Camp Wingra is looking for a SPECTACULAR camp counselor to join us for the next 4-5 weeks. If you are someone who loves working with kids, enjoys being outdoors on the lake all day, and has an open schedule now through August 15th, please consider applying! This is one of the BEST camp jobs you can find, great experience for someone who may want to go into education or gain more experience working with kids!
This is Camp Wingra’s 16th year, and we have built a reputation for outstanding kid-centered camps. Campers return year after year, and our camps fill quickly. One of the main reasons for this is that every year, we have EXCELLENT staff. We are looking for new staff to continue this tradition of providing high-quality and individualized outdoor summer camps to kids in Madison.
Fishing Camp Counselor
Summer 2025 Mon- Fri June 4th - Aug. 22nd
Camp Wingra is looking for college students who love being outdoors on the water, have experience fishing, and want to spend a rewarding summer working with kids. If you love kids, want to share your fishing knowledge, and want to spend your summer fishing and paddling on Madison's lakes, please apply.
Outdoor & Paddling Camp Counselor
Camp Wingra is looking for college students who love being outdoors on the water paddling and want to spend a rewarding summer working with kids. If you love kids and love to swim and paddle, please apply. We are looking for an experienced individual who is dependable, works well with others, is self-motivated, and understands what it takes to keep kids engaged and safe. We are looking to hire counselors who love the outdoors, have experience paddling, have strong swimming skills, can lift and portage canoes and kayaks, and have a high level of energy and enthusiasm all day, every day. Camp Wingra is a community staple, and our counselors pride themselves on being role models for our campers.
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The 2025 summer season will go from June 4th to August 22nd.
If hired, you must be available from June 4th until Aug. 22nd with one week off June 28th-July 6th. Typical hours are Mon-Fri from 7:30am-approx 4:30 pm. Counselors receive a weekly salary starting at $525. Counselors will also have free access to Wingra, Brittingham, and Marshall Boats 300+ watercraft in your off hours. Staff often comment that this is the best summer job!
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Location: Camp Wingra operates out of two fantastic locations: Wingra Boats at 824 Knickerbocker Street (off Monroe Street) and Marshall Boats at 2101 Allen Blvd (off University Ave.).
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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HAVE FUN, AND BE FUN!
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Plan out and structure the week's activities.
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Facilitate ice breakers & team building activities.
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Instruct campers on boating skills and water safety.
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Create an inclusive atmosphere & work cooperatively with other co-counselors.
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Perform administrative tasks, including calling camp parents, writing daily recaps, filling out forms, and all other tasks as needed to create an incredible experience for the campers.
Qualifications:
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Applicants need to have their boater safety certification (a short online course) by the start of camp.
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Applicants will receive additional training but should have some boating experience.
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You should be organized, responsible, and enjoy being with children.
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Previous camp experience is a plus.
Fishing Camp Counselor
Camp Wingra is looking for angler college students who love being outdoors and fishing and would like to spend a rewarding summer working with kids. If you love kids and love to fish and paddle, please apply. We are looking for experienced anglers who are dependable, work well with others, are self-motivated, and understand what it takes to keep kids engaged and safe. We are looking to hire counselors who have a love for fishing, experience paddling, strong swimming skills, can lift and portage canoes and kayaks, and have a high level of energy and enthusiasm all day, every day. Camp Wingra is a community staple, and our counselors pride themselves on being role models for our campers.
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The 2025 summer season will go from June 4th to August 22nd.
If hired, you must be available from June 4th until Aug. 22nd with one week off June 28th-July 6th. Typical hours are Mon-Fri from 7:30am-approx 4:30 pm. Counselors receive a weekly salary starting at $525. Counselors will also have free access to Wingra, Brittingham, and Marshall Boats 300+ watercraft in your off hours. Staff often comment that this is the best summer job!
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Location: Camp Wingra operates out of two fantastic locations: Wingra Boats at 824 Knickerbocker Street (off Monroe Street) and Marshall Boats at 2101 Allen Blvd (off University Ave.).
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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HAVE FUN, AND BE FUN!
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Plan out and structure the week's activities.
-
Facilitate ice breakers & team building activities.
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Instruct campers on fishing skills from beginners to advanced camps
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Create an inclusive atmosphere & work cooperatively with other co-counselors.
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Perform administrative tasks, including calling camp parents, writing daily recaps, filling out forms, and all other tasks as needed to create an incredible experience for the campers.
Qualifications:
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Applicants need to have their boater safety certification (a short online course) by the start of camp.
-
Applicants will receive additional training but should have some boating experience.
-
Applicants should have strong fishing skills.
-
You should be organized, responsible, and enjoy being with children.
-
Previous camp experience is a plus.