Summer Job Opportunity - Wisconsin Badger Camp

Wisconsin Badger Camp

Wisconsin Badger Camp is located on 680 acres of rolling land overlooking the Mississippi and Wisconsin Rivers ten miles south of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Badger Camp is located one hour south of La Crosse, one hour north of Platteville, and two hours west of Madison.

Wisconsin Badger Camp's staff is as important to the campers as the activities or the natural surroundings. Staff members are carefully selected for their understanding, patience, experience and personal commitment to the campers as individuals. Over 60 paid staff, including healthcare, dietary and counselors are hired each summer. In addition, a physician is available via phone 24 hours a day. All staff will attend a weeklong training workshop prior to the first week of camp.

Badger Camp serves individuals with developmental disabilities, ages 3 - 93. No camper is turned away due to the severity of his or her disability. The average staff ratio is one staff member for every two campers.

The majority of all summer positions are residential. The typical workweek starts at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday and ends at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The 2012 Summer Employment season runs from June 1-August 18, 2012

Benefits

• Salary PLUS room and board
• College credit possible
• Possible paid training for additional certifications
• Form friendships that last a lifetime
• A summer that you will never forget

How to Apply

• Download and print an application or contact us and we will mail one to you
• Complete application and mail to us
• All applications will be considered and reviewed
• Complete interview process
• References will be checked
• Positions offered to qualified applicants

Applicants for all positions at Wisconsin Badger Camp are considered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability.

Arts and Crafts Specialist

Responsible for planning and leading activities in your program and participate in all areas of the general camp program. Education or experience in the program field is required. Experience with special needs is helpful but not required. 

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