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Summer Camp Employment
We are now accepting applications for Summer Camp 2026!
Summer Employment Opportunities
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REPORTS TO: Summer Camp Director
POSITION OVERVIEW:
To work with the Summer Camp Director to coordinate all aspects of the day camp.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Assist in Hiring, supervising, and evaluating all day camp staff.
Coordinating with the Adventure Education Director the use of the indoor facility, outdoor ropes course, and the wilderness program as they relate to the day camp program.
Prepare and continually update the day camp handbooks.
Coordinate with the Summer Camp Director to ensure day camp stays in budget.
Procure all equipment and supplies needed for the day camp program.
Coordinate with the Maintenance Director the maintenance needs of the day camp program.
Coordinate with the Communications Director to send out surveys to day camp families.
Meet as necessary with the Assistant Director of Programs in coordinating the program areas and their directors in carrying out the summer daily programs.
Manage the check in and check out procedures for camper registration.
Keep inventories and records of equipment used for the summer camp program.
Coordinate with the State of Michigan Inspectors, the Maintenance Director, the Executive Director and the Summer Camp Director all licensing necessary for mandatory compliances necessary for the operation of a summer camp.
Assist the Summer Camp Director in the planning, supervision, and evaluating of program and service campers.
Create a schedule and curriculum of daily operations for day camp, in coordination with the Summer Camp Director.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
This job includes emphasis on using the principles embodied in the Full Value agreement of working as a team, being safe, and speaking up.
Keep updated on laws and procedures for summer camps through the various licensing authorities.
Keep informed of the year around programs at Camp Daggett and suggest ways to make all of camp’s programs more effective.
Other duties as necessary as assigned by the Summer Camp Director
EQUIPMENT USED:
The Assistant Director Day Camp Coordinator should be proficient in use of the computer and related word processing, data management and internet computer functions and any related software used by Camp Daggett. In addition, the Assistant Director Day Camp Coordinator should have some basic knowledge of maintenance equipment, office equipment and kitchen equipment, the driving of camp vehicles as related to the summer camp program.
REQUIREMENTS:
Be not less than 21 years of age.
Have a minimum of 8 weeks of cumulative full-time experience working with a population similar to that which Camp Daggett serves.
Have a minimum of 4 weeks of full-time administrative experience in an organized camp or similar program.
Shall be familiar with these administrative rules set forth by LARA.
Shall maintain a roster of all current staff members.
Shall be evaluated and considered in good standing of:
Character
Emotional stability
Health
Ability
Experience
Education.
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REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Cabin Counseling
POSITION OVERVIEW:
To live in the cabins with campers, manage the campers to ensure they are following all camp rules and to work with the Assistant Director of Cabin Counseling to ensure your cabin is following all policies.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Practice camp safety with campers, equipment, and buildings while in camp.
Assure attendance of campers under their supervision at their cabins’ assigned activity periods.
Watch the campers under their supervision, making sure they are neat, clean, and changing their clothes regularly.
Assure the campers comfort in their cabins, both physically and emotionally.
Establish rules of order within their assigned cabins and keep their assigned cabins in safe and clean conditions.
Take their campers on one camp out each week.
Make sure all their assigned campers wake up by 7:30. or earlier if they are participating in special morning events. All other campers need to be awake by 8:00
Make sure all campers eat their meals and use proper manners at their tables.
Make sure that their assigned campers behave properly.
Aid the area directors in the teaching of classes during scheduled class periods.
Plan, coordinate, supervise, and participate in skits that are assigned to their cabins.
Stay in the assigned cabins until campers are asleep.
Be an acceptable role model for your campers to emulate.
Report to the Assistant Director of Cabin Counseling problems that may arise regarding the discipline of your campers.
Report to the Assistant Director and/or nurse problems that may arise concerning campers’ health, inclusive of homesickness.
Report any signs of physical or emotional abuse from parents or guardians, noticed by you or reported by campers, to the Assistant Director of Cabin Counseling or the Summer Camp director. This is your responsibility...do not be negligent!!
Be on time to your assigned activity and remain until the activity period is over.
Inventory your cabin at the end of the camping season.
Go to weekly meeting held by the Assistant Director of cabin Counseling.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
This job includes emphasis on using the principles embodied in the Full Value agreement of working as a team, being safe, and speaking up.
Attendance and active participation in all scheduled summer camp activities while on duty.
