#64 Paddle Boarding Counselor

Wisconsin •Min age 18

Suburb area

At a glance

Camp type: Overnight Camp
Dates: Jun 4 – Aug 8, 2027
Minimum age: 18
English: Advanced
Housing: Cabins, Dormitory
Transport: Bus, Camp provided
Schedule: 8am-Breakfast 9:45am-Cabin Activity 1 10:45am-Hobby 1 12pm-Lunch 1pm Rest Hour 2pm Hobby 2 3:30pm Hobby 3 5pm Cabin Activity 2 5:45pm Shower Time 6:30pm Dinner 8:15pm Evening Program 9-9:45 Bedtime
Openings: 1

The position

Qualifications/Skills Needed

As a Paddle Boarding Counselor, you'll play a vital and rewarding role in our summer camp. Your primary responsibility is to provide instruction and support to campers of different ages. Your patience, empathy, and understanding will help create an inclusive and welcoming environment where all campers feel valued and included. As a Counselor, you'll be an advocate and a source of encouragement for our campers, helping them overcome challenges and achieve personal growth. Your dedication to fostering a positive and enriching experience for all campers will create lasting memories and a sense of belonging in our camp community. Campers to thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment. Lifeguard training is provided at camp.

Training provided

Staff Training Week provided

About the camp

Beber Camp is a coed residential Jewish summer camp in Mukwonago, WI. We are 90 minutes Northwest of Chicago and 30 minutes from Milwaukee, WI. We serve 300 campers per 4 week session. Staff are hired as either general counselors or specialists but all live in cabin with campers. We offer over 60 different activities, including waterskiing, ropes/challenge course, climbing, arts and crafts, circus arts, music, sports and many more! Beber camp strives to foster close friendships, personal growth, community and religious and spiritual identity. International counselors and support staff need not be Jewish. We are an inclusive environment where we want to bring the world to our campers! Counselors are responsible for the overall supervision and organization of campers with the aim of providing a healthy, safe, and fun camp environment. Beber Camp counselors exhibit strong leadership skills and are creative in planning and implementing programs and activities for campers. Cabin counselors live in a bunk with a group of 12-16 of campers and other co-cabin counselors. Direct, supervise, and organize a group of campers in the cabin, during activities, and throughout the camp in order to meet the intended camper outcomes. Responsible for leading and assisting with teaching activities inside and outside the cabin. Display a good, positive attitude and appropriate workplace behavior. Beber Camp provides children with a safe, fun, and meaningful Jewish summer camp experience. We are a very welcoming and inclusive community and we work together to make a real impact in the lives of our campers. Beber Camp is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law. We offer a close-knit and family-oriented atmosphere, which provides opportunities for each camper’s growth and development.

Location & community

Suburb area

The area

90 Miles northwest from the city of Chicago. 45 minute drive to Milwaukee and Madison

Cultural activities

We provide a list of upcoming events in Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee and New Berlin for staff to enjoy during their time off. This can range from concerts, museums, tours, local restaurants, etc.