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Camp Michigania Summer Program Staff

Camp Michigania (AAUM)
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Program Summer Staff

Camp Michigania, Alumni Association of the University of Michigan

03006 Camp Sherwood Rd.

Boyne City, MI 49712

 

About Camp Michigania:

Camp Michigania is the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan’s family camp located on Walloon Lake in Boyne City, MI. Encompassing 400+ acres and almost 1.5 miles of shoreline, Michigania provides a summer camp experience to over 400 campers per week for 11 one-week sessions. For more information or to submit an application, visit umalumni.com/workupnorth.

Please email michigania-staffing@umich.edu with any questions.

 

Working at Camp Michigania in northern Michigan could very well be one of the most memorable jobs of your life. You’ll try new activities and learn new skills, get to know amazing U-M alumni, make meaningful connections with kids and adults, and make friends you’ll keep for a lifetime. Each summer, around 75 passionate people are hired to create magic for campers of all ages, and help us build an inclusive and restorative community. Check out staff life info here.

 

Function and Responsibility:

  • To provide exemplary customer service for University of Michigan alumni families. Staff members are hired to work in a specific program area and share responsibilities for the effective functioning of the Camp as a whole.
  • This is a seasonal summer camp position.
  • Staff work daytime and some evening programming six days per week, and are expected to be a role model 24 hours per day.
  • Base pay for full summer staff is $3,500.00 for the summer. Additional pay provided for specific roles and positions.
  • Room and board included.

 

General Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate safe and engaging programming for Michigania guests.
  • Utilize camp resources, individual skills and creativity to provide unique experiences for guests.
  • Teach and train guests to use and enjoy camp equipment and program areas.
  • Be responsible for the proper use, management and maintenance of camp equipment, locations, and resources.

 

2027 Employment Dates

  • Area Leadership Staff: May 24 - Aug. 28, 2027
  • Early Arrival Staff: May 28–Aug. 28, 2027
  • All other program area staff: June 1–Aug. 28, 2027

 

Requirements for Employment:

  • All hired staff members must be at least 19 years of age or have completed their first year of college when summer starts.
  • All first year staff members must be able to stay for the entire contract period (see dates above) to be considered in the Early Decision round of hiring.
  • All hired staff must be CPR/AED and first-aid certified prior to the start of the contract. (Specific areas may require other specialty certifications)
  • All hired staff must commit to training requirements prior to the summer, during the winter and spring semesters.

 

Program Areas (visit our website for more details!):

  • Boating
  • Camp Store
  • Ceramics, Arts & Crafts
  • Challenge Ropes Course
  • Field Sports & Archery
  • Fitness
  • Horseback Riding
  • Kids Programs (0-9 Year Olds)
  • Nature/Sustainability
  • Office
  • Tech/IT
  • Media
  • Riflery
  • Swimming
  • Teens/Special Events
  • Tennis/Pickleball
  • Maintenance
  • Kitchen/Housekeeping