Other duties as necessary as assigned by the Summer Camp Director
REQUIREMENTS:
CPR and First Aid certification required.
18 years old or older or two years’ experience in Camp Daggett’s C.I.T. program.
Experience in working with children is preferred.
Education majors are preferred.
Sincere interest in putting the child before themselves is preferred.
Recommendations from three non-relatives are required.
May not have been convicted of a felony
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REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Day Camp Operations
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Create a positive group dynamic for 10 campers under your supervision for each week. Campers are 5-12 years old and are grouped by age, manage the campers to ensure they are following all camp rules and to work with the Assistant Director of Day Camp Operations to ensure your group is following all policies.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Practice camp safety with campers, equipment, and buildings while in camp.
Assure attendance of campers under their supervision at their groups’ assigned activity periods.
Lead and assist in the implementation of various camp activities, including sports, arts and crafts, nature exploration, and team-building exercises
Assure the campers comfort, both physically and emotionally.
Establish rules of order within their assigned groups
Make sure all campers eat their meals and use proper manners at their tables.
Make sure that their assigned campers behave properly.
Be an acceptable role model for your campers to emulate.
Report to the Assistant Director of Day Camp Operation problems that may arise regarding the discipline of your campers.
Report to the Assistant Director and/or nurse problems that may arise concerning campers’ health, inclusive of homesickness.
Report any signs of physical or emotional abuse from parents or guardians, noticed by you or reported by campers, to the Assistant Director of Cabin Counseling or the Summer Camp director. This is your responsibility...do not be negligent!!
Be on time to your assigned activity
Go to any meetings held by the Assistant Director of Day Camp Operations.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
This job includes emphasis on using the principles embodied in the Full Value agreement of working as a team, being safe, and speaking up.
Attendance and active participation in all scheduled summer camp activities while on duty.
Other duties as necessary as assigned by the Summer Camp Director
REQUIREMENTS:
CPR and First Aid certification required.
18 years old or older or two years’ experience in Camp Daggett’s C.I.T. program.
Experience in working with children is preferred.
Education majors are preferred.
Sincere interest in putting the child before themselves is preferred.
Recommendations from three non-relatives are required.
May not have been convicted of a felony
Summer Volunteer Staff Opportunities
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REPORTS TO: Summer Camp Director
POSITION OVERVIEW:
A two week volunteer program that assists with the daily operations of camp and prepares the individual to possibly be a Counselor in Training one day.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Help area directors perform assigned duties.
Help area directors prepare and take down night activities.
Observe the overall operation of camp.
Help counselors handle special needs, such as wet sleeping bags, snacks, sorting cabin mail, etc.
Aid Summer maintenance and campout Supervisor with overnight camping preparations and clean up.
Help clean the bathhouses between camping sessions, remove trash from dining hall and other camp areas after all meals (take to dumpster), sweep dining hall floors after every meal, and put all recyclable materials in appropriate places.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
This job includes emphasis on using the principles embodied in the Full Value agreement of working as a team, being safe, and speaking up.
Attendance and active participation in all scheduled summer camp activities while on duty.
Other duties as necessary as assigned by the Summer Camp Director
REQUIREMENTS:
15 years old
Interest and desire to work in cooperation with the directors to aid the overall programming of Camp Daggett.
A recommendation from three non-relatives is required.
May not have been convicted of a felony
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REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Counselors in Training Program
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Two year volunteer training program for 16 and 17 year olds to learn how to be an effective Cabin Counselor one day.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Help area directors and counselors with assigned duties.
Observe techniques of counselors used for establishing rules and enforcing them, meeting physical and emotional needs of campers, and the coordinating and supervising cabins.
Observe overall operation of a cabin counselor.
Be able to supervise a camper cabin in the last week of training under the direction of a counselor while meeting the criteria as laid out in the job description of a counselor.
Help the area director to whom they are assigned to teach area classes.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
This job includes emphasis on using the principles embodied in the Full Value agreement of working as a team, being safe, and speaking up.
Attendance and active participation in all scheduled summer camp activities while on duty.
Other duties as necessary as assigned by the Summer Camp Director
REQUIREMENTS:
16 years old or older, or one year as a service or program camper.
Interest and desire to work with staff and children and in becoming a cabin counselor at Camp Daggett is preferred.
A recommendation from three non-relatives is required.
May not have been convicted of a felony