Boating staff work with the Michigania fleet of 50+ boats (butterflies, hobie cats, flying scotts, ensigns, kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, windsurfers, and a walloon). The staff teach lessons, lead excursions, skipper boats, and maintain the Michigania fleet.

It is required that boating staff become lifeguard-certified on their own before their start date at Camp Michigania.

See above for terms of employment. In the past, nine staff were hired to work Boating.

Staff working in the camp store interact with campers of all ages when they come to purchase candy, ice cream treats, postcards, travel toiletries, and many kinds of Michigania clothing and merchandise.

Store staff are expected to engage campers and oversee the use of our camp point-of-sale system. No experience is required.

See above for terms of employment. In the past two staff were hired to work in the Camp Store.

CAC staff provide programs for both adults and children on a daily basis (including ceramics, silk painting, batiking, glass fusion, beading, lanyards, leatherwork, etc.). The staff demonstrate and teach these crafts while maintaining the supplies and equipment in the area.

CAC staff will be internally trained to work with ceramic and glass kilns and to teach all crafts.

See above for terms of employment. In the past, seven staff were hired to work CAC.

Ropes staff provide a challenge-by-choice program that includes low-ropes group initiatives, a high ropes course, and several additional elements, including a giant’s swing, two racing zip-lines, the leap of faith, the giant’s ladder, and a climbing wall.

Ropes staff are trained and certified at camp to belay and maintain the course, including the use of clic-its for the ropes course, an auto-belay system on the climbing wall, and a device that simulates free-fall as an exit to the ropes course.

See above for terms of employment. In the past, five staff were hired to work Ropes.

Field Sports staff run camp-wide athletic events, field games, and the archery field and range (recreational archery lessons are given, and achievements can be reached by campers). Field sports include soccer, softball, sand volleyball, bocce ball, table tennis, golf chipping, dodgeball, etc.

Archery/Field Sports staff will be internally trained to know archery safety guidelines and rules to all sports offered at camp.

See above for terms of employment. In the past, three staff were hired to work Archery/Field Sports and one staff member was half-time Archery/Field Sports and half-time in another program area.

Our fitness program has included yoga, yoga-pilates fusion, cardio drumming, Zumba, aerobics, water aerobics, kayaking, paddle boarding, the Michigania Mile race, hikes, running, dance, and collaborations with other program areas (cardio tennis, fitness ropes, etc.) or supervision of our fitness facilities.

Fitness staff are expected to have some relevant experience and may require certifications depending on the offerings. Staff hired to teach yoga must be certified before arriving at camp.

See above for terms of employment.  In the past, one staff member was hired to work Fitness, one staff member was hired to work Yoga, and one staff member was hired to work half-time Fitness and half-time in another program area.

Riding staff (and our 30 horses!) provide a recreational riding program of various level lessons and trail rides as well as various special events.

Riding staff are expected to have experience with horses and will be trained internally on safety expectations and camp-specific lessons.

See above for terms of employment. In the past, seven staff were hired to work Riding.

Housekeeping staff provide cleaning and supply distribution for camper and common spaces to ensure clear and clean spaces.  Additional staff join the team to turn over after each week and aid in cabin cleaning led by the Housekeeping staff.

Kids camp provides structured programming for kids ages 0-6. Age groups are split into 0-2 years old, 3 & 4 years old, and 5 & 6 years old.

Kids camp staff are expected to have some experience with children and will rotate through the age groups from week to week.

See above for terms of employment. In the past, 12 staff were hired to work Kids Camp.

Kitchen staff, including “front of the house” hosts and kitchen staff – cooks & dishwashers, ensure that 3 meals a day are provided to all campers and staff. Meals include salad/deli bars, desserts, coffee/drinks, hot food and made-to-order meals like omelettes. Kitchen staff are fully trained and most roles do not require any previous knowledge or training.

Maintenance staff assist with groundskeeping, repairs, and other daily camp tasks for upkeep of the facility and grounds. These staff members serve on call some evenings to take care of any camper concerns that come up. Staff hired for maintenance are required to have a valid U.S. driver’s license. 

See above for terms of employment. In the past, two seasonal staff members are hired to join our full-time Maintenance team of four.

Nature staff provide nature hikes, educational programs, boat trips, crafts, demonstrations, astronomy programs, and rock-polishing.

Nature staff are trained internally on an ongoing basis and learn about the fauna and flora that surround the beautiful Walloon Lake and Camp Michigania in addition to the various crafts, programs, and projects the staff provide.

See above for terms of employment. In the past, four staff were hired to work Nature.

The Office Assistant provides service for campers in the camp main office and supports the full-time administrative staff that handles all camp billing, records, logistics, communication, and other administrative functions. On alternate days, the staff trained as office assistants will work in other program areas, “floating” to either a scheduled area to fill out the staffing schedule there or as needed, determined by the unique needs of the week, or on non-area programming like running sessions of the Michigania Escape Room.

Experience working in an office is not necessary but preferred.

See above for terms of employment. In the past, two staff were hired to work Office/Program Floater.

Riflery staff run a .22 range for both kids (5th grade and up – typically ages 10+) and adults as well as a trap range for shotguns (ages 15+), including specialty events to challenge excellent marksmen.

Riflery staff will be internally trained in gun safety and care. NRA certifications are provided if no staff hired have existing certifications.

See above for terms of employment. In the past, two staff were hired for Riflery and an additional three staff were hired to work half-time Riflery and half-time in another program area.

Swim staff guard the Michigania swimming area and provide swimming lessons; in addition, they also provide special events and activities for campers of all ages (water carnival, inner tube water polo, etc.).

It is required that Swim staff become lifeguard-certified on their own before their start date at Camp Michigania.

See above for terms of employment.  In the past, four staff were hired to work Swimming.

The Sustainability staff member works with the camp recycling program, composting/food waste program, the Michigania garden, and other educational opportunities. Staff hired for Sustainability should have a valid U.S. driver’s license.

See above for terms of employment. In the past, one Sustainability Coordinator was hired.

Teen staff provide evening programs for campers ages 10-17 (Preteens: ages 10-12, Maize teens: ages 13 & 14, Blue teens: ages 15-17), including events like capture the flag, outdoor movies, improv games, and bonfires.

Teen staff create age-appropriate programming for the three age groups and have half-time assignments working in other areas and with other age groups, such as the 7-9 year olds (referred to as 789s). In the past, six staff worked at Teens.

Tennis staff provide recreational tennis instruction for all ages, including pickleball lessons and tournament, host tennis tournaments, and maintain the various tennis courts across camp.

Tennis staff are expected to have tennis experience and ability. Teaching experience is preferred.

See above for terms of employment. In the past, one staff member was hired to work Tennis and two staff were hired to work half-time tennis and half-time in another program area.