Day Camp Program Director (Seasonal) in Dane

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We are hiring remarkable summer camp staff to serve our day camp programming! Join our summer camp team and make $600 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 Program Director who will provide direction, supervision, leadership, and support to all camp programming and educational initiatives. This individual will assist in the execution of designated programs and activities for campers, ensuring safety and wellbeing across all campers and Camp Staff. 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!

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 21 years of .
• Excited to be outdoors and work with youth.
• Interested or experienced in camp and guiding youth in a variety of activities.
• Experience in teaching, guiding, and working with children. 
• Energetic and has a desire to grow future girl leaders.
• Prior experience with supervision of staff is a plus.
• 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.  
• Experience with making decisions, acting wisely, and remaining calm in emergencies. 
• Certified or able to become Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certified.
• Willing to stay in Dane, WI for the entire summer and live onsite.
• Prior experience as a Camp Counselor or similar position at an ACA accredited camp is .
• Willingness to subscribe to the philosophy of the Girl Scout program and enroll as a Girl Scout member.
• Available June 10th-July 25th, 2026.

What You Will Do:

• Facilitate camp programs and activities through supervision and leadership.
• Assist with specialized programming (waterfront activities, target sports, high ropes, etc.)
• Ensure program quality and consistency by reviewing group schedules and providing coaching to staff and counselors as needed.
• Coordinate with Camp Director to ensure program activities and meetings have guidance and leadership.
• Work with the Education Department staff to ensure the creation and delivery of a well-rounded program to campers, making activities fun, educational, skill-building, and creative.
• Ensure lesson plans are prepared and implemented which meet camp and camper goals.
• Implement all camp programming from start to finish. Assist in training staff on all aspects of the camp program, including effective teaching methods and lesson planning.
• Interpret, enforce, and teach state, American Camp Association, and Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints and standards.  
• Implement and monitor that all health, safety, and program standards are being met.  
• Interpret the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and guide staff in putting it into practice.  
• Comprehend, monitor, and be willing to initiate crisis management plans, overall safety measures, and emergency procedures as necessary.  
• Prepare, review, and submit records or requested reports in a timely fashion. 
• Assist in supervision of campers to cover breaks for other camp staff. 
• Help to ensure that the value of experiencing camp is achieved: keeping campers focused, engaged, and motivated to learn new skills.
• 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. 
• 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.

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