Wisconsin Badger Camp is located on 620 acres of rolling land overlooking the Mississippi and Wisconsin Rivers ten miles south of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Badger Camp is located one hour south of La Crosse, one hour north of Platteville, and two hours west of Madison.

Wisconsin Badger Camp?s staff is as important to the campers as the activities or the natural surroundings. Staff members are carefully selected for their understanding, patience, experience and personal commitment to the campers as individuals. Over 60 paid staff, including healthcare, dietary and counselors are hired each summer. In addition, a physician is available via phone 24 hours a day. All staff will attend a weeklong training workshop prior to the first week of camp.

Badger Camp serves individuals with developmental disabilities, ages 3 - 93. No camper is turned away due to the severity of his or her disability. The average staff ratio is one staff member for every two campers.

The majority of all summer positions are residential. The typical workweek starts at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday and ends at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The 2008 Summer Employment season runs from May 30-August 16, 2008.

Benefits

• Salary PLUS room and board
• College credit possible
• Possible paid training for additional certifications
• Form friendships that last a lifetime
• A summer that you will never forget

How to Apply

• Download and print an application or contact us and we will mail one to you
• Complete application and mail to us
• All applications will be considered and reviewed
• Complete interview process
• References will be checked
• Positions offered to qualified applicants

Applicants for all positions at Wisconsin Badger Camp are considered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability.

Recent Hires

For those individuals hired to work at camp this year, below are some forms to download for your convenience. If you have any questions please contact Carissa at

• Staff Physical
• Staff Clothing List

Program Coordinators

Responsible for the design and implementation of organized camp activities. One is responsible for all aspects of off-camp programs, while the other oversees main camp activity directors. Administrative team member responsible to the Camp Director. A degree in a related field or experience in programs for the disabled is required. Badger Camp experience preferred.

Camper Coordinators

Responsible for coordinating camper care and needs. Supervises and evaluates counseling staff. Administrative team member responsible to the Camp Director. A degree in a related field or experience in programs for the disabled required. Badger Camp experience preferred.

Trip Specialist/Staff

Responsible for all facets of all trips including camper care, behavior managements as well as preparing meals and going to attractions. A degree in a related field or experience required. Behavior management experience preferred.

Nature/Farm Specialist

Responsible for planning and leading activities in your program and participate in all areas of the general camp program. Education or experience in the program field is required. Experience with special needs is helpful but not required.

Recreation Specialist

Responsible for planning and leading activities in your program and participate in all areas of the general camp program. Education or experience in the program field is required. Experience with special needs is helpful but not required.

Arts and Crafts Specialist

Responsible for planning and leading activities in your program and participate in all areas of the general camp program. Education or experience in the program field is required. Experience with special needs is helpful but not required.

Music Specialist

Responsible for planning and leading activities in your program and participate in all areas of the general camp program. Education or experience in the program field is required. Experience with special needs is helpful but not required.

Camping/Fishing Specialist

Responsible for the distribution and care of fishing and camping equipment. Plan and direct the fishing program. Camping and fishing experience and a mechanical aptitude required. Must have a valid driver?s license and excellent driving record.

Swim Specialist

Responsible for planning and directing all pool and canoeing activities. Supervise offsite swimming. Pool maintenance. Requires Red Cross, BSA or YMCA Lifeguard certification in addition to CPR and first aid. ALL certifications must be current.

Equestrian Specialist

Responsible for planning, supervising and implementing the horseback component in camp programs and assist with other camp programs. High school graduate plus some college preferred. Experience with horses, riding and ability to instruct required. Experience with special needs helpful.

Counselors

Constant companion to a small group of campers. Responsible for campers? care, behavior management, and involvement in programs. High school graduate plus some college preferred. Experience with developmentally and/or physically challenged is preferred, but not mandatory.

Primitive Camp (1-Lead & 4-Counselors)

Responsible for planning and directing programs for adults with mild cognitive delays, as well as manage behaviors and assure that direct care tasks are completed. Outdoor living and meal preparation experience is helpful. High school graduate plus some college preferred. Camping, fishing, horseback riding, and canoeing experience helpful. Need 1 Counselor with Lifeguard, CPR and first aid certifications.

Responsible for all health care aspects for campers and staff, dispense medications, educate summer staff, and render first aid as necessary to respond to emergencies. Must be RN, GN, LPN, or EMT.

Assist health care supervisors in caring for campers and staff. High school graduate plus related training and experience required. Excellent opportunity for nursing students!

Responsible for designing, preparing and monitoring special diets as well as educate counselors to follow them. College/technical training in special diet preparation required.

Kitchen Assistants

Assist with food preparation, serving and clean up. Background in food preparation required.

Secretaries

Duties include typing, filing, word processing, telephone usage, camper registration and general office work. High school plus one year of office and computer experience or college. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access and databases helpful.

Housekeeper/Maintenance/Grounds

Responsible for camp laundry, housekeeping, light maintenance and lawn care. Ability to accomplish manual housekeeping tasks and/or lawn care and light maintenance with minimal supervision.