Get out on the water this summer, and share your love of sailing with kids!

Posted: Apr 07, 2026

Camp Counselor / Sailing Instructor

WeHaKee Camp for Girls

Winter, Wisconsin

Wages/Pay
$2,700.00 - $3,630.00 / season
Experience Level
Some experience required
Job Start Date
Job Starts: May 31, 2026

Camp Counselors are the primary caregiver for each camper. The counselor is responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities and guiding campers in their personal growth and daily living skills.

This counselor serves in a dual role, leading sailing and windsurfing lessons during daytime activity periods, under the direction of the Adventure Program Coordinator.

Job Functions:

  • Along with your Co-Counselor and with support from the Counselor Director, serve as the primary caregiver for girls assigned to your cabin group.

  • Ensure the well-being of every camper, including physical, mental, emotional, and relationship wellness during their time at camp.

  • Live with up to 8 campers (all same/similar age, between 7-17), and one co-counselor.

  • Maintain camper and program schedules, and handle complex problem-solving to ensure program success.

  • Lead sailing and windsurfing instruction for campers at beginner and intermediate levels.

Other job duties:

  • Be prepared to handle emergency situations (training provided).

  • Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning and leading those as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and experience

  • Participation in a sailing and/or windsurfing program, required.

  • Current certification in first aid and CPR, recommended.

  • Experience leading sailing and/or windsurfing instruction, preferred.

This position lives on-site at Camp WeHaKee and works full time+ from May 31 through August 18, 2026

Cell Phone Policy: Camp WeHaKee is a screen-free program, and counselors do not have their phones with them for the majority of the summer. Phones are kept safely in the camp office and can be used during time off only.

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Contact Info

WeHaKee Camp for Girls

Are you ready for an unforgettable summer? Camp WeHaKee, a vibrant international girls' camp in Northern Wisconsin since 1923, is seeking enthusiastic college women to serve as counselors! Inspire girls to forge lifelong friendships while leading fun activities like water sports and arts. Embrace the outdoors, create magical moments, and develop your leadership skills.

Location
Wisconsin
Season
Summer
Staff size
40
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Cabin counselors live in a cabin with eight campers and one other counselors. All camper cabins have electricity. Camper cabins use shared washhouses for showers and bathrooms.
Family housing available
No
Single occupancy housing available
No
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Provided
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Good
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