, part time. Live off-site.

Updated: 3.11.10

Apply Today!

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Email:
pnash-dooley@gslakesandpines.org
Or call:
218-590-0211 with any questions.

Send completed application to:
    GSMWLP
    Outdoor Programs
    2125 2nd Ave. East
    Hibbing, MN 55746