Before you Apply
Thank you for your interest in working at Camp Nicolet! A summer camp job is a great way to positively impact the lives of today’s youth, spend lots of time outside this summer, and to meet new people. Before you begin the application process, there are a few things you should know. Working at camp is a full-time summer commitment. Nicolet’s minimum contract period is for 9.5 weeks, beginning early June and ending mid-August. All staff work for six days, and then have one 24-hour period off.
It’s important to realize that when you come
to work at camp, you’re coming to work to enrich
the lives of the campers. Our staff work together
as a team to provide a safe, fun, and educational
experience for the kids. The days are long,
but at the end of the summer you’ll realize
the positive contributions and impact you made.
Camp Nicolet’s staff is a group of young camping
professionals, who take pride in the fantastic
environment they create each summer at camp.
We hope you’ll consider being part of the team—and
our summer family!
Apply for the 2012 season
Click here to apply for 2012 staff positions.
If you have any questions about working at camp, please
contact:
Camp Nicolet
715-545-2522
9 am - 4pm CST
Monday through Friday.
Staff Training
American Red Cross training programs are essential before the camp season begins. Click on the links below to download your training materials:
About your Coworkers
Who will I be working with this summer? Great question, and one many applicants ask. Nicolet’s staff is comprised of about 40 people:
- Counseling and Instructional Staff: 25 people, average ages 19-22.
- Camp Directors, Office Staff, Nurses: 5 people, average ages 30-60.
- Kitchen and Maintenance Staff: 10 people, averages ages 18-70.
- Approximately 20% of our Staff is International!
- Another 20% of our Staff is comprised of former campers and CITs!
- About 50% of our Staff return from summer to summer!
- 95% of our Staff live in cabins with the campers.
- 75% of our Staff are college students from across the nation!
- Camp Nicolet has been family-owned and operated since 1944!
Some Final Notes
All hired staff will attend Camp Nicolet’s Staff Training week. This is built in to your contract period, and you will be compensated for your time. Some staff may be asked to arrive at camp earlier, depending on position and certifications needed (e.g., Lifeguarding, USA Water Ski, etc.)
We WELCOME International Applicants. Please complete the application process as outlined above, then contact camp for additional information on securing Work Visas and agency sponsorship.
Staff are selected on the basis of their skills and interest in working with children. A background check is required of all Camp Nicolet staff. Creativity, a good sense of humor, maturity, and willingness to work are a MUST! If you are in college, often Internship Credit can be gained from your work at camp. If in High School, Community Service Hours can often be credited as well.
Please send necessary paperwork to Camp Nicolet for evaluation and processing.
If you have additional questions, please contact Jeremy Starz, Human Resources, anytime at 715-545-2522 or jstarz97@hotmail.com. We are happy to answer any and all questions you might have about working at Camp Nicolet!
