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We are hiring remarkable summer camp staff to serve our camp programming areas! Join our summer camp team and make $500 per week.

Working at a Girl Scout camp offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth while enjoying a rewarding and adventure-filled summer. As a camp staff member, you’ll play a vital role in helping girls grow in confidence, develop new skills, and build lasting friendships in a supportive environment.

We are seeking a high-energy Arts & Crafts Coordinator who will be responsible for developing and implementing all arts, crafts, and handicrafts programming at camp. This individual will create, facilitate, and supervise age-appropriate arts and crafts programs for each camp theme. Successful candidates will share their enthusiasm for outdoor camp adventures while guiding girls to experience a fun and exciting week at camp. Share your creativity and enthusiasm as you show campers what it truly means to be a Girl Scout! 

This position is classified as a seasonal role that runs from May 28th-August 11th, 2026. 

Here are the Top 10 reasons why you should work at camp:

1. Make a difference: Help kids and teens grow and discover their potential. Be a role model and mentor.
2. Gain new skills: Learn safety, program development, child development, and more.
3. Boost your resume: The experience will prepare you for future opportunities.
4. Improve professional skills: Sharpen problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
5. Enjoy nature: Spend your summer surrounded by beautiful landscapes, trees, water, and wildlife.
6. Adventure awaits: Hike, canoe, swim, and camp right at your doorstep.
7. Learn to protect nature: Gain a deeper appreciation for the environment and how to care for it.
8. Have fun: Join in singing, cheering, playing, and laughing through camp traditions like campfires and games.
9. Create lasting memories: Your time at camp will stay with you for a lifetime.
10. Join a supportive team: Work with passionate staff from diverse backgrounds and form lasting friendships.

Camp Staff Perks:

• Paid internships
• Housing and meals provided
• Outdoor adventures
• Epic and supportive team

The ideal candidate should be…

• At least 18 years of age.
• Experience in teaching, guiding, and working with children is preferred.
• Certified or able to become Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certified.
• Visual/auditory ability to respond to environmental and other hazards.  
• Ability to respond calmly in a crisis situation.  
• Excellent customer service, including the ability to maintain a calm demeanor with adults in conflict.
• Excited to be outdoors and work with youth. 
• Interested or experienced in camp and guiding youth in a variety of activities. 
• Energetic and has a desire to grow future girl leaders. 
• Willing to stay in Mindoro, WI for the entire summer and live onsite with our campers.
• Willing to subscribe to the philosophy of the Girl Scout program and enroll as a Girl Scout member.

What you will do:

• Plan and facilitate all craft activities, including pottery, tie dye, candle making, painting, etc.
• Request necessary equipment and supplies before and during camp.
• Care for, organize, and request necessary repairs of equipment. 
• Keep records and reports as necessary. 
• Work with the Program Director to develop a variety of arts, crafts, and handicraft activities in accordance with session theme, age level, and the Girl experience. 
• Lead program activities to educate the campers, aiding in badge completion.
• Assist in supervision of campers to cover for breaks of other camp staff. 
• Help to ensure that the value of experiencing camp is achieved: keeping campers focused, engaged, and motivated to learn new skills.
• Maintain the highest level of safety during activities. 
• Supervise and assist with camp cleaning, sanitation, and equipment maintenance.
• Help each Girl Scout learn to respect the rights of others and appreciate themselves and others. 
• Ensure implementation of Girl Scout Leadership Experience. 
• Assist in the opening and closing procedures of camp, including staff training.
• Comprehend and implement emergency procedures through regular practice drills. 
• Maintain the health and safety of campers.
• Create a safe and inclusive environment for both campers and other staff. 

Physical & Other Requirements:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to withstand:

• Living and sleeping in a rustic outdoor environment.
• Working irregular hours: early mornings, nights, and weekends.
• Lifting and/or moving up to 40 pounds.
• Walking, hiking, and working outdoors in wooded areas and on uneven natural paths.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Badgerland is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We actively promote anti-racism as part of our mission and welcome applicants of all backgrounds to join us in our mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.