You’ll find us on a narrow strip of land that separates two lakes. Surrounded by nature. Bound to each other. Pushing ourselves and our students, forming bonds that cross backgrounds and beliefs, abilities, and nationalities.

Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your skills in caring for others, balancing silliness with seriousness of purpose, and juggling a dozen things at once? Are you resilient, sturdy, and driven? Are you ready to reach outside yourself and your comfort zone? Do you want to see a real difference in yourself after just seven short weeks? Interlochen is looking for a select group of hearty individuals who can answer “yes” to these questions to serve as Cabin Counselors at a premiere summer camp program.

You will serve as the primary caregiver for students in your cabin, create exciting programs, and guide your charges through the adventure of living in a rustic cabin in the woods. You are responsible for student safety, developing a community in your cabin, helping students learn through experience and trial and error. You serve as a role model in attitude, behavior, and actions.

DATES and SALARY:

• Tuesday, June 13, 2023 through Monday, August 7, 2023

• $2,500/summer (plus room and board), this amount includes a $100 completion bonus for those who are with us 6/12-8/7

• $400 additional stipend for certified lifeguards (certification course provided at no cost prior to camp)

INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES:

• Slideshow: Camp Life Information

• Overview: Camp Life at Interlochen

• Opening Weekend: Camp 2022

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  Camp Life: Elementary School Divisions

• Camp Life: Middle School Divisions

• Camp Life: High School Divisions

• Programming: Recreation and Waterfront

Interlochen is where incredible memories are made, important friendships are formed, and faculty and staff truly make a difference in the lives of our students. Make this your best summer ever. Make it Interlochen.

More information about Interlochen Center for the Arts:

A global destination for artists and arts enthusiasts, Interlochen Center for the Arts nurtures creativity through five dynamic platforms: Interlochen Arts Camp, the renowned summer arts program; Interlochen Arts Academy, the nation’s premier fine arts boarding high school; Interlochen Presents, a producer of more than 600 annual performances by internationally celebrated guest artists, Interlochen students, and faculty; Interlochen Public Radio, two listener-supported, 24-hour public radio stations (classical music and news); and Interlochen College of Creative Arts, a convener for lifelong learning in the arts.

Since 1928, Interlochen’s mission to inspire people worldwide through excellence in the arts and education has produced generations of purposeful creative lives. For more information, visit interlochen.org. Follow Interlochen on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube at @interlochenarts.
Required Experience:

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  You share a living environment with campers ranging in age from 8-18 years old.
• You must be at least 18 years of age. In most cases, Camp Life staff must have one year of independent living following high school graduation in order to be considered for employment in this area.
• Camp Life staff must have the ability to effectively engage in appropriate communication (verbal and non-verbal) with students and other staff.
• You will assist with facility preparations and maintaining a clean cabin throughout the summer.
• You will perform your duties both inside and outside, rain or shine.
• You will need to work cooperatively with your peers and divisional leadership.
• You need to know how to take care of yourself so you can take care of others (adequate sleep, activity, nutrition, mental acuity, managing emotions).
• You need physical and emotional stamina. This is fun, it is also hard work!
• You must have a commitment to inclusion and acceptance of others.
• You need the ability to think on your feet and manage emergent situations should they arise.

Required Items to Upload on Your Application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Safeguarding our students, guests, and employees is a valued mission within Interlochen Center for the Arts. As a condition of employment, Interlochen Center for the Arts requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, barring an approved exemption. Prior to beginning employment, all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and all new hires will be required to submit proof of vaccination prior to their start date.

Interlochen Center for the Arts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion (religious creed), age, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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From: Interlochen Center for the Arts

Benefits:

• Housing and all meals are included
• Discounts on performances and at our on campus store, The Scholarshop