Day Camp Counselor - Camp Shalom at University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

15.0

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Childcare, Team Leadership, Teaching, Communication, Judgment, Humor, Community Building, Activity Planning, Safety Management, Teamwork

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Department Overview: What is Camp Shalom? Camp Shalom, a program of the Jewish Federation of Madison, is an inclusive summer day camp for children and teens, guided by Jewish values, that fosters personal development, friendship, and community. Led by experienced and nurturing staff on over 154 picturesque acres in Verona, campers and staff of all faiths, ethnicities, identities, and abilities play and learn through engaging and innovative activities, including aquatics, sports, arts and crafts, nature, Jewish enrichment, and team building. Camp Shalom was established in 1954 and is the oldest and largest day camp in Dane County, serving over 1000 children over the summer. Anticipated Start Date 6/15/26 Anticipated End Date 8/14/26 Anticipated Hours Per Week 37 Schedule: Shalom: Your hours of employment will generally be 9:00A.M. to 4:00PM. each day, with one extended day a week for a staff meeting (Tuesday, 6:00PM-8:00PM). Depending on your assignment, you may be asked to stay overnight once during Session One and Session Two, which will count in your weekly total. If you work extended care or provide staffing on a bus, or provide other services for camp, these hours will be counted in your weekly total. Noar-Bogrim: Your hours of employment will generally be 9:00A.M. to 4:30P.M. each day, with one extended day a week for a staff meeting (Tuesday, 4:30PM-6:00PM). You will be asked to stay overnight once during Session One and Session two, and depending on assignment you may be asked to stay overnight for three consecutive nights. All hours above 40 will be counted as overtime. * Staff Week: 6/15-6/19 2026 * Session One: 6/22-7/10 2026 * Session Two: 7/14-7/31 2026 * Session Three: 8/4-8/14 2026 (Only Shalom) Salary/Wage Range: Hourly $15.00 to $15.00 Number Of Positions 10 Position Summary/Job Duties: The basics: Camp Shalom is split into two camps, those being Noar-Bogrim and Shalom. Noar Bogrim has our 6-9th grade campers whereas Shalom has our K-5th grade campers. Shalom: Counselors typically work in groups of 3-4 counselors with anywhere from 12-18 campers. They plan and lead a variety of engaging activities, work to build a strong sense of community among campers, and maintain a physically, emotionally, and socially safe camp environment for all. The ideal candidate has or wants to have childcare, team leadership, and teaching experience; is building strong people skills, including communication, good judgment, and humor; enjoys an energetic team environment; and wants to make meaningful connections with peers and kids. Additionally there are buses that go all across the Madison area to local elementary schools that pick up campers and staff. Noar-Bogrim: Staff work in small teams to plan and lead a variety of engaging activities and excursions. You will have the opportunity to inspire campers to try new things and build new skills. You will work to build a strong sense of community among campers, and to maintain a physically, emotionally, and socially safe camp environment for all. We pride ourselves in the offering of daily choices that appeal to campers with a diverse set of interests, and we are seeking a staff with a similarly diverse set of skills and interests. Application Instructions: Fill out an application using the link below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXmeDaZ_qfDxWwZBtm1hnqoPb8BT5xxzG0vHQ2EAL0fTpc5A/viewform?usp=header Contact: Org: Jewish Federation of Madison Contact: Logan Bookstaff Web: https://www.jewishmadison.org/camp-shalom/work-at-camp-shalom [https://www.jewishmadison.org/camp-shalom/work-at-camp-shalom] Email: logan@jewishmadison.org [logan@jewishmadison.org]

Responsibilities

Counselors plan and lead engaging activities for campers aged K-5th grade (Shalom) or 6th-9th grade (Noar-Bogrim), working in small teams to foster a strong sense of community among participants. Staff must maintain a physically, emotionally, and socially safe camp environment while leading activities like aquatics, sports, arts, nature, and Jewish enrichment.