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Overnight camp fosters skill-building, character development, and friendship in a supportive community. Campers and staff alike learn independence, teamwork, and leadership through physical, social, and educational activities. With experiences like campfires, canoeing, and talent shows, campers develop self-reliance, a love for nature, and lasting relationships. Counselors are committed to ensuring every camper has an unforgettable experience.<

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Summer Program Positions

Camp Cabin Counselors: Responsible for campers' daily care and leading enriching activities like team-building and adventures. Counselors live in cabins with campers to foster close relationships and maintain strong staff-to-camper ratios.

Camp Leadership Team: Preferred age 21+. This team supports programming and cabin life in roles like Waterfront Coordinator, High Adventure Coordinator, Operations Director, and Age Group Directors.

Why Work at Mystic Lake YMCA Camp?

Working at Mystic Lake Camp changes both campers' and your own life! We seek team-oriented, enthusiastic, and dedicated individuals who want to create a memorable summer for children. Ideal staff are eager to engage in activities like tag, fort-building, friendship bracelets, and song-singing, while forming lifelong bonds. The best staff share a common desire to positively impact youth. We will teach you the camp skills you need to succeed.

Working at Camp gives you:

• Experience working with diverse personalities.
• The opportunity to make decisions that impact others.
• A sense of belonging, now and in the future!
• Positive support and constructive feedback to help you grow.
• A sense of accomplishment each week.
• Lifelong friendships and dependable relationships.
• Valuable skills and experience for any careers.
• The hardest job you'll ever love!

Commitment

The summer position begins in June with online child safety training and certifications in First Aid, CPR, Lifeguarding, and High Adventure Programming. Staff then participate in an intensive week of leadership, program facilitation, and child development training. For summer 2025, positions run from June 8 to August 11. Staff can apply in the fall, with interviews conducted on a rolling basis through June.

Spring and Fall Outdoor Education and Retreats Positions

Mystic Lake hosts schools and groups for educational trips and retreats. Outdoor Education staff teach about the natural environment, foster social and emotional skills, and connect classroom learning to the outdoors. On weekends, staff lead team-building and high adventure activities with youth groups.