Camp counselors receive room and board, as well as a stipend. Counselors report for orientation on Sunday and assist through camp dismissal on Thursday evening).
Responsibilities include:
- Managing the students on outings to hospitals/clinics/schools etc., keeping them on time, reminding them to act professionally etc.
- Interacting with students, answering questions, developing a trusting relationship with students
- Making presentations to campers about your experiences (choosing the right college, how to study for college tests, etc.)
- Attending all scheduled activities and supervising students during these activities
- Assisting with team building activities on the first day
- Staying in dorms with students, enforcing curfews, providing nightly activities
- Basic first aid if necessary
- Assisting with camp set up on Sunday before campers arrive
- Assisting with registration and orientation activities
- Co-leading daily check-in meetings
- Transportation assistance: Madison, Lakeshore, LaCrosse – act as driver (mini-vans are used to transport students; counselors will need valid driver authorization.) Fox Valley – help usher students on and off of buses
How to apply:
To apply for a counselor position at a Health Careers Camp, send the following information to the camp director of the camp you are interested in:
- completed online application (links are specific to each camp - see right sidebar of this page)
- two letters of reference (references can be from a college instructor, school representative, and/or employer)
- your resume
Questions?
If you have any questions or would like more information about this program, please contact the director of the camp that interests you.
The La Crosse Camp is based on the UW La Crosse campus and directed by Martha McCabe, Scenic Rivers AHEC. Mrs. McCabe may be reached by phone at 608/487-4878 or by email at mmccabe@scenicriversahec.org
The Madison Camp is based on the Edgewood College campus and directed by Karen Ball, South Central AHEC. Ms. Ball may be reached by phone at 608/663-1688 or by email at kballswahec@onecommail.com
The Fox Valley Area Camp is based on the UW Oshkosh campus and directed by Jill Niemczyk, Northeast Wisconsin AHEC. Ms. Niemczyk may be reached by phone at 920/652-0238 or by email at jilln@newahec.org
The Lakeshore Camp is based on the Lakeland College campus and directed by Ms. Jill Niemczyk, Northeast Wisconsin AHEC. Ms. Niemczyk may be reached by phone at 920/652-0238 or by email at jilln@newahec.org
