Red Arrow Camp

Current Job dates:

Currently recruiting for the season that runs from June 7th, 2025 to August 7th, 2025.

Variety of Activities
Counselor/Instructor
$3,400.00 / season
Woodruff, WI
As a Cabin Counselor, you’ll have the chance to mentor, inspire, and guide young boys while forming lifelong friendships with fellow staff. Our counselors often say their summer at Red Arrow was the best of their lives—will this be your story too?
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What You'll Do
As a Cabin Counselor, you’ll wear many hats—leader, coach, mentor, and friend. You’ll:
• Create a Positive Cabin Culture: Live in a cabin with campers and a co-counselor, fostering a supportive, fun, and respectful environment where boys thrive.
• Supervise and Inspire: Guide campers through their daily routines, from waking up to bedtime, ensuring safety, good hygiene, and a sense of belonging.
• Lead Wilderness Adventures: Take boys on unforgettable backpacking and canoeing trips, teaching outdoor skills and creating bonds through shared challenges.
• Teach and Coach: Develop and deliver engaging, skill-building classes (like Tennis!), adapting lessons to suit different age groups and abilities while promoting teamwork and sportsmanship.
• Be a Role Model: Demonstrate leadership, respect, and a positive attitude in all interactions, helping campers grow into their best selves.
• Collaborate with Staff: Work closely with co-counselors, program heads, and directors to maintain consistent discipline, address camper needs, and create an amazing experience for everyone.
• Make It Personal: Help campers build friendships, tackle homesickness, and take on challenges with confidence.
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What We’re Looking For
• Age: Must be 19 years or older.
• Energy: High-energy individuals ready for a unique, hands-on experience.
• Passion: You must love working with kids and be eager to make a difference in their lives.
• Adaptability: Ready to embrace a wide variety of roles and responsibilities in an unplugged, outdoor environment.
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Why Join Red Arrow?
• Incredible Memories: Spend seven weeks in the stunning Northwoods, surrounded by nature, fun, and purpose.
• Unmatched Friendships: Bond with like-minded counselors from around the country while creating lasting memories.
• Personal Growth: Gain leadership, mentoring, and coaching skills that will benefit you for a lifetime.
• Competitive Compensation: Starting salary of $3,400 (with potential increases based on age and experience).
• Dates: June 13th – August 15th, with opportunities for specialized training starting earlier.
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Key Responsibilities
Mentorship & Supervision:
• Live and work alongside campers, creating a positive and safe environment.
• Wake up, encourage, and put boys to bed with care and guidance.
• Support campers’ personal hygiene, manage homesickness, and foster personal growth.
• Lead off-site overnight wilderness adventures, creating lifelong memories.
Activity Instruction:
• Teach skill-based classes, such as Tennis, that are engaging, fun, and progressive.
• Adapt lessons to various age groups and skill levels while emphasizing safety, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Evaluate and adjust programming to maximize camper growth and enjoyment.
Health & Safety:
• Prioritize the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of all campers.
• Collaborate with the Camp Nurse and Directors to address health concerns.
• Ensure campers follow safety protocols in all activities.
Team Collaboration:
• Work closely with co-counselors and staff to maintain a consistent, positive environment.
• Plan and supervise special cabin or camp-wide activities as delegated by the Director or Program Head.
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