4. Summer Employment

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT

Being on staff at Camp Y-Koda is an opportunity to make a tremendous impact on lives of hundreds of children who visit us. Not only that, but we get to spend most of the time outdoors in the beauty of Eastern Wisconsin developing lasting friendships, learning important life skills, and getting to play and have fun!

 

2026 AVAILABLE POSITIONS
  • Summer Day Camp Counselor - all counselors must be age 18 to work with the participants for this role by June 8. 
    • If you are 17 years old, we encourage you to apply.
    • Multiple Positions Open
  • Summer Adventure Trip Counselor - must be age 21 or older by June 8, 2026. 
    • 2 Positions Opens

**To learn more about a position, details are provided below.

**Can't work the entire 12 weeks of summer in a row but could do 8 or 10 weeks?! We encourage you to apply still!

**Have other obligations until July? We encourage you to apply still as we are quite flexible!

**Due to being a licensed day camp with the Wisconsin Department of Children & Families, Camp Y-Koda/YMCA does NOT provide room, board or transportation to/from work each day. 

HOW TO APPLY

Complete our online job application for below. By submitting your application for summer employment with us you are committing to our "Camper First" philosophy. The camper's physical and emotional needs always come before everything else while you are on duty at camp. 

Summer Application Form - Apply Now!! 

2026 Summer  DAY Camp Counselor

A Better US starts with YOU! Be a child's hero this upcoming summer! Now accepting applications for 2026.

We are looking for compassionate individuals who want to impact youth, be adventurous, and embrace the spirit of camp.

Our camp counselors are assigned and lead a different group of children (between ages 4-16) each week and follow a pre-planned weekly schedule. We have many activities at Camp Y-Koda including, but not limited to: Archery, BB Guns, Sling Shots, a High Ropes Course, lake with kayaks & canoes, a small swimming pool, arts & crafts center, gaga ball and so much more. Our 80-acre property is a branch of the Sheboygan County YMCA. Our summer program is 95% outdoors rain, shine or snow! For more specific information please read below.

 

Typical Work Schedule
  • Mondays - Fridays with hour primarily between 8:00am - 4:30pm.
  • June 8 - August 28, 2026 (12 weeks total)
  • Paid Training begins after Memorial Day (Monday-Fridays)
  • We have ONLY one weekly Thursday sleepover which runs into Friday (the only time we bring out the s'mores!)
  • We offer a service to families for “Extended Care” which means some staff could be assigned to additional duties outside of our primary hours. These extra assigned duties start at 7:00am and may end as late as 5:30pm.
  • All Certifications are offered as part of training and we will pay you to take these for your role with us!

 

Salary: 
  • Starting at $465.00 per week for Only CPR Certified Counselors (about $1,860 per month), includes FREE YMCA Membership
  • $480.00 per week for Lifeguard Certified Counselors (about $1,920 per month), includes FREE YMCA Membership
Experience, Education and Qualifications
  • Due to being a licensed day camp with Wisconsin, all counselors must be age 18 before working with a group of participants. Minimum of 18 years of age or older.
  • Must have a high school diploma, GED or able to provide transcripts.
  • Have a current CPR, First Aid or AED Certification? Awesome! If you do not, no worries as we will get you certified for your role.
  • Interested in leading water-based camps? We will get you lifeguard certified for your role!! (More opportunities within the summer with this certification with us).
  • Excellent verbal and communication skills!
  • A passion for working outdoors and working with children.
  • Must be able to work in all weather conditions such as rain or 70-90 degree weather.
  • Must have the physical ability to lead and participate in camp activities which include, but not limited to: row boating, lawn games, building campfires, swimming, team building exercises, physical games and activities.
  • Willing to get a background check with the state.

LEARN MORE AND check out the additional information below:

SUMMER ADVENTURE TRIP COUNSELOR

We are looking for 2 adventurous and compassionate individuals who want to impact youth and lead our off-site adventure trips.

The Trip counselors would serve as a leader, role model, educator and counselor for aproximately 12-18 campers and participates in the implementation & planning of our Summer Camp, Adventure Trip and Specialty Camps. The primary duty will be going on ALL our offered adventure trips this upcoming season. Adventure trips are where you bring a group of campers off-site to different areas in Wisconsin. You will be required to sleep in tents and help provide the authentic camping experience to youth. During non-trip weeks, the trip leaders will do resident camps, adventure based day camps or serve as a general counselor for the program. 

 

Typical Work Schedule
  • During Trip Weeks: Sunday afternoons-Fridays, with a sleepover each night.
  • Non-Trip Weeks: Mondays - Fridays with hour primarily between 8:00am - 4:30pm.
  • June 8 - August 28, 2026 (12 weeks total)
  • Paid Training begins after Memorial Day (Monday-Fridays)
  • Non-Trip WeeksWe have ONLY one weekly Thursday sleepover which runs into Friday (the only time we bring out the s'mores!)
  • We offer a service to families for “Extended Care” which means some staff could be assigned to additional duties outside of our primary hours. These extra assigned duties start at 7:00am and may end as late as 5:30pm.
  • All Certifications are offered as part of training and we will pay you to take these for your role with us!

 

Salary: 
  • Starting at $525.00 per week. On Trip weeks, the position receives extra compensation for the additional overnights. 
 
Experience, Education and Qualifications
  • Minimum of 21 years of age or older by June 8, 2026
  • Must have a high school diploma, GED or able to provide transcripts.
  • Current Lifeguard, CPR, AED and First Aid Certification. If you do not have the lifeguarding, we will train and pay for the certification. 
  • Experience or have previous training with high ropes courses, adventure challenge programs and camping. 
  • Coursework and/or previous experience working with teens, leadership development, camping, hiking and more.
  • Excellent verbal and communication skills!
  • An appreciation for outdoor living, nature and camp settings. 
  • Must be able to work in all weather conditions such as rain or 70-90 degree weather.
  • Must have the physical ability to lead and participate in camp activities which include, but not limited to: rock climbing, building campfires, hiking on different terrains, swimming, kayaking, etc. 
  • Willing to get a background check with the state.