Middle School Camp Camp Counselor - Summer

Department Overview

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is Madison’s public recreation provider. MSCR offers a wide variety of athletic, recreational, arts and enrichment activities and classes for all ages in an accessible, inclusive setting. Programs include swimming instruction, MSCR on the Move, arts & enrichment classes, youth summer camps, sports camps & clinics, adult & 50+ fitness, adult sport leagues including pickleball, softball and tennis, and a wide variety of outdoor pursuits including paddling sports, pontoon trips, camping, orienteering and challenge courses.

As a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), MSCR also provides after school enrichment activities, clubs and sports as well as summer programming in Madison elementary, middle and high schools, Allied Learning Center and Meadowood Neighborhood Center. After school clubs and sports include: arts & enrichment, homework/academic clubs, drama, dance, skiing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country and much more.

Anticipated

Start Date:

6/12/26

Anticipated End Date: 8/14/26

Anticipated Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week plus overtime (June-August)

Schedule:

8:45 am – 4:15 pm plus additional hours during overnights.

Salary/Wage Range:
Hourly $16.00 to $17.75

Number Of Positions: 4

Camp Adventure focuses on developing leadership skills and providing a fun atmosphere for Middle School Aged youth to experience the outdoors. Each week is designed around an outdoor theme consisting of daily activities and field trips including canoeing/kayaking, hiking, log rolling, swimming, rock climbing and challenge courses. Throughout the summer we offer 4 overnights for campers at local Wisconsin State Parks.

Spend your summer outside with Camp Adventure! Camp Adventure Camp Counselor Staff supervise, plan and lead a variety of active, outdoor adventure and experiential activities for middle school youth in a recreational camp setting. Throughout the summer develop your own facilitation and outdoor skills, create relationships with youth, be part of a great staff team and participate in a huge range of outdoor field trips.

Paid professional development and training are provided to help build your skills. Opportunities to continue employment into Fall. Come join us.

• June 12 (Friday) and June 15-18, 2026 (Monday‑Thursday):
  Mandatory paid training (40 hrs)
• June 22‑August 14, 2026:
  Monday‑Friday Summer Camp Program
• August 17, 2026:
  Optional end of the summer cleanup day
• Staff Meeting:
  Every Tuesday at 7:45 am.
• Four overnights during the summer from Thursday‑Friday

The first four weeks will be located at Westmorland Park (4114 Tokay Blvd, Madison, WI 53711) and the last four weeks will be located at Demetral Park (601 N 6th St, Madison, WI 53704). The camp travels on field trips to different locations around the city and the surrounding area. There are overnights at a local state park on 7/9‑7/10, 7/16‑7/17, 7/30‑7/31 and 8/13‑8/14.

• 18 years or older
• Previous experience working with middle school‑aged children.
• Knowledge in outdoor recreation activities such as hiking, small watercraft (canoeing and kayaking), outdoor education, and Leave No Trace ethics and/or a willingness to learn and participate.
• Ability to keep campers safe by upholding high behavioral expectations.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with the staff team.
• Ability to engage campers throughout the entire day of camp and create a safe and fun environment for campers to thrive.
• Be outdoors for up to 9 hours a day in a variety of weather.
• Ability to generate excitement, concern and respect for the outdoors in multiple settings with youth.
• Ability to actively participate in all aspects of the summer camp program.

• Lifeguard, First Aid/CPR Certified or willing to get certified.
• Training and experience in facilitating outdoor activities for youth.
• Previous resident/day camp staff experience.
• Experience creating and participating in camp culture and community.

Applicants must be available to attend training June 12 (Friday) and June 15‑18 (Monday‑Thursday).

Staff typically work 4‑10‑hour days during the summer and have one full day off during the week (plus weekends). If interested, please complete the MSCR online application.

For questions, contact Liz Just .us.

Org:
Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR)

Contact:
Laura Whitmore

Web:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

Email: hrmscr.wi.us